Getting the Most from Solar PV Grants
Helping You Maximise Your Investment in Renewable Energy
We guide you through every step, including securing available government grants that reduce your upfront cost and improve your return on investment.
Whether you’re a homeowner, a business owner, or part of a public institution, our team is here to ensure you understand what’s available and how to claim it.
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Why the Moontree Approach Works
Complete guidance
Our expert support spans from eligibility checks to final grant claim.
Compliance guaranteed
We follow SEAI technical specs, including shunt placement, labelling, documentation, and Code of Practice
Local, personal service
Responsive support from Birdhill, Co. Tipperary.
Streamline process
We simplify the entire process for you from Start to Finish. This includes the design stage through installation to trained use, and includes ESB Network connection and SEAI Grant support.
domestic
SEAI Solar PV Grant for Homeowners
Key Details
Grant Amount: Up to €1,800
€700 per kWp for the first 2 kWp
€200 per kWp for the next 2 kWp (max. 4 kWp: €1,400 + €400 = €1,800)
Eligibility:
Home built and occupied on or before 31 Dec 2020, owned by the applicant, with no prior Solar PV grant at that MPRN
Zero 0% VAT applies when work is done under one invoice since May 2023
Application must be approved before installation — grant approval is valid for 8 months
How It Works
Choose an SEAI-registered installer
Apply before installation starts
Install and complete a post-install BER assessment
Submit required documents (e.g. signed Declaration of Works, photos, BER, test & commissioning reports)
Receive grant payment
Expert Support
We help you with each step—SEAI portal submission, coordinating BER inspection, ensuring documentation compliance, and avoiding common pitfalls like missing shunt labels or invalid paperwork
commercial
SEAI Non‑Domestic Microgeneration Grant (NDMG)
Grant Structure & Eligibility
System size: 6 kWp to 1,000 kWp
Grant rates:
1 kWp = €900; 2 kWp = €1,800; 3 kWp = €2,100; 4–6 kWp = €2,400
7–20 kWp: €300/kWp
21–200 kWp: €200/kWp
201–1,000 kWp: €150/kWp
Max grant: Up to €162,600
Open to businesses, schools, farms, community centres, and nonprofits
Application Steps
Engage a Registered Non-Domestic Microgen installer
Apply online; wait for letter of offer (grant approval)
Submit NC7 form to ESB before installation
Install system and submit evidence of works via installer
agriculture
Agricultural & Other Grants
Powering Irish Farms and Rural Enterprises with Solar Energy
TAMS 3 – Solar Capital Investment Scheme
Farmers can now access generous grant aid under the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS 3) — specifically through the Solar Capital Investment Scheme, part of the Department of Agriculture’s initiative to promote on-farm energy sustainability.
Grant Details:
Grant support of up to 60% of eligible costs
Available for solar PV systems up to 62kWp
Includes panels, mounting systems, wiring, inverters, isolation devices, and meters
Systems can include battery storage, depending on application type
Applicable to both rooftop and ground-mounted systems
Eligibility Criteria:
Must be a registered farmer with a valid herd number
Applicant must have submitted a Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) application in the same year
System must be installed for on-farm energy usage — not primarily for export
Funding is intended to reduce reliance on grid electricity, especially for:
Milking parlours and cooling systems
Lighting and ventilation in livestock sheds
Irrigation, feeding, and machinery power
