Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 March 2022
147. Deputy Michael Creed asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications the level of grant aid available for installation of solar panels on the roofs of domestic residences; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12660/22]
View answerOn 21 December 2021, the Government approved the final design of the Micro-generation Support Scheme (MSS). This scheme will see supports for new installations, including solar PV, in the form of a capital grant for domestic and small non-domestic applicants, or a premium export tariff for larger non-domestic applicants. The MSS is being introduced on a phased basis this year. The MSS domestic solar PV grant scheme commenced on the 16th February. Domestic applicants can apply to the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) for a grant towards the cost of installing solar PV equipment, up to a maximum of €2,400 in 2022. Under the MSS there is no minimum post-works Building Energy Rating (BER) requirement and homes built pre-2021 will be eligible. Information on the scheme and how to apply can be found at: www.seai.ie/grants/home-energy-grants/solar-electricity-grant/.
