Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 24 January 2023
194. Deputy Michael Lowry asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications when a company (details supplied) in County Tipperary will receive SEAI certification and be listed as an SEAI-registered solar PV installer; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [3207/23]
View answerThe Solar PV Scheme is one of many home energy schemes that are funded by my Department that are fully operated and administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). As Minister, I have no function in relation to the registration of contractors. The registration process for installers under the Solar PV scheme is an operational matter for SEAI. In order to be listed on the SEAI register, contractors are required to give a commitment to undertake all works in accordance with the scheme's technical specifications; demonstrate tax compliance and insurance cover; and co-operate with the scheme’s quality assurance programme. I understand one of the requirements to registering as a solar PV installer is that the installer must be registered on the Renewable Installer Register (RIR). This is in line with EU Directive 2009/28/EC). Fully details on the registration process are available from SEAI at www.seai.ie
