Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 9 April 2024
79. Deputy Darren O'Rourke asked the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications to provide a breakdown of the average cost to install solar PV that led to an energy uplift of BER B2 or higher per SEAI scheme in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and in 2024, in tabular form; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [13931/24]
Amharc ar fhreagraThe Microgeneration Support Scheme (MSS) was approved by Government on 21 December 2021, to support Ireland’s ambitious targets for micro-generation installations, under the Climate Action Plan 21. The MSS provides supports to both domestic and non-domestic applicants, in the form of grants for Solar PV installations, which are available through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), up to a maximum of €2,100 in 2024.See below a breakdown of the average cost to install solar PV that led to an energy uplift of BER B2 or higher for 2023 and so far in 2024. These are provided by the SEAI, who also note that figures for 2020 to 2022 are currently unavailable. However, they will be provided to the Deputy in writing as soon as possible.
It should be noted that these costs represent the value of Solar PV systems as entered by Solar PV installers during the grant application process and are excluding the grant. Furthermore, the achievement of a BER rating of B2 or higher, following the installation of Solar PV, of which 18,755 homes have done so since 2020, will depend on the BER rating of the home prior to the installation of a Solar PV system.
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Metric |
2023 |
2024 |
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Average cost to install, for those who achieved B2 BER |
€ 12,313 |
€ 11,749 |
