Receive up to €2,400 towards the installation of solar PV for your business, farm, school, community centres, or other non-profit organisation.
About the Grant
The Non-Domestic Microgen Grant (NDMG) provides financial assistance to help businesses and other sectors to install solar PV panels to generate electricity on site. This technology reduces commercial electricity costs and increases security of supply, while enhancing a positive sustainability image. Grants are available for systems up to a maximum 6kWp * (Approx. 16 Panels or 25m²) with potential savings of between €2,000 - €3000 annual electrical costs (depending on installation size and current utility rates).
* The maximum installation of 6kWp (kilowatt peak) is calculated by adding the rated output of all the panels on your building. If you have a 400W rated panel, you can have a maximum of 15 panels (400 x 15 = 6000W (6kWp)
Why choose Solar PV?
Solar panels that produce electricity are known as solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. You can find out more about what they are and how we generate electricity from solar PV here.
Experience many benefits when you choose to install solar PV;
Reduce your electricity costs
Demonstrate your commitment to sustainability
Contribute to reaching Irelands Climate goals
Receive a government grant of up to €2,400
Grant Amounts for the Solar PV System
The grant amount you receive is based on the standard output of your solar PV system. A solar PV system with an output of a maximum 6kWp can be grant funded through the scheme. If a larger size system is installed, then the installation will not be considered eligible to claim the NDMG grant. The maximum grant offering is €2,400 and this is available for systems from 4kWp to a maximum of 6kWp.
Who can apply?
This grant is available to:
Businesses
The agricultural sector
Public sector bodies
Schools
Community centres
Non-profit societies
How to apply
1. Find and appoint a Registered SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen (Solar PV) Company
Get a quote from at least 2 registered companies. You can find a list of Registered Non-Domestic Microgen (Solar PV) Companies here.
Before you apply for your grant, you must choose your preferred company and agree a formal contract with them for the agreed work.
2. Apply to SEAI for a Grant Offer
Apply for the grant online
Wait for your ‘letter of offer’ before starting the works.
Do not start works until you receive your ‘letter of offer’
Grant offers are valid for eight months from the date you receive your ‘letter of offer’
3. Your Company applies to ESB Networks
Your installer must apply to ESB Networks to connect the solar PV system to the electricity network.
They must do this before installing the solar PV system. This application process takes at least 4 weeks / 20 working days.
4. Install the Solar PV system
Once your connection to ESB has been approved, the installation can go ahead. You either pay the solar PV company or make a payment agreement.
5. Your Company submits evidence of works to SEAI
Your solar PV company will give you the documentation related to your installation. They will submit copies to SEAI electronically.
Top Tip - SEAI can only process grant payment once your solar PV company has uploaded ALL the required documentation. Try to get your solar PV company to upload ALL documentation ASAP after the installation, ideally within 1-3 days of completion.
6. SEAI process the Grant Offer based on the following;
Applications for payment can only be processed once ALL documentation has been uploaded.
From this point onwards, please allow between 4 to 6 weeks for payment, with additional time if an inspection is required. Please note, the payment timeline is 4 to 6 weeks from when SEAI receives ALL the required documentation from the solar PV company.
