Written answers

Tuesday, 8 March 2022

Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment

Energy Conservation

Photo of Michael CreedMichael Creed (Cork North West, Fine Gael)
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147. To ask the Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment 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]

Photo of Eamon RyanEamon Ryan (Dublin Bay South, Green Party)
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On 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/.

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