Michael Healy-Rae (Kerry, Independent)
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196. To ask the Minister for Environment, Community and Local Government the number of households, since 2022, that have availed of the solar PV grant scheme; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [35029/25]

Darragh O'Brien (Dublin Fingal East, Fianna Fail)
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The 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. The MSS provides supports to both domestic and non-domestic applicants, in the form of grants for Solar PV installations, up to a maximum of €1,800 in 2025 for household installations. These grants are available through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI). Since 2022 the MSS has gone strength to strength supporting more and more homes install solar PV. Since its launch in 2022 when over 10,000 homes received support, the Domestic Solar PV grant scheme has grown each year exceeding expectations with 22, 214 and 28,000 homes receiving grant support in 2023 and 2024 respectively.

From 2022 to end of May 2025, 72,919 homes have received grants totalling €164.6m, resulting in over 396 MW installed and 83.2kt CO2 saved. The scheme supports households to reduce their energy use and in turn make savings on their energy bills. This high level of demand indicates that the scheme is working well and that not only have citizens recognised the significant benefits of investing in Solar PV, but that the solar pv industry and supply chain have adapted to the demands of our citizens.