Solar PV and thermal Grant
In context
This call is open to small and medium-sized businesses, at scale-up and mature. Funding is a grant. Coverage is read from the notice itself: Ireland.
This grant funds installation of solar photovoltaic panels and solar thermal systems for small and medium-sized businesses in Ireland, with rapid approval and up to €162,600 available for solar PV projects. Eligible businesses can receive fixed grant amounts based on business type and building area upgraded.
About this grant
The Solar PV and Thermal rapid approval grant is offered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) to help businesses upgrade their energy systems through the installation of solar photovoltaic (PV) panels and solar thermal systems. The programme is designed for small and medium-sized enterprises and provides immediate grant approval upon application, removing delays typically associated with grant funding processes. For solar PV, businesses can receive up to €162,600 (approximately USD 178,860) towards the installation of a non-domestic microgen solar PV system. Solar thermal grants are aimed at businesses that use large amounts of hot water, providing a practical and cost-effective upgrade option. The grant payout is a set amount determined by business type and the area of the building being upgraded. This programme is part of SEAI's broader suite of rapid approval business energy upgrade grants, which also cover building fabric, heating and cooling, and technical assistance measures.
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Eligibility
The grant is open to all business types in Ireland, with a particular focus on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Businesses must be installing solar PV or solar thermal systems at commercial premises. The rapid approval pathway is best suited to small and medium-sized projects. There are no explicit restrictions mentioned regarding prior recipients, though businesses with larger or more complex projects may be directed toward tailored or EXEED supports instead.
How it's scored
The rapid approval model does not describe a competitive evaluation process. Approval is granted immediately upon application, with the grant payout determined by a set formula based on business type and the area of the building. There is no scoring panel or weighted criteria described for this grant pathway.
Key requirements
- ✓Applicant must be a small or medium-sized enterprise (SME)
- ✓Project must involve installation of solar PV panels and/or solar thermal systems
- ✓For solar thermal, business must use large amounts of hot water
- ✓Grant amount determined by business type and building area being upgraded
Frequently asked questions
- How much funding does Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) offer?
- Solar PV and thermal offers $179K.
- Who can apply for Solar PV and thermal?
- Eligibility covers organisations in IE; sme. See the eligibility criteria above for the full conditions.
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How this compares
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