Installing Solar Panels can help your business become more energy efficient, energy independent, sustainable and support savings on energy costs into the future.

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Commercial Solar PV Grant Application
Generous Commercial Solar PV Grants available
Commercial SEAI grants are available to businesses, sport clubs, schools, farms and community or not-for-profit bodies. The non-Domestic Microgen Grant (NDMG) from the SEAI provides a range of grants based on the output from your Solar PV installation.
- Grants from €900 to €162,500
- Grant process is straightforward & simple
- Solar for Schools is a registered SEAI Solar company
- We can support you with your grant application


Non Domestic Microgen Scheme from SEAI
The grant you receive is based on the output of your Solar energy system, from 1 kWp (kilowatt peak) to a maximum of 1000 kWp (or 1 MegaWatt). Don’t worry about the kilowatts, we will help you design the system that works best for your premises.
- Typical Small Business would output 7 kWp and grant would be €2,700
- Larger Business might output 60 kWp and could avail of €14,600 in grants
- Typically reduces payback period by up to 18 months
- Simple process with SEAI
Who can apply for SEAI Non Domestic Microgen Grants?
A range of businesses across multiple sectors, including farms, Public Sector bodies, schools, and community organisations.
- Simple application process
- We can support SEAI Grant applications
- SEAI Grant offers are available for up to 8 months once approved
- Solar for Schools offer a range of funding options for Commercial Solar PV


Restrictions removed
Since 2022, most rooftop solar installations no longer require planning permissions, except if you live close to an airport or aerodrome
- Planning permission no longer required for rooftop Solar
FAQ
The grants are based on the output of your Solar PV system. The minimum output to avail of the Grant is 1kWp.
Example Solar PV System Size | Grant Value |
---|---|
7kWp | €2,700 |
15kWp | €5,100 |
20kWp | €6,600 |
30kWp | €8,600 |
50kWp | €12,600 |
100kWp | €22,600 |
200kWp | €42,600 |
300kWp | €57,600 |
400kWp | €72,600 |
500kWp | €87,600 |
1000kWp | €162,600 max grant value |
Planning is not now required for the majority of rooftops as long as the area being covered is less than 300m2. This isn’t something you need to concern yourself with. We handle all the planning applications to ensure yours gets approved as quickly as possible. It’s all part of the service offered by Solar for Schools.
Planning is not now required for the majority of rooftops as long as the area being covered is less than 300m2. This isn’t something you need to concern yourself with. We handle all the planning applications to ensure yours gets approved as quickly as possible. It’s all part of the service offered by Solar for Schools.