Thousands of homeowners can claim handy grant of up to €2,100

Nowadays, many people are interested in upgrading their homes to be more eco-friendly - one common addition is solar panels.Read more:Social welfare Ireland : Seven conditions to meet and avail of payment worth up to €928 a monthWhat is the Solar Electricity Grant? The Solar Electricity Grant provides a once-off grant towards the purchase and installation of solar photovoltaic panels for your home. It is administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland .

This Solar Electricity Grant focuses on solar photovoltaic modules, where solar electric panels capture the light from the sun and convert it into the electricity that is used in your home to power your TV, kettle, toaster and so on. These panels are often mounted on the roof of your house or in the garden.Who qualifies for the grant? To qualify for a grant you must:

How much is the grant? The grant you get depends on the peak output of your solar system. Peak output is measured in kWp, which is kilowatt-peak. You get:The grant covers materials and labour, unless you are a contractor doing the work in your own home. In this case, only the cost of the materials is covered.

If the cost of the systems and labour is less than the maximum grant amount, you will get a grant for the actual cost. You can only claim the grant once. How to apply You can apply for the Solar PV Scheme online or by post. If applying by post, you should contact the SEAI to get an application form and send it back to them. You can see more information on what you need to apply here.

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