The €9,000 SEAI solar grant: solar panels and a battery for a fraction of the price
Since 6 October 2026, homeowners on Working Family Payment, Fuel Allowance and other payments can get up to €8,400 towards solar panels plus €600 for a battery. We handle the SEAI paperwork for you.
- Up to 4kWp of solar panels and a 5kWh battery
- Homes built and occupied before 2025 now qualify
- Free survey and quote, in all 26 counties
Do you qualify?
Four quick questions. Takes 30 seconds.
How much is the €9,000 solar grant?
The enhanced grant is paid per kilowatt-peak (kWp) of solar panels, plus a flat amount for a battery. The bigger the system, up to 4kWp, the bigger the grant.
| What you install | Enhanced grant |
|---|---|
| 2kWp of solar panels | €6,700 |
| 3kWp of solar panels | €7,550 |
| 4kWp of solar panels | €8,400 |
| Home battery, 5kWh or bigger | + €600 |
| 4kWp solar + battery | €9,000 |
What that means in your pocket
The grant pays €3,350 for each of the first 2kWp, then €850 for each extra kWp up to 4kWp. For most qualifying homes it covers the large majority of the cost of a typical system, and the government estimates solar with a battery can save a household up to €878 a year.
Solar panels also carry 0% VAT. We’ll give you a fixed price with the grant already shown, so you know exactly what’s left to pay before anything starts.
Who qualifies?
You need to meet both the payment rule and the home rules.
You or your household gets one of these
- Working Family Payment
- Fuel Allowance
- One-Parent Family Payment
- Domiciliary Care Allowance
- Carer’s Allowance, if you live with the person you care for
- Jobseeker’s Allowance or Disability Allowance, if you’ve had it for over six months and have a child under seven
And your home
- You own it and live in it
- It was built and occupied before 2025
- It has an MPRN (the number on your electricity bill)
- It hasn’t had an SEAI solar PV grant before
- The work is done by an SEAI-registered solar company
Don’t get a qualifying payment? You can still save
Standard SEAI grants: up to €2,400
Every eligible homeowner can claim up to €1,800 for solar panels plus €600 for a battery of 5kWh or more. The battery grant can also be claimed on its own if you already have panels.
Fully funded options
Some households can get solar and a battery fully funded, through the Warmer Homes Scheme or the scheme for medically vulnerable people. We’ll point you in the right direction if that suits you better.
How it works with us
- Free surveyWe check your roof, your usage and that you qualify.
- Fixed quoteYour price, with the grant taken off, in writing.
- We applyWe prepare and submit your SEAI application.
- Approval, then installOnce SEAI approves, your system is fitted by an SEAI-registered installer.
- Grant paidWe arrange the post-works BER and the paperwork so the grant is paid.
Get your free survey and €9,000 grant quote
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Is the €9,000 solar grant ending in 2027? Is the money running out?
Short answer: no end date has been announced. SEAI opened the enhanced grant on 6 October 2026, following the Government’s announcement on 29 September, and has not published a closing date or a funding cap for it. Budget 2027 then gave SEAI a record capital allocation of over €650 million for home and community energy upgrades, including solar PV and batteries.
So why are people worried?
Because solar grants do change. Rates are set each year and reviewed at every Budget: the standard grant was €2,100 until the end of 2024 and dropped to €1,800 from 2025. Demand is also surging, with SEAI grant applications up 76% in the first seven months of 2026. When a scheme is this popular and this generous, it’s sensible to expect it to be reviewed.
What I’d do if I qualified
I wouldn’t panic, but I wouldn’t sit on it either. Your grant is locked in once SEAI approves your application, and you then have 8 months to finish the work. Approval has to come before any work starts, so the sooner you apply, the sooner your rate is secured. That’s why we do the application first, then install. Check if you qualify or book a free survey.
€9,000 solar grant: your questions answered
Is the €9,000 solar grant ending in 2027?
No end date has been announced. The grant opened on 6 October 2026 and SEAI hasn’t published a closing date or funding cap. Grant rates are reviewed at each Budget, so they can change, but once SEAI approves your application your grant is locked in and you have 8 months to complete the work.
Is the €9,000 solar grant free solar panels?
Not for everyone. The €9,000 is the most a qualifying household can get: up to €8,400 for 4kWp of solar panels plus €600 for a battery. For many homes that covers most of the cost. Some households can get a fully funded system through the Warmer Homes Scheme or the medically vulnerable scheme.
Which social welfare payments qualify?
Working Family Payment, Fuel Allowance, One-Parent Family Payment, Domiciliary Care Allowance, Carer’s Allowance (if you live with the person you care for), and Jobseeker’s Allowance or Disability Allowance if you’ve had it for over six months and have a child under seven.
When did the €9,000 grant start?
The enhanced solar and battery grant has been available from SEAI since 6 October 2026.
Do I have to get a battery?
No, the battery is optional. Without one, the grant is up to €8,400 for 4kWp of panels. A battery of 5kWh or more adds €600.
Can I start the work and claim the grant after?
No. SEAI must approve your grant before any work begins or any materials are bought, otherwise the grant can’t be paid.
What if I don’t get a qualifying payment?
You can still get the standard SEAI grants of up to €1,800 for solar panels and €600 for a battery, up to €2,400 in total.
Read our full guide: Solar Grant 2026: up to €9,000 for solar and battery, or see every solar grant in Ireland. Grant details are set by SEAI and can change. Always check seai.ie or call SEAI on 01 808 2100.
Thinking about your own system? See our SEAI solar grants guide or book a free survey with our SEAI-registered team.