The direct answer
Check the current SEAI grant before signing a contract. For exported electricity, ESB Networks metering data supports payment through your supplier under the regulated microgeneration framework. Grant support and export income are separate. [1]
Check the roof and demand first
A competent installer should assess roof condition, orientation, shading, electrical capacity and expected generation. Compare generation with your daytime use. A battery can shift energy to later hours, but it adds cost and does not automatically improve the financial case. [1]
Follow the grant sequence
Use the current SEAI application guide and registered-company requirements. Confirm approval timing, required forms, equipment standards and completion evidence before work starts. Grant amounts and eligibility can change, so this page does not freeze a figure. [2]
Understand export payment
Your electricity supplier pays for eligible metered export under its published terms. Check the rate, payment frequency and account requirements directly. Revenue provides the current tax treatment, including any applicable exemption conditions. [3]
What to do now
- Get a site-specific generation estimate.
- Check SEAI eligibility and apply in sequence.
- Confirm ESB Networks connection requirements.
- Compare supplier export terms and Revenue rules.
Primary sources
Claims and service details were checked against these official sources on 2026-07-11. Follow the source for the latest operational detail.
- Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland: Solar Electricity Grant Accessed 2026-07-11
- Commission for Regulation of Utilities: Clean Export Guarantee Accessed 2026-07-11
- ESB Networks: Micro-generation Accessed 2026-07-11
- Revenue: Taxation of microgeneration income Accessed 2026-07-11
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Editorial note
Publisher: Around.ie Editorial. This page provides general information, not individual professional advice. Material changes trigger an earlier review. Corrections create a new reviewed version.