Government Support for Energy Efficiency

Generous Financial Supports for Solar PV

Government Support is available across all sectors in Energy Efficiency projects. Whether residential, commercial or agricultural – finacial benefits are available for Solar PV Panels and Battery Systems, including
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SEAI Home Energy Grants

Government Grants for Residential Solar PV

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) administer grants which are available to improve the energy efficiency of your home. These grants cover a number of energy efficient improvements, including a grant of up to €2,400 toward Solar PV panels.

To qualify for a grant you must:

Accelerated Capital Allowance for Business

Tax Incentive on Energy Efficient Projects

The Accelerated Capital Allowance (ACA) is a tax incentive scheme that promotes investment in energy efficient products & equipment. The ACA is based on the long-standing ‘Wear and Tear Allowance’ for investment in capital plant and machinery, whereby capital depreciation can be compensated through a reduction in an organisation’s tax liability.

The ACA scheme allows a sole trader, farmer or company that pays corporation tax in Ireland to deduct the full cost of the equipment from their profits in the year of purchase. 

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TAMS Support for Farming

40% Grant through Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme

If eligible, the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme (TAMS) provides a 40% grant on a solar PV investment, while young qualified farmers can get up to 60% in grant aid. PV installers need to be on the SEAI register of installers or the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) approved list.

TAMS support is now available to support up to 11kW solar PV on dairy, beef, tillage and sheep farms. This complements the 40% support already available to the pig and poultry sector through the Pig and Poultry Investment Scheme 40%, which is not limited to 11kW.

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