Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 16 April 2026
149. Deputy Edward Timmins asked the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment if there are plans to maintain the grant system for new solar panels in domestic houses; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [27699/26]
View answerThe Micro-generation Support Scheme (MSS) provides support to domestic applicants for renewable installations through grants provided by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI).
Since its launch in 2022, the Domestic Solar PV Grant Scheme has gone from strength to strength, with over 10,000 applicants supported in 2022; 22,214 supported in 2023; 28,000 in 2024; and over 33,000 last year. Budget 2026 has allocated over €67m to this year’s scheme. So far this year over 7,000 homes have been supported.
This high level of demand indicates that the scheme is working well and that not only have citizens recognised the significant benefits of investing in solar PV, but that the solar PV industry and supply chain have adapted to the demands of our citizens. The scheme will be kept under review to ensure it is operating effectively and making the best use of Exchequer funding.
