Hundreds more of Clare homeowners installed solar panels since 2022
A THREE-fold increase has been recorded in the amount of people installing solar panels in their homes.
A county by county breakdown of people availing of SEAI grants to install solar panels in their residences has been released, with Clare up by 108 households since 2022.
James Dorrian, Managing Director of Energy Efficiency Ireland – Reducing Energy Costs for Irish Households, a new website which connects homeowners with local SEAI registered solar installers, said: “The rising interest that people have in home solar power is clearly seen in the fact that home solar installations have more than doubled in 2023”.
“The stark difference between the figures for the start of this year, and the same three months in 2022, show that solar power is becoming an increasingly affordable option for homeowners looking to save money on their electricity bills, while also reducing their carbon footprint.”
In Munster, 1,555 homeowners availed of the SEAI grants and got panels fitted.
The government cut the VAT rate on the supply and installation of domestic solar panels from 13.5% down to nothing at the start of May this year to help families with high electricity prices and encourage the growth of micro-generation within Ireland.
The SEAI offers grants of up to €2,400 for homeowners who are having solar PV panels installed on their property. This grant scheme is eligible for all homes built and occupied prior to 2021.