The Non-Domestic Microgen Grant (NDMG) provides financial assistance to help businesses and other sectors to install solar PV panels to generate electricity on site. This technology reduces commercial electricity costs and increases security of supply, while enhancing a positive sustainability image. Grant funding is available for systems up to a maximum 1000kWp.
The recently announced improved Non-Domestic Microgeneration Scheme, operated through the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is now live and available for applications. The amendments made to the scheme are aimed at extending the supports to more businesses and now include a tiered grant support for solar PV installations for sizes greater than 6 kWp up to 1,000 kWp (1 MW) capacity.
The new range of installation sizes will cover a significant variety of businesses, including many retailers and manufacturing facilities. An installation size of 1000 kWp equates to approximately 2,500 solar PV panels, which could be accommodated on a large factory or warehouse rooftop.
The amended Scheme is operating on an introductory basis to the end of 2023, following which it will be assessed and subject to the normal budgetary process into 2024/2025.
The Scheme is now open for applications through the SEAI website.
www.seai.ie/business-and-public-sector/business-grantsand-supports/commercial-solar-pv/
