Solar Water Heating Grant
Grant, the same for every property type
€1,200
226 SEAI-registered contractors across 26 counties do this work.
Grant for a solar thermal system that heats hot water for your home. The grant is worth up to €1,200, and is paid only when the work is carried out by a contractor on the SEAI register.
How the figure breaks down. SEAI grants €1,200 regardless of property type. This is a different grant from solar PV, which generates electricity and is worth up to €1,800.
Eligibility
Available for homes built and occupied before 2021. Must use an SEAI registered contractor.
View official SEAI page →Could you claim this grant?
Answer a few questions about the property and see what it qualifies for, this grant and any others. We email you the contractor contacts to approach yourself, and we do not share your details with them.
Solar Water Heating contractors by county
Counties with nobody registered for this work are left out rather than linked to an empty page. A business covering several counties appears in each of them.
Common questions
How much is the SEAI Solar Water Heating grant?
The SEAI Solar Water Heating grant is worth up to €1,200. The exact amount depends on your property type and the work carried out.
Who qualifies for the Solar Water Heating grant?
Available for homes built and occupied before 2021. Must use an SEAI registered contractor.
Do I have to use an SEAI registered contractor?
Yes. SEAI grants are only paid when the work is carried out by a contractor on the SEAI register. 226 registered contractors on Qualified.ie do this type of work, across 26 counties.
Can I claim more than one SEAI grant?
Yes. You can apply for several measures at once, and some measures require others first. The checker adds up only what this house is actually eligible for, which is not the same as the list of grants that exist.
When do I actually get the solar water heating grant money?
On the individual grant route you pay the contractor in full and SEAI refunds you 4 to 6 weeks after you submit correct paperwork, including a post-works BER. So you need the money available first. The alternatives are the state-backed Home Energy Upgrade Loan, or a One Stop Shop, which deducts the grant from the price before billing you but costs more overall.
Do I have to apply before the solar water heating work starts?
Yes, and this is the rule that most often costs people the grant. SEAI will not pay for work carried out before you have grant approval, and there is no retrospective application. Once the offer arrives you have 30 days to accept it and eight months to finish the works, get the post-works BER and return the paperwork.