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Non-Domestic Microgeneration Grant

Commercial Solar Grant Calculator

For Irish businesses, farms, schools and community organisations.

Type of organisation

System details

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Check your electricity bill for your exact unit rate. Higher rates = better solar ROI.

NDMG grant for 20 kWp system

€10,600

Based on 2026 SEAI NDMG rates

€13,400
Net cost after grant
€4,728/yr
Estimated savings
2.8 yrs
Payback period
€1,675
Tax saving (ACA)

Full financial breakdown

Estimated installed cost (20 kWp)
Rough estimate — get quotes for accurate pricing
€24,000
NDMG grant
− €10,600
Net cost after grant
€13,400
Accelerated capital allowance (12.5% corp tax)
Extended to end of 2030. Sole traders: income tax rate applies
− €1,675
Effective net cost
€11,725

NDMG 2026 grant tiers

First 2 kWp
€900 / kWp€1,800
2 – 10 kWp
€600 / kWp€4,800
10 – 50 kWp
€400 / kWp€16,000
50 – 1,000 kWp
€150 / kWp€142,500
Maximum grant
€162,600

NDMG grants are available for systems up to 1,000 kWp. The applicant must be a commercial electricity customer (not domestic).

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Last verified: 2026-06-01