School Solar Grant
Government Introduce Free Solar For Schools
Blackwell Energy are SEAI registered for non-domestic solar PV installations and offer nationwide installation to all schools approved under the Schools Photovoltaic Programme. The first phase of the Programme includes over 1,600 schools opened for applications on 30th November 2023. Phase 2 of the program opened on November 11th 2024 and include another 300 Schools across the country. Blackwell Energy are proud to have played a major part in the first phase of the program completing over 35 solar installs in the qualifying counties. We are excited about the decision to extending the scheme to the rest of the country and feel it’s a huge leap forward in the governments commitment to battling climate change. As secondary and very important benefit of the scheme will be to educate our next generation of the importance of incorporating renewable energy as we move forward to a greener future
Whats available
The scheme will fully fund a solar installation up to 6 kWp which equates to 14 panels of roof-mounted solar PV, connection to the grid and a monitoring system and display screen. The Schools Photovoltaic Programme is a devolved programme based on programme guidance prepared by the Department of Education.
Areas Covered Phase 1
Clare, Donegal, Dublin,
Galway, Kerry, Kilkenny,
Leitrim, Limerick, Offaly,
Waterford, Wicklow
Areas Covered Phase 2
Carlow, Cavan, Cork
Dublin, Kildare, Louth
Laois, Longford, Mayo
Meath, Monaghan, Roscommon
Sligo, Tipperary, Westmeath,
Wexford
Next Steps
Invited schools must register for the programme and receive confirmation of eligibility before seeking quotations for the works. Tendering contractors will provide quotations directly to the schools who in turn will submit these to the Department of Education for review and provision of full funding for approved costs. Tendering contractors must be listed on the SEAI Non-Domestic Micro-Generator (NDMG) Company list.
Completed schools phase 1
How to apply
To Apply for the Schools PV Programme for your school simply follow the 5 steps below or contact us here at info@blackwellenergy.ie for more information. Applications are to be submitted online through a designated School Hub. Each school will receive a unique username and password to enable them to log into the Hub. Funding is available for up to a maximum of 16 solar panels per school under the Schools Photovoltaic Programme (SPP). SPP is a devolved programme meaning that school authorities will be provided with funding from the Department to have panels installed by a registered contractor.
Complete Expression of Interest
Obtain five quotes from suppliers
Funding Approval
Works Completion and Final Payment
Performance Feedback of PV 12 months post installation
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