Solar for Schools
The Schools Photovoltaic Programme funds up to 6 kW of roof-mounted solar panels for over 1,600 eligible schools. It is based on guidance from the Department of Education.
Solar Photovoltaic
Programme for Schools
The Minister for Education Norma Foley TD and the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan TD have announced the first phase of the Schools Photovoltaic Programme, which includes over 1,600 schools.
The scheme will fund up to 6 kilowatts of roof-mounted solar PV for all eligible schools. And includes connection to the grid and a monitoring and display screen.
The Schools Photovoltaic Programme is a devolved programme based on programme guidance prepared by the Department of Education.
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Invited schools must register for the programme and receive confirmation of eligibility before seeking quotations for the works. Tendering contractors will provide quotes 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.
Schools in the following areas are invited to participate in the first phase:
- Co. Clare
- Co. Donegal
- Dublin City Council area
- Co. Galway
- Co. Kerry
- Co. Kilkenny
- Co. Leitrim
- Co. Limerick
- Co. Offaly
- Co. Waterford
- Co. Wicklow
For full details of the programme please refer to the scheme guidance documents and forms available on the Department of Education’s website at Schools PV Programme.
