Solar Meitheal Opportunity
Neighbours going solar, together.
The Solar Meitheal brings households, community facilities and small local businesses across five Tipperary villages together to secure a fair, vetted price on solar PV, delivered by Tipperary Energy Agency with Tipperary County Council.
About the pilot
What is Solar Meitheal?
Meitheal is an old Irish term that refers to people coming together to help one another harvesting crops, saving hay, or cutting turf. It embodies the spirit of community, cooperation, and working together.
Helping communities go solar, together
Solar Meitheal is for helping households, community facilities, and small local businesses to install Solar PV. This project channels that same community spirit, helping neighbours work together to install Solar PV, reducing energy costs, improving comfort, and lowering carbon emissions.
Delivered with Tipperary County Council
The project is open to households, community facilities, and small local businesses across five villages and their hinterlands within the Mid-Tipperary Decarbonising Zone. Led locally by Tipperary Energy Agency.
No obligation. No sales pressure. Your decision at every stage.
Save Money
Group discount support with SEAI grants
Free Expert Advice
Independent assessment from Tipperary Energy Agency
Peace of Mind
Trusted, vetted installers
SEAI Solar PV Grant, 2026
Up to €1,800, on top of the group price.
For domestic homes, the maximum SEAI Solar PV Grant is confirmed unchanged for 2026, paid directly to the homeowner after installation, separate from the group discount we negotiate on your behalf. Community facilities and small local businesses have their own separate SEAI supports. We will guide you to the right one when you register.
| System size | Grant rate | Grant amount |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 2 kWp | €700 per kWp | Up to €1,400 |
| 2 kWp to 4 kWp | €200 per kWp | Up to €400 extra |
| 4 kWp and above | Grant capped | €1,800 maximum |
Source: SEAI (seai.ie). Grant approval must be in place before installation begins.
Why solar
Four reasons neighbours are signing up.
Cut your bills
Save €800 to €1,200 per year on average for a typical Irish home. Be less vulnerable to international energy price shocks.
Earn from export
Sell unused electricity back to the grid.
Cut carbon
1 solar panel equals planting 10 trees. 1 solar house saves an average 1.3 tonnes of CO₂ per year.
Add value
Solar can improve your BER rating, especially alongside insulation upgrades.
How it works
Four steps, at your own pace.
Register
Express your interest. Takes about a minute, no commitment.
Assessment
A free property check. No site visit needed at this stage.
Group quote
A vetted installer price, negotiated with an SEAI-registered installer on your behalf.
Go solar
Your decision. See the price, then decide, and sign your own contract directly with the installer.
Community Information Meetings
Talk to the experts from Tipperary Energy Agency.
Take the first steps towards a sustainable future. All meetings start at 8PM.
Eligibility
Is this for you?
You are likely eligible if…
- ✓ You own the property (homeowners and landlords both eligible)
- ✓ The property was built and occupied before 1 January 2021
- ✓ No previous SEAI solar PV grant has been claimed at this address
- ✓ You're happy to use an SEAI-registered installer
Part of the Decarbonising Zone
- i This offer is open to households, community facilities, and small local businesses
- i Delivered by Tipperary Energy Agency with Tipperary County Council
- i Your village was chosen as part of the Mid-Tipperary Decarbonising Zone
Downloads
Everything in one place.
Print, share, or fill in online, whichever suits you best.
Ready when you are.
Registering takes about a minute and commits you to nothing.
Register your interest as soon as possible, no later than the 19th of August
info@tippenergy.ie | Tipperary Energy Agency, 93 Silver Street, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary, E45 AD65
Funded by Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment under the
Decarbonising Zone Demonstrator Fund
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