Tools & Calculators

Commercial Solar Grant Calculator

Calculate your SEAI Commercial Solar Grant or TAMS 3 farm solar entitlement. Enter your system size and see your figures instantly.

SEAI Commercial Solar Grant

For businesses, schools, farms, and community organisations. Supports systems from 1 kWp up to 1,000 kWp.

kWp

Estimated Grant

€22,600

for a 100 kWp system

SEAI Grant Rate Structure

1 kWp€900
2 kWp€1,800
3 kWp€2,100
4 – 6 kWp€2,400
7 – 20 kWp€300 / kWp (cumulative)
21 – 200 kWp€200 / kWp (cumulative)
201 – 1,000 kWp€150 / kWp (cumulative)
Maximum grant€162,600

Grant administered by SEAI. Application must be approved before works commence. An SEAI-registered installer is required. Source: seai.ie — rates subject to annual review.

How this is calculated

Total Grant €22,600
Grant utilised 14% of max €162,600

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TAMS 3 — Farm Solar Grant (SCIS)

For registered farmers. 60% grant on the DAFM reference cost. Up to 62 kWp. Cannot be combined with the SEAI grant for the same system.

kWp (max 62)

Reference cost: €703/kWh + €753 fixed. Grant = 60%.

Estimated Grant

€0

for a 20 kWp system

DAFM Reference Cost Formula

Rate per kWp€1,441
Fixed component+ €1,849
Grant rate60% of reference cost
Maximum grant€90,000
Maximum system62 kWp

Administered by DAFM. Farmers must submit an on-farm solar survey with their application. Electricity must be used for agricultural purposes. Reference costs subject to DAFM review.

How the TAMS Process Works

SMC Energy handles the complexity — here's what happens from first call to first generation.

1

Free Farm Assessment

We assess your roof, electricity usage, and ideal system size. You get a clear picture of cost, grant, and payback before committing to anything.

2

We Handle Your TAMS Application

We prepare and submit your TAMS 3 application to DAFM — including the required on-farm solar survey. No paperwork headaches on your end.

3

Approval & Installation

Once DAFM approves, we install your system. Works cannot start before approval — we manage the timeline so nothing gets missed.

4

Grant Paid — Bills Drop

DAFM pays the grant directly to you after completion. Your farm electricity costs start falling from day one of generation.

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How this is calculated

Total Estimated Grant €0
Grant utilised 0% of max €90,000

Key Eligibility Rules

  • Must be a registered farmer with a herd/flock number
  • On-farm solar PV survey required with application
  • Electricity must be used for agricultural purposes
  • Maximum system: 62 kWp under TAMS 3 SCIS
  • Cannot combine with SEAI grant for the same system

SMC Energy manages your TAMS application, on-farm survey, and full installation.

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€162,600

Max SEAI grant
1,000 kWp system

€90,000

Max TAMS 3 grant
62 kWp farm system

2029

Planned scheme end
Apply before it closes