Solar Panels for Schools in Ireland
Electricity costs are rising and school budgets are feeling it. Resolute Engineering Group installs fully funded solar PV systems for primary, post-primary and special schools across Ireland. We handle everything from site assessment to SEAI funding application to installation.
Government-Backed Solar for
Every School
The Solar for Schools Programme is funded by the Climate Action Fund and supported by the Department of Education and SEAI. Eligible schools get up to 6 kWp of roof-mounted solar PV panels, monitoring software and grid connection at no cost. Larger schools can access additional funding through the SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen Grant. Resolute manages the full funding application on your behalf.
Fully Funded
Solar for Schools Programme
Up to 6 kWp of roof-mounted panels (around 14 panels), monitoring software and grid connection at zero cost to eligible primary, post-primary and special schools.
€162,600
SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen
Additional grant funding available for larger school buildings or campuses with higher energy demands, beyond the standard 6 kWp programme.
The School Day Maps Perfectly Onto Solar Generation
Schools run during the hours when solar panels generate the most energy. Between 9am and 4pm, most of the electricity your system produces is used on-site to power classrooms, IT equipment, lighting and heating. The real advantage comes when the building is empty: weekends, mid-term breaks and the full summer holidays. Your panels keep generating, and that energy flows back to the grid earning income through the Clean Export Guarantee.
Lower Electricity Bills
Your school generates its own power during peak hours, reducing what you draw from the grid. The drop in your electricity bill is visible from the first full term.
Weekend and Holiday Income
When the building is closed, your panels keep working. Every kilowatt-hour exported to the grid earns your school income through the Clean Export Guarantee. No other building type has this combination of high daytime use and months of unoccupied export time.
Live Energy Monitoring
Students and staff can track how much energy the school generates in real time. The monitoring software turns your roof into a working lesson in renewable energy for the whole school community.
Stronger Carbon Reporting
A solar PV system reduces your school's carbon footprint from day one. This supports Climate Action Plan reporting and strengthens Green Flag submissions.
Bifacial Panels Built for School Buildings
Resolute installs bifacial (glass-on-glass) panels exclusively, sourced from AE Solar and Longi. They generate from both faces, capturing reflected light from roof surfaces and surrounding hard standing, for a higher annual yield per kWp than conventional panels.
Bifacial panels also carry a superior fire-performance rating compared with standard glass-and-backsheet construction. In a school environment where safety is the priority, that rating matters.
Ireland's Leading Solar Engineers
Fifteen years installing across Ireland. Over a hundred years of collective management experience in Irish energy infrastructure. SEAI-certified, with delivered installs including a 31.54 kW system at Stepaside School in Dublin and commercial projects for Meta, Primark and Domino’s.
25-Year Lifetime Maintenance
Every Resolute system comes with the option of a 25-year maintenance contract. No other installer in the Irish market offers this. Scheduled maintenance, performance monitoring, inverter checks and component replacement covered for the full panel guarantee.
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Six Steps from Enquiry to Install
We manage the full process so your team does not have to. From the first phone call to the 25-year maintenance contract, every step is owned by an SEAI-certified Resolute team member.
Free Assessment Call
No-obligation initial consultation to confirm your school is eligible for the Solar for Schools Programme and to schedule a site assessment.
Site Assessment
We visit your school to assess the roof structure, electrical systems and panel orientation. This tells us exactly what your building can support and what the expected energy output will be.
System Design
We design a solar PV system sized to your school’s energy profile. Every system is engineered for the specific building, not a standard package applied to every site.
Funding Application
We prepare and submit the full SEAI funding application on your behalf. Your school does not need to manage paperwork or chase approvals.
Installation
We schedule installation during mid-term breaks or holidays to avoid any disruption to teaching. Our installers follow strict safety protocols for working on occupied school grounds.
Handover & Monitoring
Once the system is live, we walk your team through the monitoring software and hand over full documentation. Your school tracks generation and export income in real time from day one.
A Real Resolute School Install
Stepaside School, Dublin
When the existing roof structure could not take a rooftop array, Resolute designed a custom ground-mounted system on the surrounding land, overcoming structural constraints to deliver the distribution centre with a custom solar solution. The same engineering capability applies to farm sites with unsuitable roof stock or available paddock land.
What Schools Earn Back Each Year
A standard 6 kWp Solar for Schools system can save an Irish school between €1,200 and €1,600 per year, according to government-published figures, including both reduced electricity costs and Clean Export Guarantee income. Figures below model a larger 31.54 kW install (like Stepaside School) using Irish commercial yield ranges (850 to 950 kWh per kWp per year) and the 2024 average rate of €0.23 per kWh. Actual returns vary with school orientation, energy usage and electricity tariff.
31.54 kW · Like Stepaside School
Modelled from installed capacity
| Installed capacity | 31.54 kW (actual) |
| Annual generation | 26,800 to 30,000 kWh |
| Annual electricity savings | €6,170 to €6,890 |
| CO2 offset per year | 8 to 9 tonnes |
| System lifespan | 25 years or more |
Get a school-specific projection
We confirm projected return after a free site assessment. No cost, no commitment.
Frequently Asked Questions
Most schools do not. The 2022 planning exemption for educational buildings covers rooftop solar installations up to 300m², provided the panels do not alter the building’s appearance and the school is not a protected structure.
Very little. Solar PV panels have no moving parts and are designed to be low-maintenance. Resolute’s 25-year maintenance contract covers scheduled checks, monitoring and any issues that arise.
Yes. The Solar for Schools Programme covers up to 6 kWp, but schools with higher energy needs can apply for additional funding through the SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen Grant. We advise on the best option after the site assessment.
Some schools need electrical or roof upgrades before panels can be installed. We identify this during the site assessment and advise on what is needed before any work begins.
This depends on the school and the funding timeline, but most installations are completed within a few months of approval. We schedule the physical installation to take one to two days on-site.
No. We schedule all on-site work during mid-term breaks, holidays or weekends. If work must happen during term time, we coordinate with school management to avoid any disruption to classes.
Scheduled maintenance visits, real-time performance monitoring, inverter health checks, component replacement, and full lifetime support for the entire 25-year panel guarantee. No other installer in the Irish market offers this.
Yes. Resolute operates across the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland from our Dublin headquarters. We have a dedicated NI line: +44 28 3073 1007.
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Five-day turnaround. No obligation. We handle the grant paperwork.
- SEAI-certified site survey
- TAMS 3 and SEAI grant application managed end-to-end
- Custom design for your specific farm load profile
- Installed and supported by Ireland’s market-leading PV team
- 25-year lifetime maintenance contract option
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