Register for the Solar PV Scheme
The domestic SPV Scheme has two types of registered professionals. If you are applying to register on the domestic solar PV scheme you can register as a Company, register as an Installer or register as both. The general differences between both are laid out below, please familiarise yourself with the roles and determine which best suits your requirements before proceeding.
A registered solar PV company (a limited company or sole trader) is the entity that has the contract with the homeowner. A homeowner selects their solar PV company and enters into a contract with them to carry out the installation of a solar PV system. The company and the homeowner agree the terms of the contract including cost, payment terms, timelines, deliverables etc. It is the Company name that appears on the SEAI website search tool that is used by homeowners. The company name also appears on the application portal when homeowners are selecting their chosen solar PV company.
This is person that carries out the physical installation of the solar PV system for the homeowner. This installer signs the Declaration of Works for the applicant. A registered installer to the Solar PV Scheme is the only person who is allowed to declare that the solar PV installation meets the scheme requirements. When you register as an Installer, you are essentially only engaged by a company to install solar PV. You will not be searchable by a homeowner or selectable by a homeowner.
You can also register as both a Company and an Installer. An example of this scenario is where you are a Registered Electrical Contractor that wants to get involved in Solar PV grant work. You must register as a solar PV company so that homeowners can find you and select you and you must also then register as an Installer so that you can physically install the solar PV system and sign the Declaration of Works. You can apply for and register for both a Company & an Installer at the same time. One does not have to precede the other.
Please note:
- Registration of a company and/or an installer is not complete until the monthly onboarding is complete.
- All of the above is subject to meeting the registration requirements for both.
- Depending on when you apply, it can take up to 5 weeks from when we receive all the correct documentation for registration. Please build this timeline into your set up plan.
- If in doubt,please contact the solar PV team before progressing with your registration at [email protected].
Become a Registered Solar PV Company
A registered company to the Solar PV Scheme is the contracted entity (a company or sole trader) whom the applicant can choose for their installation. The Company agrees to abide by the scheme(s) terms and conditions and to only use a registered Installer to the scheme(s) to complete the Declaration of Works for the applicant.
Companies and installers are registered with SEAI to ensure tax and insurance compliance and on the basis of their commitment to installing the works in accordance with the SEAI Domestic Technical Standards and Specification (DTSS) and adherence to the programme(s) Code of Practice and Quality Assurance and Disciplinary Procedures (QADP).
SEAI does not approve, guarantee or warranty a company/installer or their works.
How to apply:
- Complete the online registration SEAI Contractor Registration Form here - http://www.seai.ie/contractors-and-suppliers/register-with-seai/contractor-registration/
- You will be asked to submit a SPV Company Declaration of Insurance as part of your online registration.
- Your company must have at least one in-house SEAI registered installer. This must be an owner, director or must be a direct employee
- It is a requirement of the Solar PV Scheme that all registered companies have a Quality Management System in place to manage quality and delivery of service. Please provide documentary evidence of the following:
- Organisation Chart - key personnel/stakeholders, their roles and responsibilities, qualifications and training
- Evidence of document control processes
- Evidence of complaints process
- Evidence of quality control processes
QMS Quality Guidance for Companies QMS Company Guidance
5. Complete the monthly Company and Installer Online Onboarding Training session. You will receive an invitation to this online monthly session by email once steps 1-4 above are complete.
Important Information:
- Solar PV Scheme registration will be provisional for 6 months from the first install and subject to achieving a satisfactory inspections pass rate and a minimum number of 5 installations per year thereafter. Failure to meet these requirements may result in your deregistration from the scheme.
- Companies applying to re-register are also required to attend the online Onboarding Training session.
Top Tips to remember when registering:
- At least one in-house SEAI registered installer is required.
- Ensure your Declaration of Insurance form is fully completed.
- A Quality Management System needs to be in place to manage quality and delivery of service.
Email: [email protected]
By Post:
Solar PV Scheme
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
P.O. Box 119
Cahirciveen
Co. Kerry
Become a Registered Solar PV Installer
A registered installer to the Solar PV Scheme is the only person who is allowed to declare that the solar PV installation meets the scheme requirements. This is the person who signs the Declaration of Works for the applicant. A registered installer needs to have a recognised solar PV qualification and be a Registered Electric Contractor (REC) with Safe Electric Ireland, please see the registration form for more information.
Companies and installers are registered with SEAI to ensure tax and insurance compliance and on the basis of their commitment to installing the works in accordance with: the SEAI Domestic Technical Standards and Specification (DTSS) and adherence to the programme(s) Code of Practice and Quality Assurance and Disciplinary Procedures (QADP).
SEAI does not approve, guarantee or warranty a company/installer or their works.
PLEASE NOTE: to become a Registered Installer with SEAI for Solar PV, you first need to register as a Renewable Energy Installer.
How to apply:
- Complete the online registration SEAI Contractor Registration Form here - http://www.seai.ie/contractors-and-suppliers/register-with-seai/contractor-registration/
- You will be asked to submit a SPV Installer Declaration of Insurance as part of your online registration.
- Complete the monthly Company and Installer Online Onboarding Training session. You will receive an invitation to this online monthly session by email once steps 1 and 2 above are successfully completed.
Important Information:
- Installers applying to re-register are also required to attend the online Onboarding Training session.
Top Tips to remember when registering:
- Ensure you have supplied your Safe Electric Card or Qualification Certificate. (Please note, if the Safe Electic registration number is for the company, we require the attached letter confirming your QC number. This must be dated within 1 month of registering.) Safe Electric Sample Letter
- You need to provide your Tax Reference and Tax Access Number.
- You need to be registered on SEAI's Renewable Installer Registration.
- You provide the relevent course certificates - (6N306 and 6N307).
- Transcript of completed course modules are also required.
- Installer must be listed on the Safe Electric Website (Find an Electrician search facility) before registration can be processed.
Email: [email protected]
By Post:
Solar PV Scheme
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
P.O. Box 119
Cahirciveen
Co. Kerry
Change of Name Process
Firstly, you need to determine if you are solely changing the name of your company or if you are creating a new company with a new name also.
If the new company name has a different CRO number or Tax Clearance Certificate number when compared to that of the existing solar PV company we have registered for you, this will be considered to be a new entity. This means that you will need to start from the beginning and newly register the company in the new name. In this case see further up this page which details the steps required in registering a company.
If the CRO number and TCC remains the same, and you simply wish to change the name of your existing company, please provide the following:
1. A letter on headed paper requesting change of company name - this letter must be signed by a director of the company and submitted from the company's registered email address.
2. An updated Declaration Of Insurance which references the new company name.
3. An up-to-date Tax Clearance Certificate displaying the new company name.
4. A certificate of name change from the CRO (Companies Registration Office) stating:
- What the company's name has changed from and to
- The company's CRO Number
- That the CRO Number has not changed (i.e. that the CRO Number associated with the old company name remains the same CRO Number for the new company name)
5. A completed 'G1Q Change of Company Name Special Resolution' form - you can obtain this from the CRO.
6. Confirmation of acceptance and compliance with all obligations and requirements under the scheme documentation and ratification of same.