What is microgeneration and am I eligible for it?

Electric Ireland customers that have a microgenerator installed such as solar PV, micro-wind, micro-hydro or renewable micro-CHP.

You must have notified ESB Networks via an NC6 form of your export grid connection.

Eligible customers will need a smart meter installed to be paid for Microgeneration export. Where customers eligible customer have not yet been offered a Smart meter, ESB Networks will endeavour to install a smart meter within four months of a valid NC6 form being processed by ESB Networks. 

If you're not eligible to have a smart meter installed, then you'll be paid a deemed export calculation.

How does microgeneration work?

Microgenerators generate clean, renewable energy to meet some or all of the electricity demands of a household or business. When coupled with a diverter, this renewable energy can heat a water tank.

The Government Microgeneration Support Scheme is now available so that those with a registered microgeneration device can sell any excess electricity back to Ireland’s electricity grid.

This will help households reduce their carbon footprint and save money

I am not an Electric Ireland customer, can I still avail of the Microgeneration Scheme?

Only Electric Ireland customers who meet the criteria above are eligible for the Microgeneration Scheme through Electric Ireland. Sign up to Electric Ireland.