FAQ

How much is the tax credit awarded to private customers for the purchase of a solar array worth?

The tax credit is equal to 50% of the cost of the materials used in the array, inclusive of tax (less investment grants). A ceiling of 4,000€ for a married couple or a couple in a civil union (PACS) filing a joint tax return. This tax credit is awarded for arrays producing less than 3kWp (Kilowatt peak).

Am I entitled to a tax credit if I install a solar array to my holiday home? Are there any specific packages available to me to finance the installation of a solar array? Am I eligible for a tax credit even if I don’t pay tax? Why should I not just use this solar-generated electricity, rather than selling it off? What is the feed-in tariff for solar-generated electricity?? Which body decides whether a solar array qualifies for the preferential 0.58€/kWh feed-in tariff for building-integrated arrays? Are there any grants available towards the installation of solar arrays?