The Hard Shoulder Will the tax exemption for solar panel owners go away soon?
Aug 18, 2025
A recent document from the Department of Finance raises concerns about the €400 tax exemption for solar panel owners selling excess energy, set to expire soon. The discussion delves into how government policies might hinder the adoption of green technologies like electric vehicles and solar panels. Furthermore, the podcast highlights the complex relationship between carbon tax revenues and funding for renewable initiatives, questioning future public support for sustainability if financial incentives dwindle.
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€400 Solar Tax Break Is Ending
- Homeowners currently get a €400 tax exemption for selling excess solar energy back to the grid.
- That exemption is scheduled to end at the end of December and has no confirmed extension.
Check The Budget And Act Before December
- Watch forthcoming budget announcements for any decision on extending the exemption.
- Act now if you plan installations because the tax-free income may disappear after December.
Measure Likely Time-Limited, Not Targeted
- The exemption appears to have been time-limited rather than an active new cut by ministers.
- Darragh Cassidy suggests some ministers may not even have realised the measure existed and hopes for an extension before the budget.