SEAI registration and company history answer different questions
SEAI maintains a list of registered Solar PV Companies for grant-supported work and states that applicants should ensure their selected company appears on it. SEAI also makes clear that registration does not approve, guarantee or warranty the company or its work.
That is why the corporate check still matters. Match the listed provider to the entity named in the contract and bank account. A similar trading name or salesperson's email is not enough for a material deposit.
- Current SEAI company listing
- Exact contracting entity and company number
- Named installer and electrical responsibilities
- Bank beneficiary and deposit invoice
Read the company timeline before relying on a long warranty
Solar proposals commonly include equipment and workmanship warranties extending well beyond installation. A warranty is only useful if you understand who provides it: manufacturer, distributor, installer or another group company.
The full company report lets you review available directors and filing history alongside company age and status. A newer installer may still be capable, but the shorter record should lead to stronger references, clearer manufacturer coverage and controlled payment milestones.
Make the technical promise measurable
Require a written design covering system size, expected annual production, roof and electrical assumptions, equipment models, monitoring, grid connection responsibilities and any excluded building work. Compare quotes on the same assumptions rather than headline price alone.
SEAI recommends multiple quotes, online research, past-customer references and a written contract. Record who is responsible for grant paperwork and what happens if approval, equipment availability or site conditions change.
- Specify panel, inverter and battery models.
- Identify workmanship and product warranty providers.
- Define commissioning and handover evidence.
- Agree variation and cancellation procedures in writing.
Use the report when the deposit and warranty matter
A free profile supports the initial identity check. The €11.99 report is proportionate when the deposit is substantial, the company is unfamiliar or the warranty is central to your purchasing decision.
Use it with the current SEAI list, references, insurance, technical advice and a written contract. It cannot judge workmanship or forecast whether a business will still trade years later, but it makes the counterparty and its history visible before commitment.