Community Power for Solar Panel Owners
Community Power is a co-operative Irish electricity supplier owned by the Templederry Community Wind Farm. It offers a Clean Export Guarantee scheme to microgenerators, but unlike the Big 3 suppliers, Community Power does not publish its CEG rate online. Confirm the live rate by phone (067-56005) before switching.
Last verified 12 September 2026
Fact-checked by John Rooney, Solar Energy Editor. Editorial policy
Quick Answer
Community Power does not currently publish a standard Clean Export Guarantee rate for residential solar customers. Rate not published online; contact 067-56005 to confirm.
Community Power Microgen / CEG Plan
| CEG rate | Not published |
| Payment frequency | Unknown |
| Smart meter required | Yes, for measured exports |
| Cap on exports paid | Unknown |
| Contract terms | Standard supply contract |
| Parent company | Templederry Community Wind Farm |
Rate not published online; contact 067-56005 to confirm.
Community Power Rates & Prices for Solar Homes
Your solar export earnings only tell half the story. What you pay to import electricity at night and on dull days matters just as much. Here is what Community Power charges a new customer on a standard 24-hour urban meter, alongside an estimated annual bill at typical usage (4,200 kWh).
| Import unit rate | 37.88 c/kWh (inc VAT) |
| Plan | Standard Variable Rate 24h |
| Standing charge | €302.01/year |
| Est. annual bill | €1893 at 4,200 kWh/yr |
New-customer discounted rate, standard 24-hour urban meter, inc 9% VAT. Import rates verified 12 September 2026.
Supplier price changes 2026
Every announced change we have verified on the supplier's own site, newest first, with the date it takes effect. The rates on this page were last verified on 12 Sep 2026 and show the current price until each change lands.
- All suppliers
CRU-approved 2026/27 network charges add about €41.25 a year (€3.44 a month) to a typical domestic electricity bill after the regulator trimmed network revenue allowances by €138 million. Every supplier passes these charges through. source
- All suppliers
PSO levy cut by 66% for the 2026/27 levy year, to €0.51 a month for domestic customers (€6.12 a year ex-VAT, €6.67 inc VAT, down from €19.10). It is charged by every supplier, so it lowers every bill by the same amount. source
Full details of each rise, with before-and-after rates, are on the electricity price increases page. The underlying market is tracked daily on the wholesale electricity prices page. No universal energy credit is planned for Budget 2027 on 6 October: see what support exists instead.
How CEG Payments Work with Community Power
- Your installer notifies ESB Networks (NC6 form) to register your inverter as a microgenerator. Community Power cannot pay CEG until ESBN approves this.
- You register with Community Power via their app, account portal or customer service, including MPRN, NC6 confirmation and IBAN.
- Your smart meter records imports and exports half-hourly, with readings flowing to Community Power automatically.
- CEG payment lands unknown as a bill credit (or cash payout where supported).
- Subsequent payments are automatic unless you change supplier or move house.
Switching to or from Community Power
Switching to Community Power
- Sign up online or by phone, switch completes in 2–14 days
- Re-register your microgenerator (NC6 + MPRN)
- First CEG credit lands at the next billing cycle
- Existing exports during the switch are paid by your old supplier
Switching away from Community Power
- Check for early-exit fees on your tariff (most CEG plans don't charge)
- Final bill clears any outstanding CEG credit
- CEG isn't portable, re-register with new supplier
- Best time: end of your billing period to capture all earnings
Community Power vs Other Suppliers for Solar
| Supplier | CEG Rate | Payment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bord Gáis Energy | 18.50 c/kWh | Quarterly bill credit (after 3-month wait) | Community Power vs Bord Gáis Energy |
| Electric Ireland | 19.50 c/kWh | Per billing cycle | Community Power vs Electric Ireland |
| Pinergy | 18.50 c/kWh | Monthly bill credit | Community Power vs Pinergy |
| EcoPower | 15.20 c/kWh | Quarterly | Community Power vs EcoPower |
See the full ranking on our CEG rate comparison page, or compare on price and service in our guide to the best electricity provider in Ireland.
Community Power Review: Is It Good for Solar?
Community Power is a small co-operative supplier tied to the Templederry community wind farm, appealing to households that want their electricity from a community-owned, renewables-led provider. It does not publish its CEG rate online, so prospective solar customers need to call to confirm export terms before switching.
Community Power does not publish a standard export rate. Whether it suits you depends on your full bill, not just the export rate, so we weigh import prices, standing charge, payment speed and any restrictions below.
Pros
Cons
- No standard residential CEG rate is published, making export earnings hard to compare upfront.
- Import unit rate of 37.88 c/kWh is among the most expensive we track, eroding the value of any export earnings.
Bottom line: Community Power is a reasonable middle-of-the-road option. Run your own numbers against the full ranking before committing.
Community Power Microgen FAQ
What is the Community Power CEG rate in 2026?
Community Power does not currently publish a standard residential CEG rate. Rate not published online; contact 067-56005 to confirm.
When does Community Power pay CEG?
Community Power pays CEG unknown as a bill credit on your electricity account.
Can I switch to Community Power as a solar owner?
Yes. Every Irish supplier is required by law to offer a CEG tariff. Switching takes 2–14 days and you don't lose power. You re-register your microgenerator with Community Power and CEG payments resume from the next billing cycle.
Does Community Power cap how many kWh of export it pays for?
Community Power: Unknown.
What are Community Power's electricity rates and price per kWh?
Community Power's standard residential price is 37.88 c/kWh per unit (inc VAT) on a new-customer 24-hour urban plan, plus a standing charge of €302.01/year. At typical usage of 4,200 kWh a year that works out to an estimated €1893 bill before any solar self-consumption or export credit. Discounted new-customer rates change often, so confirm the live price with Community Power before switching.
Who owns Community Power?
Community Power is part of Templederry Community Wind Farm.
Is the CEG payment taxable?
Under Section 216D of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (as extended by Finance Act 2025 to 31 December 2028), the first €400 per year of CEG export income is exempt from income tax. Income above that is taxable.
Is Community Power the best supplier for solar?
Without a published CEG rate, Community Power is unlikely to be the best choice for solar exporters. See our hub page for ranked alternatives.
Sources
- Community Power , communitypower.ie
- CRU, Microgeneration consumer information , cru.ie
Last verified: 12 September 2026
Fact-checked by John Rooney, Solar Energy Editor. Editorial policy
John Rooney is the editor of Solar Info and has been covering the Irish solar energy market since 2023. He fact-checks all content against official SEAI data and maintains relationships with SEAI-registered installers across Ireland.
Compare All CEG Rates
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