The 20 cent per kWh rate is guaranteed until March 2023, Flogas said.
Depending upon certain conditions, Flogas customers with 10 solar panels could be paid up to €238 annually, in the form of a credit on their bills.The Flogas SolarGen promotion is open to existing and new customers. It is also asking for a review of the current planning regulations and restrictions on businesses looking to do the same, to make it easier for them to do so.
"As an energy supplier it is critical that we help our customers to make changes to their use of energy to help reduce their bills and support a greener, more sustainable future," he added. "Thousands of homes and small businesses with micro-generation can now get a regular payment from their energy provider for the surplus renewable electricity that they are generating on their own premises," Mr Smith said.