Government Support for Solar 2026
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UK government solar support 2026: FOR EVERYONE: 0% VAT saves £1,000-£1,600. Smart Export Guarantee earns £80-£300/year. FOR LOW-INCOME: ECO4 (free solar for qualifying households). FOR HEAT PUMP: BUS grant £7,500. FOR BUSINESS: 100% capital allowance + VAT recovery. NOT AVAILABLE: a direct solar grant for all homeowners. The combined support makes solar a strong investment even without a universal grant — 100-400% ROI over 25 years.
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Related: Home Heating Systems
Solar panels are most powerful when combined with an efficient heating system. Heat pumps use solar-generated electricity to heat your home at 300-400% efficiency — making them the ideal partner for solar.
Learn more about how air source heat pumps work alongside solar panels.
The Boiler Upgrade Scheme offers £7,500 towards heat pump installation.
From our sister site Home Heat Pump Guide
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