Solar Grants & Funding 2026
Check what support you actually qualify for
Most UK solar 'grants' have narrow eligibility. Find out what applies to your property — and what an installation would cost after it.
Check My EligibilityFree. We will tell you if nothing applies.
Check what support you actually qualify for
Most UK solar 'grants' have narrow eligibility. Find out what applies to your property — and what an installation would cost after it.
Check My EligibilityWhat solar grants are available in 2026?
UK solar support available in 2026: FOR EVERYONE: 0% VAT (saves £1,000-£1,600), Smart Export Guarantee (earn £80-£300/year), 0% installer finance (some companies). FOR LOW-INCOME: ECO4 scheme (free solar for qualifying households on benefits). FOR HEAT PUMP COMBO: BUS grant (£7,500 toward heat pump). FOR BUSINESSES: 100% first-year capital allowance + VAT recovery. NOT AVAILABLE: a general 'free solar grant' for all homeowners. Despite no universal grant, solar delivers 100-400% ROI from the support that DOES exist.
Frequently Asked Questions
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
You might also like
Check what support you actually qualify for
Most UK solar 'grants' have narrow eligibility. Find out what applies to your property — and what an installation would cost after it.
Check My EligibilityFree. We will tell you if nothing applies.