Cut your electricity bills by up to 70% with government-backed solar panel grants! Solar energy is one of the most effective ways to reduce your energy costs while helping the environment. Through schemes like the Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) and local authority funding, you could qualify for free or heavily discounted solar panel installation.
ECO4 Grant Eligibility
What Are Solar Panel Grants?
Solar panel grants provide financial assistance to help homeowners install photovoltaic (PV) systems that convert sunlight into electricity. Benefits include:
Slash electricity bills – Generate your own free renewable energy
Earn money through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) – Get paid for excess energy you export to the grid
Reduce carbon footprint – A typical solar PV system saves about 1 tonne of CO2 per year
Increase property value – Homes with solar panels are more attractive to buyers
These grants are part of the UK’s commitment to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Available Grants for Solar Panels
You may qualify for funding through:
ECO4 Scheme – For low-income households receiving benefits
Local Authority Delivery Scheme – Some councils offer solar panel funding
Home Upgrade Grant – For off-gas-grid properties
Smart Export Guarantee – Not a grant but provides payments for excess energy
Eligible households could get free solar panel installation or pay just a fraction of the normal cost.
Am I Eligible for Solar Panel Grants?
Eligibility typically requires:
Receiving qualifying benefits (such as Universal Credit, Pension Credit, or tax credits)
Having a suitable roof (south-facing with minimal shading is ideal)
Your home’s EPC rating (lower-rated homes are prioritized)
Property ownership (homeowners and private tenants with landlord approval
Even if you don’t receive benefits, you may still qualify under certain local authority schemes.
How to Apply for Solar Panel Grants?
Getting solar panels through a grant is straightforward:
Check Eligibility – Complete our quick online form or call for a free assessment
Home Survey – Our MCS-certified assessors will evaluate your property
Approval & Installation – If approved, our accredited installers will fit your solar panels