ECO4 Scheme 2026: Free Solar Panels for Eligible UK Households

## What Is ECO4? The Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) requires large energy suppliers to fund energy efficiency improvements in low-income households. Eligible households can receive fully funded solar panel installations — often combined with battery storage — at zero cost. ## Who Qualifies? Income: below £31,000/year OR receiving Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, Child Tax Credit, Income Support, Pension Credit, ESA or JSA. Property: EPC rating D, E, F or G. Owner-occupier or private tenant (with landlord permission). England, Scotland or Wales. ECO4 Flex: Your local council can refer you even above the income threshold if you are considered fuel-poor or vulnerable. ## Active Councils in Our Coverage Area Greater Manchester: Manchester, Salford, Bolton, Wigan, Rochdale, Oldham, Tameside all have active LA Flex schemes. Lancashire: Preston, Blackburn with Darwen, Burnley, Chorley, West Lancashire all active. Yorkshire: Leeds, Bradford, Sheffield, Kirklees (Huddersfield), Calderdale (Halifax) all active. ## What Does a Funded Package Include? Typically: 4kW solar panel system, hybrid inverter, MCS certificate, DNO application, 10-year workmanship warranty. Some schemes include 5.2kWh–9.5kWh battery storage. ## How to Apply Call SMS on 0800 099 6606 — we check eligibility free within 24 hours, submit the ECO4 application, and typically install within 4–8 weeks of approval. Zero cost to eligible households.