2026 Funding Schemes — Verified Eligibility

UK Solar & Energy Grants

Every funded scheme available to UK households in 2026 — ECO4 (to 31 December 2026, never guaranteed), the Warm Homes Loan Scheme, 0% VAT on home solar and batteries to 31 March 2027, the Smart Export Guarantee, plus devolved-nation programmes. We're MCS-certified solar and battery installers.

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Not on a low income? The Warm Homes Loan Scheme is a UK-wide loan for solar panels and batteries, with no income limit; the lender runs its own checks.

720/mo · ECO4 is not a grant with a fixed amount.

ECO4 solar grant

The Energy Company Obligation (ECO4) runs until 31 December 2026. It is funded by energy suppliers and aimed at low-income and fuel-poor hou…

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320/mo · None: GBIS closed to new work on 31 Marc

GBIS (ended)

The Great British Insulation Scheme (GBIS) ended on 31 March 2026. It funded insulation only, never solar panels. If you are looking for hel…

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720/mo · Solar might be funded for eligible homes

"Free solar": the catch

Can you get free solar panels in 2026? Usually only through ECO4, which runs until 31 December 2026, or Warm Homes: Local Grant in England. …

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480/mo · Varies. ECO4 is supplier-funded and the

Solar grants 2026 overview

There is no universal solar grant in the UK in 2026. Low-income and fuel-poor households might get help through ECO4 (until 31 December 2026…

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480/mo · 0% VAT on supplying and installing solar

Zero VAT on solar

Installing solar panels and batteries in homes in Great Britain carries 0% VAT until 31 March 2027. From 1 April 2027 the rate goes to 5%.…

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320/mo · Warm Homes: Local Grant can fund insulat

Warm Homes Plan

Warm Homes Plan is the government's umbrella name for its home energy policy. The scheme you can apply to now in England is Warm Homes: Loca…

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