Solar panel grants & funding 2026
Every grant and scheme available to Midlands homeowners — what they're worth, who qualifies, and how we help you claim them.
0% VAT on Solar
20% savingAll residential installs
Since April 2022 there is no VAT on residential solar panels, inverters and batteries installed together. Applied automatically — saves roughly £1,000–£2,000 on a typical system.
Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)
£40 – £450 / yearAll solar owners
Licensed suppliers pay you for surplus electricity you export to the grid (typically 3–15p per kWh). Requires an MCS-certified install and a smart meter — both of which we handle.
ECO4 Scheme
Up to 100% fundedIncome-assessed households
Government-backed funding for energy efficiency measures, including solar for some properties. Based on means-tested benefits or household income under £31,000 and an EPC of D or below.
Warm Homes Plan
Up to £15,000Eligible low-income homes
The 2025–2028 successor to ECO4 — the largest home-energy programme yet, covering solar, insulation and heat pumps for qualifying households.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
£7,500 grantHeat pump installs
Not a solar grant, but pairs perfectly: solar powers a heat pump for near-zero heating costs. £7,500 toward an air source heat pump.
Free eligibility check
Tell us about your home and we'll tell you exactly which grants you can claim.