Grants & Funding
There are schemes that can reduce the cost of going solar or pay you for the energy you export. Here’s what’s available in the UK — and how to compare free quotes from vetted installers.
Why Solar
The main ongoing support is the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), under which licensed energy suppliers pay you for surplus electricity you export to the grid. Rates vary between suppliers, so it is worth shopping around once your system is installed.
Solar installations also currently benefit from 0% VAT in the UK. In addition, the ECO4 scheme provides energy-efficiency support including, in some cases, solar, for eligible households — typically those on qualifying benefits or in low-efficiency homes. Eligibility rules are strict and change over time, so always check current criteria.
Benefits
Get paid by your supplier for surplus electricity you export to the grid.
Solar installations currently benefit from zero-rated VAT in the UK.
Support for qualifying households — eligibility criteria apply and change.
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FAQs
Support is mainly through the Smart Export Guarantee, 0% VAT, and for eligible households the ECO4 scheme. Eligibility rules change, so check current criteria.
A scheme under which licensed energy suppliers pay you for surplus electricity your system exports to the grid. Rates vary by supplier.
ECO4 generally targets households on certain benefits or in less energy-efficient homes. Criteria are strict and change over time.
Yes — MCS certification (or equivalent) is normally required for Smart Export Guarantee eligibility.
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