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Solar Panel 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.

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Why Solar

What Support Is Available?

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

Key Schemes

Smart Export Guarantee

Get paid by your supplier for surplus electricity you export to the grid.

0% VAT

Solar installations currently benefit from zero-rated VAT in the UK.

ECO4 (if eligible)

Support for qualifying households — eligibility criteria apply and change.

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How It Works

1

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Answer a few quick questions about your property and energy use — under a minute.

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We match you with vetted, MCS-certified installers who cover your area.

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Pick the installer that suits you and start generating your own clean energy.

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FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Are there government grants for solar panels?

Support is mainly through the Smart Export Guarantee, 0% VAT, and for eligible households the ECO4 scheme. Eligibility rules change, so check current criteria.

What is the Smart Export Guarantee?

A scheme under which licensed energy suppliers pay you for surplus electricity your system exports to the grid. Rates vary by supplier.

Do I qualify for ECO4?

ECO4 generally targets households on certain benefits or in less energy-efficient homes. Criteria are strict and change over time.

Do I need an accredited installer to claim SEG?

Yes — MCS certification (or equivalent) is normally required for Smart Export Guarantee eligibility.

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