Solar · Advice
Is there a government grant for solar panels in 2026?
Short answer
There is no universal solar grant. In England, low-income households in poorly rated homes can get free solar through the Warm Homes: Local Grant, and ECO4 funds solar with electric heating until 31 December 2026. Everyone else can use 0% VAT and, from September 2026, government-subsidised Warm Homes loans.
Last checked 24 September 2026 · 3 sources
In more detail
- WH:LG: England, EPC D-G, income <=£36,000 or benefits; apply via GOV.UK, delivered by councils
- ECO4 (GB): PV only with heat pump/storage heaters/electric heating; ends 31 Dec 2026
- Warm Homes Loan Scheme: UK-wide, loans up to £15,000 for PV and £15,000 for batteries, MCS required
- Scotland: HES loan no longer funds PV/batteries; Wales: Nest may include PV for low-income homes; NI: no general grant
The facts, dated
- 01Warm Homes: Local Grant runs April 2025 to March 2028 with £500m — £500m GBP
scheme · England · checked 24 September 2026 · GOV.UK
- 02ECO4 ends 31 December 2026 after a nine-month extension — 2026-12-31 date
scheme · GB · checked 24 September 2026 · Ofgem
- 03Warm Homes Loan Scheme consumer launch phase from September 2026 — 2026-09 date
scheme · UK · checked 24 September 2026 · GOV.UK
Sources
- GOV.UK — assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/684fe0179d538361ad2da6eb/Warm-Homes-Local…
- Ofgem — www.ofgem.gov.uk/environmental-and-social-schemes/energy-company-obligation-eco
- GOV.UK — assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6a7c8689154113c988fd989d/warm-homes-loan-…
Last checked: 24 September 2026