Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) inc LA Flex | Households could receive free solar panels, new boilers, air source heat pumps and insulation as part of an overall home energy upgrade | England, Scotland and Wales | People on eligible benefits, low-income households, and households with people vulnerable to the cold | April 2022 to March 2026 |
Solar Together | Savings vary between 10 and 25% | England | Homeowners and renters living in a participating council area | Ongoing |
Home Upgrade Scheme (HUG2) | Local authority dependent, can be in excess of £18,000 | England | Low-income and off-grid households, as well as low energy efficiency–rated properties | April 2023 to March 2025 |
Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) | 1-40p per kWh of excess electricity produced by solar panels | England, Scotland and Wales | Homes with a Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certificate or equivalent document. Installation must include an export meter and have a maximum capacity of 5MW | Ongoing |
Zero per cent VAT | Savings dependent on solar panels cost | UK-wide | Solar panel purchases and installations made in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland | April 2022 to March 2027 |
Welsh Government Warm Homes Nest Scheme | Households could receive free solar panels | Wales | Welsh households receiving income-related benefits and properties with low energy–performance ratings | Ongoing |