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UK solar panel grant or schemePotential savingsWhere can I get the grant?EligibilityRun time
Energy Company Obligation 4 (ECO4) inc LA FlexHouseholds could receive free solar panels, new boilers, air source heat pumps and insulation as part of an overall home energy upgradeEngland, Scotland and WalesPeople on eligible benefits, low-income households, and households with people vulnerable to the cold April 2022 to March 2026
Solar TogetherSavings vary between 10 and 25%EnglandHomeowners and renters living in a participating council areaOngoing
Home Upgrade Scheme (HUG2)Local authority dependent, can be in excess of £18,000EnglandLow-income and off-grid households, as well as low energy efficiency–rated propertiesApril 2023 to March 2025
Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)1-40p per kWh of excess electricity produced by solar panelsEngland, Scotland and WalesHomes with a Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certificate or equivalent document. Installation must include an export meter and have a maximum capacity of 5MWOngoing
Zero per cent VATSavings dependent on solar panels cost UK-wideSolar panel purchases and installations made in England, Scotland,  Wales or Northern Ireland April 2022 to March 2027
Welsh Government Warm Homes Nest SchemeHouseholds could receive free solar panelsWalesWelsh households receiving income-related benefits and properties with low energy–performance ratingsOngoing