Grant Funding

Current Grants & Incentives

There are a number of government incentives, finance options, and discounts currently available that can help reduce the cost of installing renewable energy systems in your home or business.

Solar PV & Battery Storage

• 0% VAT on Solar PV – Introduced in 2022, the UK government removed all VAT on residential solar PV installations, making solar systems significantly more affordable for homeowners. This 0% VAT relief is currently scheduled to run until March 2027.
• 0% VAT on Battery Storage (EESS) – In February 2024, the VAT exemption was extended to include stand-alone battery storage systems. This means batteries installed with or without solar panels currently benefit from 0% VAT, also scheduled to run until March 2027.

Spectra Solar Refer-a-Friend Discount

If someone has recommended Spectra Solar to you, you could receive a discount on your installation.

• £100 discount on a Solar PV installation
• £50 discount on a battery installation

If you refer a future customer to us, you’ll also receive the same reward.
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Home Energy Scotland (Scotland Only)

Homeowners in Scotland may be eligible for interest-free loans and grants through the Home Energy Scotland scheme to support renewable energy installations including solar panels and batteries.

Green Finance From Mortgage Providers

Some UK mortgage providers now offer incentives for installing renewable technologies:

• Nationwide Building Society – Offers Green Additional Borrowing, allowing existing mortgage holders to borrow £5,000–£20,000 at 0% interest over 2 or 5 years to fund energy-efficient home improvements including solar panels.

• Lloyds Bank – Provides £750 cashback on solar installations through their Eco Home Hub scheme.

• Halifax – Offers up to £1,000 cashback for solar panels or battery installations.

• Barclays – Provides Greener Home cashback through personal loans or a £500 reward towards solar panels or battery installations.

Heat Pumps

• The Boiler Upgrade Scheme (BUS) in England and Wales offers grants of up to £7,500 towards the installation of air source or ground source heat pumps. This significantly reduces the upfront cost of upgrading to low-carbon heating.
  (BUS scheme)
• Barclays Green Reward – Barclays currently offers £1,000 cashback towards the installation of a low-carbon heating system such as an air source heat pump.

EV Chargers – Residential

From 1st April 2026, the UK government EV charger grant structure includes the following support:

• £500 EV Charger Grant – Renters & Flat Owners

Available if you:

1. Own and live in a flat
2. Rent and live in a residential property
3. Have off-street parking available

• £500 EV Charger Grant – On-Street Parking

Available for households that:

1. Own or rent their property
2. Install a cross-pavement charging solution (such as a charging gully)
3. Only have on-street parking
   (EV charger grant scheme)

EV Chargers – Businesses, Workplaces & Landlords

From 1st April 2026, government workplace charging grants include:

• £500 per charger – Workplace Charging
  • Available to businesses, charities, and public sector organisations
  • Up to 40 charger sockets can be claimed

• £500 per charger – Residential Landlords
  • Available for landlords installing chargers at rental properties 
  • Up to 200 charger sockets per year

• £2,500 per charger – Schools
  • Available to state-funded education institutions
  • Up to 40 chargers in total
    (Business EV grant scheme)

ECO4 Scheme

The ECO4 scheme provides energy-efficiency upgrades for low-income households receiving qualifying benefits and living in inefficient properties.
However, the scheme is currently being phased out by the government, and funding availability is now very limited.

Warm Homes Plan

The upcoming Warm Homes Plan is expected to replace ECO-style funding and will focus on supporting:

• Low-income households
• Fuel-poor homes
• Social housing residents

Full guidance and application routes are not yet available, but more information is expected soon.