Solar Panel Grants Monmouthshire

What are solar panel grants?

Solar panel grants are an excellent way to offset the cost of installing solar panels. There are a variety of grants available, depending on where you live and what type of system you need but we can help you obtain a solar panel grant through the ECO scheme. 

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In order to be eligible for a solar panel grant, you must first meet certain criteria such as having an appropriate roof space and being located in an area suitable for solar installation, not to mention to be eligible for the solar panel grant under the ECO scheme you will need to be in receipt of certain benefits. Below you will see a list of benefits that are the criteria for applying for a successful solar panel grant. 

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If you meet the criteria, then you can apply to the ECO scheme and be eligible for up to £10,000 towards the cost of a solar panel system.

Who qualifies for a solar panel grant in Monmouthshire?

The solar panel grant scheme is available to home owners, tenants and landlords looking to reduce their energy bills and improve their properties energy performance rating. 
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In order to qualify for solar panel funding in Monmouthshire the following criteria must be met to receive a 100% grant:

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1. The property must not have a mains gas central heating system installed.
2. The existing EPC rating of the property must be below ‘D60’ (we can check this for you)
3. The property must be privately owned or privately rented (we are unable to obtain funding for social housing unfortunately)
4. A resident must be in receipt of one of the following tax credits or benefits:

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• Child Tax credit

• Working tax credit

• Housing Benefit

• Pension Credit

• Universal Credit

• Income Support

• Income based Jobseekers allowance

• Income related Employment & Support Allowance

Solar PV Panels will provide you with free electricity. You can:

• Save £600 per year on your electric bill*

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• Earn money from selling excess electricity back to the National Grid, via the Smart Export Guarantee.

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The funding is limited and is strictly allocated on a first come, first served basis. To check your eligibility, please enter your details in the Grant Checker Form

The funding is only available in England, Scotland and Wales. We are unable to obtain funding in Northern Ireland. We are unable to obtain funding to install solar panels on listed buildings, properties in conservation areas, properties with flat roofs, properties with thatched roofs and properties over three storeys high.

*Annual saving/ income are based on a property in London where the householder is at home all day (based on fuel prices in April 2023) and receiving the Smart Export Guarantee. Actual savings may be lower or higher than £600