Solar Panel Grants Swansea

What are solar panel grants?

Solar panel grants are available to homeowners and landlord under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme, which is a government-backed scheme. The scheme aims to help cut carbon emissions and reduce energy bills for vulnerable households by making energy efficiency improvements such as free solar panels or home insulation.

To be eligible for the grant, you must have an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating of D or above and meet certain criteria set by your energy company. You must also meet the requirements set out by the Energy Saving Trust. This includes having a valid claim to ownership, proof of residence and the ability to pay for any additional energy-saving items.

The amount you can receive varies depending on your energy company and their commitment to making your home more energy efficient. 

Who qualifies for a solar panel grant in Swansea?

Under ECO4 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 a solar panel grant in Swansea there are a number of criteria that must be met before receiving the funding. You will need to be receiving a form of income based government benefit and have a household income that does not exceed a threshold if you are in receipt of child benefit. 

ECO4 is available to:

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• Homeowners, landlords and private tenants

• Households with inefficient electric heating 

• Households receiving income related benefits

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Qualifying benefits under the ECO4 scheme are as follows: 

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• Child tax credit 

• Income support

• Income based jobseekers allowance 

• Income related employment and support allowance 

• Pension credit guarantee 

• Universal credit 

• Working tax credit 

• Child benefit*

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 *If you claim child benefit and this is the only benefit you receive. The threshold amounts are set below:

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• A single adult with 1 child: £19,900

• A single adult with 2 children: £24,800

• A single adult with 3 children: £29,600

• A single adult with 4 or more children: £34,500

• Couple with 1 child: £27,500

• Couple with 2 children: £32,300

• Couple with 3 children: £37,200

• Couple with 4 or more children: £42,000