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?

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 Swansea 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