Solar Panel Grants Wrexham

What are solar panel grants?

Solar panel grants are available to homeowners and landlord under the Energy Company Obligation (ECO) scheme, created in 2013 by the UK government. The scheme was designed to reduce carbon emissions and provide support for low-income households who are struggling to cover their energy bills.

Homeowners and landlords can apply for grants from their energy supplier that will help pay up to 100% of the cost of a solar panel installation. This is usually done through either a voucher or through direct payment to the installer. In some cases, grants are also available for other energy-saving measures such as insulation and more efficient boilers.

As part of the ECO scheme, energy suppliers must provide support to low-income households in order to meet their targets under the scheme. This means that those on lower incomes may be eligible for additional grants or larger payments.

The scheme also requires energy suppliers to provide information and advice on energy-saving measures, renewable technologies and home heating systems. This is to ensure that consumers can make informed decisions about how they can save money on their energy bills while reducing their carbon footprint.

Who qualifies for a solar panel grant in Wrexham?

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 Wrexham 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