Solar & Wind Power Grants

See if you qualify for a grant that will help gives your home a natural, renewable source of energy.

See the following FAQ to find out if this green grant is for you. Also, why not try some Home Insulation DIY and see our Energy Saving Tips - there's a number of ways you can reduce your energy bills without too much bother.

Solar & Wind Power Grants are just some of a number of energy saving grants available. For more details on the kinds of schemes on offer, see our section on Government Grants for Making your Home Green. Also see our videos on How to Insulate your Home & How to Save Energy in your Home.

If you need to call in the professionals to insulate your home, repair your heating or spruce up your double-glazing, see Builders, Heating Engineers & Glaziers. To keep boiler breakdowns at bay, it's a good idea to look into Annual Boiler Servicing - when it comes to heating repairs prevention is definitely cheaper than cure.

What are the Solar & Wind Power Grants?

These types of grants are supplied by the Energy Saving Trust (EST).

Solar Power

There are different types of grants available depending on what type of improvement you need:

Solar Water Grant - £400.
Solar Photovoltaic Grant - £3,000 per 1KWp of energy with an overall maximum of £15,000 or 50% of the total cost, whichever is lower.
Scottish properties are eligible for a grant covering 30% of the installation cost up to £4,000.

Wind Power

If you're a homeowner installing a wind power turbine on your house, you could be eligible for £1000 for each KW installed. The limit is £2500 or 30% of the total installed cost for those in England and £4000 or 30% of the total cost in Scotland.

Am I eligible?

To be eligible for a solar or wind power grant, you first need to undertake a number of energy efficiency measures to minimise your home's energy requirements, have an approved installer lined-up and use certified products. See How do I apply? for contact details to learn more.

How do I apply?

Solar grant applications are made on a quarterly basis and applications are assessed by an independent panel. A grant is paid out in two stages, up to 70% at approval and 30% on completion.

To find out more about making energy efficiency improvements as well as choosing the right technology and certified installer for your solar or wind power, call the Energy Saving Trust Advice Centre on 0800 512 012.

To protect your home against sudden problems that can hit the pocket hard, you might like to choose Gas Central Heating Cover.

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