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Solar funding guides

These guides explain solar funding in plain English. Each one links to the official source, so you can check the facts for yourself.

By the Solar Funding editorial team 10 guides
Funding routes

ECO4 and solar panels in 2026: what changed

ECO4 ends on 31 December 2026 and the insulation scheme GBIS has closed. Find what that means for solar panels, what replaces them, and what to do now.
Staying safe

How to check an installer is MCS certified

Why MCS certification matters for export payments and grants, how to check an installer on MCS, which consumer codes to seek and the red flags to avoid.
Money and finance

Is there funding for solar batteries in the UK?

Solar battery funding in the UK is limited. See the 0% VAT rule, where grants cover batteries, what has closed in Scotland and how to avoid false claims.
Eligibility

Solar funding if you get benefits

See which benefits count for solar funding in England, Wales and Scotland, how the lists differ, and what to have ready before you apply. Updated October 2026.
Eligibility

Solar panels for renters and landlords

Can you get solar panels if you rent, or help tenants if you let? See how landlord consent, grant rules and EPC duties work in England, Wales, Scotland and NI.
Eligibility

Your EPC rating and solar funding

Your EPC band can decide whether you qualify for solar funding. Learn why bands D to G matter, how to find your certificate and when a new one may help.

How we write these guides

Every guide is written by the Solar Funding editorial team and checked against the official source. Because scheme rules change, each guide shows the date it was last reviewed.

We never decide who qualifies, and we do not promise funding. Instead, we show you where to check, so the body that runs each scheme can give you a real answer.