Solar PV

Run on behalf of the DTI the goal of the Energy Saving Trust's Solar PV programme is to create a long-term, sustained and viable market for solar photovoltaics. The funding, available to a wide audience, will make the technology an attractive investment for domestic to large scale projects.

For the latest news on PV grants, click here.

Solar PV installations fall into two categories:

1. Bolt-on systems - these literally bolt onto the existing building (on top of roof tiles or vertical façade);
2. Integrated systems - these replace roof tiles with PV tiles, or existing external cladding materials with PV cladding.

We offer PV grants for equipment and work that are directly related to the PV system - modules, inverter(s), installation, grid connection and warranty. Unrelated building work doesn't qualify.

Small-scale grants are subject to capping according to whether they're for a bolt-on or integrated system.

Get free advice about Solar PV in your area by calling 0800 298 3978 or find out more detail about how PV works here.

More information

• Download the product list to see which modules and inverters qualify.
• Installations for the programme have to meet certain technical specifications. Please download technical specifications here and keep the document handy for your grant-related work.
• Find out more about grants distributed through the PV programme.
• Click here to find out about a local project or installer.
• Find out more about the latest funding round - successful projects.