Solar Panel Grants & Funding

Discover what financial support is available for solar panels in Northern Ireland. Some households qualify for fully funded installations.

£0

Possible cost with grants

VAT on domestic solar

Active NI schemes

Multiple Schemes

Varies by scheme

Home Energy Grants NI 2026: Insulation, Windows, Boilers & Solar

Every home energy grant in Northern Ireland for 2026: the Affordable Warmth Scheme, NISEP, boiler replacement and 0% VAT. Who qualifies and how to apply.

NI homeowners and private tenants Most insulation and heating help is means-tested 0% VAT applies to every household, no qualifying needed

Updated 7 Jun 2026 Read more

Affordable Warmth Scheme

Up to £7,500 (£10,000 for solid wall insulation)

Affordable Warmth Scheme NI (& the Warm Homes Plan): 2026 Guide

Northern Ireland's Affordable Warmth Scheme is open until March 2028: up to £7,500 for households earning under £23,000. The GB Warm Homes Plan does not apply in NI.

Owner-occupier living in the property as your main home, or private tenant Gross annual household income under £23,000 Property in Northern Ireland with a need for energy efficiency measures

Updated 15 Mar 2026 Read more

Multiple Schemes

Up to 100% for eligible households

Heat Pump Grants in Northern Ireland: Every Funding Option Explained

All heat pump grants available in Northern Ireland for 2026. NISEP funding, 0% VAT, and the truth about the Affordable Warmth Scheme and the GB-only £7,500 grant. Find out what you qualify for.

Homeowners or private tenants in Northern Ireland Lower-income households (Affordable Warmth: heating and insulation measures) Households off the gas network (NISEP heat pump schemes)

Updated 12 Mar 2026 Read more

NISEP & Commercial Incentives

Varies

Commercial Solar Grants NI: NISEP, Capital Allowances & Tax Relief

Funding for business solar panels in Northern Ireland. NISEP grants, 100% capital allowances, DAERA farm schemes, and how to reduce commercial installation costs by up to 60%.

Registered businesses in Northern Ireland Farms and agricultural businesses Charities and community organisations

Updated 28 Nov 2025 Read more

Multiple Schemes

Varies by scheme

Solar Panel Grants NI 2026: Every Scheme, Who Qualifies & How to Apply

Complete guide to solar panel grants in Northern Ireland. The honest picture: 0% VAT (save £1,200+), export payments, NISEP funding and business schemes. Check what you qualify for.

Lower-income households (Affordable Warmth: insulation and heating only) All domestic installations (0% VAT) Businesses (NISEP, capital allowances)

Updated 30 Apr 2025 Read more

Not sure if you qualify?

Even without grant funding, comparing quotes can save you an average of £800. All domestic solar installations in NI benefit from 0% VAT regardless of eligibility for other schemes.

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