Grants & Finance
Current UK government incentives, export tariffs, and funding options for solar panels, battery storage, EV chargers, and heat pumps. We keep up to date with the latest schemes so you do not miss out.
Current Government Grants & Schemes
These schemes are active now. Eligibility and amounts can change, so we confirm everything during your free consultation.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Air source & ground source heat pumps, biomass boilers
Zero VAT on Renewables
Solar panels, batteries, heat pumps, insulation
Smart Export Guarantee
Surplus solar, wind, hydro exported to grid
ECO4 Scheme
Insulation, heating upgrades, smart controls
Warm Homes Local Grant
Insulation, heat pumps, solar, smart controls
Warm Home Discount
One-off discount on electricity bills
Energy Tariffs for Solar & Battery Owners
Choosing the right energy tariff can significantly increase your savings. Export rates, smart time-of-use pricing, and EV tariffs all affect your payback.
Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) Rates
Get paid for the surplus solar energy you export to the grid. Rates vary by supplier — shop around for the best deal.
| Supplier | Tariff Name | Rate (per kWh) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Octopus Energy | Outgoing Octopus | 12p | Flat rate. Smart meter required. |
| Octopus Energy | Agile Outgoing | Variable | Half-hourly wholesale rates. No cap. Best for battery owners. |
| OVO | SEG Beyond Exclusive | 12p | Must also buy electricity from OVO. |
| OVO | SEG Install Exclusive | Up to 20p | OVO must install your solar+battery. |
| British Gas | SEG Tariff | Variable | Best rate for British Gas customers. |
| EDF Energy | SEG | Variable | Contact EDF for current rate. |
Rates correct at time of research but change frequently. We recommend checking supplier websites for current rates before switching. Sunlit Solutions can advise on the best SEG tariff for your system during consultation.
Smart Time-of-Use Tariffs
Pair your solar and battery with a smart tariff to maximise savings. Buy cheap, store energy, and export at peak prices.
Octopus
Agile Octopus
Half-hourly wholesale
Battery owners who can shift usage/export
Octopus
Flux
3-rate import + export
Solar+battery (cheap 02:00-05:00, peak export 16:00-19:00)
British Gas
Charge Power
Time-of-use
Battery charging overnight at half price (12am-5am)
British Gas
Heat Pump Tariff
Time-of-use
Heat pumps, EVs, batteries — 70 hrs/week at half price
EV Charging Tariffs
If you have or plan to get an electric vehicle, these tariffs offer cheap overnight charging that pairs well with solar and battery.
Octopus
Octopus Go
Off-peak: 00:30 – 05:30
Cheap night rate for EV + home
Octopus
Intelligent Octopus Go
Off-peak: Smart-scheduled
Next-gen smart charging, works with any EV/charger
EDF
GoElectric
Off-peak: 23:00 – 06:00
7 hours cheaper off-peak every night
British Gas
EV Tariff
Off-peak: Overnight
Requires EV + home charger
Finance Options
Spread the cost of your renewable energy installation with competitive finance. We work with FCA-regulated partners to offer flexible payment plans subject to status.
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Typical payback: 10–15 years
For a solar+battery system. Payback shortens as electricity prices rise and battery costs fall.
Annual savings
£600–£1,200
SEG income
£100–£300
Grants & finance FAQs
Important disclaimer
Grant, finance, and incentive availability can change. Rates and eligibility criteria are confirmed at the time of application. Sunlit Solutions will verify current eligibility during your consultation and guide you through the application process. We are not a financial adviser; independent advice should be sought for finance decisions.
Find out what funding is available for you
Speak to a specialist about grants, SEG tariffs, finance, and payback for your renewable energy project.