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Solar Power Grants

Solar power grants are available for householders who are investing in generating your own heating or electricity. This can be either by solar photovoltaic or solar hot water. For further information on grants available in your country look at the list below:

Solar Grants UK

Grants in the UK are available for up to £2500 per property which can be used towards the cost of producing your own renewable energy. It is run by the Low Carbon Buildings Programme. There is a Process for applying for solar grants UK.

Grants may also be available from your energy supplier, you can call the local advice line on 0800 512 012 for further information.

Solar grants Scotland

Solar Grants in Scotland are available for up to 30% of the installation to a maximum amount of £4000. The scheme is run by Energy Saving Trust Scotland.

Solar Grants Northern Ireland

Northern Ireland Grants are also available from the Low Carbon Buildings Programme. Additional grants are available further details can be found NIE Energy Limited.

Incentives for US

There are many different incentives in the US for installing renewable energy. Full information on Federal, State and Local incentives can be found on the Database of State Incentives fro Renewable and Efficiency (DSIRE).

Grants Canada

You will need to hire the services of a certified energy advisor to be able to apply for a grant. The scheme is run by Natural Resources Canada.

Global Renewable Energy Database

For all other countries including Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Russia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and many more can be found by searching on Global renewable Energy database. The results will provide a list of grants, incentives and policies including links to various sites for each country.


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