Veterans who are homeowners or private tenants could be eligible for a solar grant which could help them save money on bills annually and reduce their carbon footprint. Under the government-funded Warm Homes Plan, low-income and vulnerable veterans living in energy inefficient households in England could be eligible for a grant to get solar panels installed for free.
The funding from the Warm Homes Plan — which aims to reduce energy bills for those who need it most — helps households in England install renewable energy solutions such as solar panels which may have previously been unaffordable. Find out if you are likely to be eligible and therefore able to enjoy the £100s in annual bill savings that result from having solar panels installed.
The installation of solar panels will make a very obvious difference through much lower energy bills. Exact savings from these energy efficiency improvements will vary depending on how much electricity you use, the solar system size, how much of the electricity produced you use throughout the day, plus other factors.
However, based on estimates from the Energy Saving Trust, a typical 4 bedroom detached household with solar panels could potentially enjoy annual savings well over £500.
Based on fuel prices as of July 2025, the Energy Saving Trust suggests the following potential savings from solar panel use for a bedroom detached property (including export payments) according to the time they occupy the home throughout the day:
Aside from the financial benefits of adopting solar power technologies, the other key advantage is the environmental impact. Solar panels are a much more environmentally friendly option allow you to reduce your carbon footprint and become a more energy-efficient household.
If you’re a veteran who is in a low-income household (typically lower than £36,000) and living in a property in England with an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) rating D-G, you could apply for a grant to get a solar system installed for free. Provide us with some basic details today and we’ll see if you are eligible for the free financial support.
If you meet the criteria above, you could be entitled to a solar panel grant. For those who do not qualify based on low-income, it is possible that veterans who are considered particularly vulnerable may also be able to qualify for free solar panels. Those living in certain postcodes may also qualify for funding.
Even if you do not own your home, there is still an opportunity for you to apply for funding as a privately renting tenant. You would be the one to submit the application, not your landlord, but you would still require their permission in order to proceed with your application for a solar panel grant.
For those who do not qualify for funding, but would still like to reduce energy costs by installing solar panels, a Warm Homes Fund provides access to low and zero-interest loans to cover the cost. This funding can cover the cost of solar panels and battery storage.
Find out more information if one of these applies to you:
Find out how much your home could save with free funding and by going green.
How your new solar set up will work for you
Solar PV panels consist of multiple cells made from semiconducting materials, which when light shines upon them, electricity is created.
The electricity created can be used, stored in a battery, or exported to the grid to receive money from the energy companies as part of the Smart Export Guarantee.
Electricity is created from daylight, not necessarily direct sunlight, meaning that you’ll still get some electricity produced even on gloomy days.
The world is changing. Climate change is a reality, and there’s a very real need for everyone to shift focus toward renewable energy sources. One
The default source of electricity has traditionally been from the national grid, generated from a range of fossil fuels, including coal, natural gas and oil.
Introduced in 2013, the Energy Company Obligation (ECO Scheme) has been one of the primary ways for UK households to gain free funding for energy
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