Several national and regional schemes can reduce — or eliminate — the cost of solar panels for Burnley homes. Scheme rules change, so we check current eligibility on every enquiry before recommending a route.
What solar grants are currently available?
Depending on your circumstances, one or more of the following may apply in Burnley:
- Warm Homes Plan — flagship 2026 scheme funding solar, battery storage, insulation and heat pumps for eligible households.
- ECO4 — energy supplier-funded efficiency upgrades for lower-income households in EPC D–G properties.
- Warm Homes Local Grant (Lancashire) — Lancashire-administered funding for low-income households in low-EPC homes.
- 0% VAT on solar — automatic price reduction on qualifying installs until at least March 2027.
- Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) — ongoing payments for exported electricity, paid by your energy supplier.
Who may qualify in Burnley?
Burnley has a high share of pre-1980 terraced and semi-detached housing with lower EPC ratings, which means a meaningful proportion of BB10, BB11 and BB12 households meet the property criteria for grant-funded solar.
Typical qualifying factors:
- Receiving Universal Credit, Pension Credit, Housing Benefit, Tax Credits or similar income-related benefits
- Household income below scheme thresholds
- EPC rating of D, E, F or G
- Owner-occupier or tenant (with landlord agreement) of the property
Not on a benefit?
Can grants cover solar panels and battery storage?
Yes — in many cases. Under the Warm Homes Plan and ECO4, battery storage can be included alongside solar panels where it improves the overall energy outcome for the property. The exact specification depends on roof size, household consumption and retrofit assessor recommendations.
For self-funded installs, 0% VAT also applies to batteries installed at the same time as solar, which materially reduces the upfront cost.
Find out which grants you qualify for
A 10-minute call confirms eligibility before any survey or quote.
What information do you need to check eligibility?
- Your Burnley address and postcode
- Tenure (owner-occupier, private tenant, social tenant)
- Any qualifying benefits in the household
- Approximate household income
- Current EPC rating, if known (we can look this up free)
- Whether the property has had previous insulation or solar measures
How Alliant Energy helps with grant checks
We are a local MCS-certified installer based in Nelson, less than 5 miles from Burnley town centre. Our process:
- Free eligibility check by phone or callback request
- Property survey covering roof, electrics and EPC
- Recommended package — solar, battery and/or insulation — with grant funding route
- Funding paperwork handled on your behalf where applicable
- Installation by our own engineers and full MCS certification on completion
Compare this guide with our wider pages: solar panel grants, solar panels service and battery storage. For a Burnley-specific quote, see our Burnley solar quotes page.
Request a Burnley solar grant assessment
Are solar grants in Burnley still open in 2026?
Yes. The Warm Homes Plan is live, ECO4 has been extended under its umbrella, and 0% VAT and SEG remain in place. Specific scheme rules can change, so we confirm current availability at the quote stage.
Can I get a fully funded solar install in Burnley?
Eligible households in BB10, BB11 and BB12 may qualify for fully funded solar (plus battery and insulation in some cases) under the Warm Homes Plan or ECO4. We confirm this in writing after the survey.
Do I need to switch energy supplier to get an ECO4 grant?
No. ECO4 funding is portable across suppliers and does not require you to switch tariff or provider.
What if my Burnley property doesn't qualify for a grant?
We will still quote on a self-funded basis with 0% VAT applied. Typical payback for self-funded Burnley installs is 7–9 years at current energy prices, plus SEG income on exported electricity.
