The Boiler Upgrade Scheme is still available in 2026, with grants of £7,500 towards eligible air-to-water heat pumps and up to £9,000 for certain off-gas-grid homes. Here is how the current grant works, who may qualify and what happens when you apply.

For many UK homes, yes. Current Energy Saving Trust estimates put a typical 4.5kWp system at around £7,600, with a modelled payback period of roughly 9 to 12 years depending on location and household. Panels typically last 25 years or more. How much of the electricity you use yourself matters a great deal. Based on the current Energy Saving Trust figures used in this guide, electricity you use at home is worth more than twice as much as a typical exported unit. Whether solar