Grants in Northern Ireland

Grants available for renewable energy installations in Northern Ireland.

Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)

MCS-certified solar up to 5 MW, choose from participating suppliers

3-15p/kWh for exported electricity

Solar

More information →Verified: February 2026

0% VAT on Energy Efficiency

Residential properties in England, Scotland, Wales. Extended to March 2030.

Saves ~£1K-2.5K on typical install

Solar

Verified: February 2026

EV Chargepoint Grant (Renters/Flats)

Renters and flat residents only. Homeowners NOT eligible since March 2022.

£350 per socket, up to 2 sockets

EV Charging

More information →Verified: February 2026

NIHE Boiler Replacement Allowance

NI homeowners with household income under £20,000 and boiler 15+ years old

Up to £1,000 towards heating replacement

Heat Pumps

More information →Verified: March 2026

0% VAT on Energy Efficiency — NI

All residential properties in Northern Ireland

Always been 0% VAT in NI (predates GB scheme)

Solar

Verified: March 2026

Affordable Warmth Scheme — NI

Low-income NI households (income-tested). Covers insulation, heating upgrades.

Free or heavily subsidised energy efficiency improvements

Heat Pumps

More information →Verified: March 2026

0% VAT on Battery Storage — NI

All residential properties in Northern Ireland

Always been 0% VAT in NI

Battery Storage

Verified: March 2026