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Independent UK guides to heat pumps, solar panels, EV chargers and the government grants that actually exist in 2026. Plain-English, primary-source cited, and updated as the rules change.
£7,500
heat pump grant
0% VAT
until March 2027
20–25 yrs
heat pump lifespan
£7,500 grant
Available now
What are you looking to install?
Costs, grants, and honest reviews for every option.
Heat Pumps
Air, ground and water source heat pumps — costs, brands, what installation actually involves.
Solar Panels & Battery
Solar PV with battery storage — installed costs, payback, and the best Smart Export Guarantee tariffs.
EV Chargers
Home EV charging — 7 kW smart chargers, install costs, and the grants you might actually qualify for.
Wind Turbines
Domestic wind turbines — what they cost, what they really generate, and the narrow cases where they pay.
Government grants and incentives in 2026
Thousands off the cost of upgrading your home — if you qualify.
Boiler Upgrade Scheme
Up to £9,000
Off a heat pump in England & Wales — now up to £9,000 for off-gas oil/LPG homes.
Electric Vehicle Grant
Up to £3,750
Off the price of a new EV under £37,000. Applied automatically at the dealership.
0% VAT
0% until 31 March 2027
Heat pumps, solar, batteries, insulation and more. Reverts to 5% after.
Why Renewable Ready
Clear, current, and grounded in primary sources
UK renewables policy moves fast and most comparison sites haven't caught up. Renewable Ready is built around one principle: every fact has a primary source, every number is dated, and every guide gets rewritten when the rules change — not when SEO demands it.
Primary-source cited
gov.uk, Ofgem, MCS and manufacturer data
Real pricing
Sourced from current UK install data
Plain English
No jargon, no hard sell
Independent
No sponsored content, no hidden bias
Key numbers, 2026
Standard heat pump grant (gas/electric homes)
£7,500
Now live for off-gas oil/LPG homes
£9,000
VAT until 31 March 2027
0%
Latest analysis
The newsworthy takes and myth-busters the big comparison sites don't write.
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ReadReady to explore your options?
Whether you're considering a heat pump, solar panels, or just want to understand the grants — start here.
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