The funding landscape for renewables in Scotland has changed significantly. Here is what is currently available:
0% VAT on solar and batteries — Solar panels and battery storage installations are 0% VAT until 31 March 2027. This applies whether you install solar on its own, a battery on its own, or both together. That saves you around 20% compared to the standard rate. This is automatic — no application needed.
OZEV EV charger grant — From 1 April 2026, the OZEV grant provides up to £500 per socket for renters, flat owners, landlords, and workplace installations. Standard homeowners who own a house are no longer eligible. Mackie Electrical is OZEV-approved and handles the paperwork for you.
Home Energy Scotland — HES no longer funds standalone solar PV or battery installations. Their interest-free loans and grants now focus on heat pumps, biomass boilers, and energy efficiency packages. Solar and batteries are only funded by HES when installed as part of a heat pump package.
Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) — If you generate more solar electricity than you use, your energy supplier pays you for the excess. Rates are typically 5–15p per kWh exported. You need an MCS-certified installation to qualify — which is standard with Mackie Electrical.
We walk you through exactly what you are eligible for during your free survey.