The government has announced the Warm Homes Plan, a nationwide scheme designed to help households upgrade to greener technologies – with a strong focus on solar panels.
Described as “the next step in addressing the long-term issue of energy affordability for the country”, the plan includes £15 billion of investment over the next five years. While funding is aimed primarily at low‑income households, the scheme is designed to support consumer choice across all households.
A key element of the plan is a major national push to triple the number of homes with solar panels. To make this achievable, the government is introducing zero‑ and low‑interest loans to help homeowners manage the upfront costs of solar arrays, battery storage systems, and heat pumps.
Key Impacts for Solar Installers:
• Surging Demand: The plan aims to triple domestic solar capacity by 2030, driving a nationwide “rooftop revolution” that will require the industry to scale rapidly.
• New Build Mandates: Solar will become a default standard on new homes, ensuring a consistent pipeline of installation work from housebuilders and developers.
• Financial Incentives: A wide rollout of government-backed zero‑ and low‑interest loans for solar and battery storage will make adoption far more accessible for homeowners.
• Low-Income Support: Significant funding for low‑income households— including free or heavily subsidised solar and battery upgrades—will open up new and stable market segments.
• Upskilling Opportunities: With an estimated shortfall of 180,000 skilled workers, the plan includes funding to expand training and green‑skills programmes, enabling installation teams to upskill in solar, battery storage, and low‑carbon heating technologies.
To learn more about the Warm Homes Plan, visit: https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/news/2026/01/warm-homes-plan-martin
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