Get a grant
Funding for householders is set at 30% of the installed cost of a renewable measure up to £4,000. Householders can also apply for separate grants for two different technologies.
The following criteria must be met:
- the applicant must own the property where the renewable energy system is to be installed
- the renewable energy system must be for a permanently sited building or mobile home
- one quote from an accredited installer must be provided
- the system must be designed, installed and commissioned by an approved installer using approved system components
SCHRI supports a range of renewable energy technologies including:
- solar photovoltaics
- micro hydro-electric
- micro wind
- solar water heating
- solar space heating
- automated wood fuel heating systems (boilers and room heaters/stoves)
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heat pumps (ground, air and water source)
- connections to the Lerwick District Heating Network *(applies to heat exchanger only. Radiators/internal heat distribution system not eligible for grant)
*Connections to the Lerwick District Heat Scheme in Shetland qualify for funding because the primary fuel source is energy from waste, an eligible option under SCHRI.
