Solar Incentive Checker
Which solar incentives, rebates, and subsidies might you qualify for? Choose your location and answer a few questions to see likely programs, why each one may or may not apply, and the official page to check. Programs change often, so the final decision always rests with the program itself.
Programs in United States
No national program clearly fits these answers.
- Federal Residential Clean Energy Credit (25D) (Ended)The 30% federal tax credit for home solar owners.The IRS says this credit is not available for property placed in service after December 31, 2025.IRS
- State, city, and utility programs (Check locally)Rebates, tax exemptions, and performance payments vary by state and utility.Rules depend on your state and utility. Search DSIRE for your address.DSIRE incentive database
This shows what you may qualify for. Confirm the rules on the official page before you sign anything. Last checked 2026-11-06.
How this is calculated
Program rules
We keep a short list of national programs for each country pack: the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Europe, Australia, and India. Each program links to its source.
Your answers
Each program checks your property type, ownership, system size, and whether you are adding a battery. The result says may qualify, unlikely, ended, or check locally, with the reason.
Estimated value
We only show a value where a program publishes a simple formula. Many programs depend on your installer's price or local rules, so no figure is shown for those.
Worked example: a 3 kW home in India
PM Surya Ghar pays ₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 for the third, so a 3 kW system may receive ₹78,000. Larger systems stay at ₹78,000.
By contrast, a United States home installing solar in 2026 cannot use the federal 25D credit, because it ended for property placed in service after December 31, 2025. State and utility programs may still help.
How accurate is this?
Rules were last checked on 2026-11-06, with the next review due by 2027-05-06. Some details came from secondary sources where an official page could not be read, so always confirm on the linked page before you rely on a program.
Common mistakes
- Assuming a tax credit still applies because an old article says so
- Deducting a discount that your installer's quote already includes
- Signing a contract before checking a program's timing rules
- Assuming every installer is approved for every program
Limits of this tool
- Only major national programs are listed. Many local schemes are not
- This is general information, not tax or legal advice
- The official program always decides who qualifies
What to do next
- Add a confirmed amount to the solar payback calculator
- Ask each installer which programs their price includes
Frequently asked questions
Is the US federal solar tax credit still available?
Not for homeowners buying a system now. The IRS says the Residential Clean Energy Credit is not available for property placed in service after December 31, 2025.
How much is the PM Surya Ghar subsidy?
₹30,000 per kW for the first 2 kW and ₹18,000 for the third, up to ₹78,000 for 3 kW or more. Confirm current rules on the national portal.
Are there solar grants in the UK?
Most homes benefit from 0% VAT and can earn export payments through the Smart Export Guarantee. Grants for specific households vary, so check GOV.UK and your local council.
What is the Australian solar rebate?
The Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme creates certificates that lower your upfront price. Most installers apply it directly, so it is usually already in your quote.