international solar incentives
Solar incentives and solar rebates are available to home owners wanting to do solar installations or whole home retrofits to renewable technologies in some parts of the world. Older homes as well as new homes are eligible in many situations.
In 2008, the International Energy Agency (IEA), recommended that governments act now to create the incentives and market conditions, to bring these renewable technologies forward. Private investment and non-profit activities are also playing a strong role in the implementation of green energy technologies in all corners of the world.
Our list includes consumer incentives as well as links providing information on renewable energy initiatives in different countries. There are a wide range of sustainable energy programs globally so we have included a variety of projects here on purpose, to reflect that diversity. Not all countries are approaching solar home upgrades by providing incentives to consumers. If you found a program on our list that’s been discontinued or one that you don’t see listed here, let us know and we’ll update our list for the benefit of our readers.
Africa
incentives
- ESKOM: Tariff Book 2010/2011
- ESKOM: Demand Side Management
- NERSA SA’s First Feed in Tariff: business opportunity
- Tunisia: Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Incentives, Grants, Subsidies
- Uganda: Rural Electrification Agency
intitiatives
Australia
incentives
- Solar Homes Cash Rebates | Gov of Australia
- Feed in Tariff Scheme
- ResourceSmart Rebates
- Green Loans Program
- Energy Matters
- Solar Shop
- Solar Hot Water Rebate | Gov of Australia
- New South Wales Solar Bonus Scheme
Canada
incentives
- 5 Easy Steps to an Ecoenergy Grant
- Green Incentives and Rebates
- Grants and Rebates | Federal Programs
- Home Performance | Energy Advisors
- CanSIA: Incentives by province
- Ontario Feed in Tariffs Program 09-29-09
Central and Northern Asia Republics
incentives
China
incentives
initiatives
European Block
incentives
- Austria Feed in Tariffs
- Belgium: Solwatt Incentives
- Bulgaria Feed in Tariffs
- Czech Republic Incentives
- Denmark Feed in Tariffs
- Estonia Electricity Market Act
- Finland Incentives, Grants, Subsidies
- Germany Renewables Incentives
- Greece Solar Feed in Tariff
- Italy Renewable Energy Provision
- Netherlands Energy Transition
- Portugal Residential Solar Thermal Incentive
- France Renewable Feed in Tariffs
- Spain Feed in Tariffs
- Sweden Solar Heating Investment
- SwissGrid | Feed in Tariffs
India
incentives
initiatives
- IREDA
- India Environmental Portal | National Solar Mission
- RenewTech India 2011 Exhibit & Conference
- Solar India Online
Japan
incentives
initiatives
Mexico
incentives
Middle East
incentives
initiatives
- Albawaba.com - energy news for 22 Middle Eastern countries
New Zealand
incentives
South America
initiatives
- Argentine Renewable Energies Chamber
- Solar Energy Chile Ltda
- SitioSolar
- SolarAid South America
- B-REED Energy Enterprise Brazil
United Kingdom
incentives
- Quick Guide to Feed in Tariffs
- Grants & Discounts Database
- Energy Savings Trust | The Energy Saving House
- Low Carbons Buildings | Consumer Grants
- Scotland Rewewable Energy Grants
- Sustainable Energy Ireland Grants | The Power of One
- UK Renewables Feed in Tariffs
intitiatives
United States
incentives
- EnergyStar.gov | Improve your Home hotline 888-782-7937
- DSIRE Solar State & Federal Incentives
initiatives
- Repower America
- The Green Power Network
- Cooler Planet Solar Information/Free Estimates (West Coast)
- Global Solar Center Information/ Free Estimates (East Coast)
