Business Solar Grants

8.Applying for a grant

We would be happy to discuss your proposal with you prior to your application, so that we can check eligibility and highlight any areas where we think you will need to provide more detailed explanations. Please contact pfunds@testvalley.gov.uk.

Applications must be made by submitting the application form found here: Solar business park grants 2025-26

Please email your completed form together with supporting documentation to pfunds@testvalley.gov.uk.

You will be asked for details about your business or organisation, the planned works, project costs and the delivery timescales. You will also need to provide the supporting information outlined below:

  • The reference number for your application to TVBC to determine if prior approval is required for your installation or for your planning permission.
  • A copy of a recent statement from your business bank account. The statement must be dated within 2 months of the application date and show the bank account name and business address.
  • A copy of the most recent full statutory audited / unaudited accounts for your business or, if self-employed, a copy of your most recent HMRC self-assessment return.  
  • Valid, detailed quotes for the proposed installation showing the install capacity of the proposed arrays, how they will be sited on your roof, expected power generation / yield, and potential savings in year 1 in terms of money and CO2. The number of quotations required will be determined by the value of the quotation as described in Section 7. The quotes for installation must be from MCS-certified Solar PV contractors.
  • Proof of ownership for your premises or a copy of your lease or rental agreement.
  • Written confirmation from your landlord of permission to undertake the project if you are not the landlord.
  • Any additional information you want to provide to support your application.

Your personal information will be used only for the purposes of assessing your application or providing you with information including the TVBC Business Newsletter to support your business; it will not be transferred outside of the European Economic Area. Should you decide you do not wish to receive the TVBC newsletter, you can unsubscribe by clicking the unsubscribe option at the bottom of the newsletter. Information on the Council’s use of your data can be found here: GDPR Privacy Statement | Test Valley Borough Council.

On submission of your application, you will receive an acknowledgement. Your application will be checked for eligibility and reviewed for completeness. You will be contacted if there are any outstanding queries.

We will let you know the outcome of your application by email using the contact details that you have provided.

If your application is successful, we will send you a grant offer letter which details the agreed project and your ongoing obligations under the terms and conditions of the grant. If you want to accept the grant offer letter you must sign and return the declaration within 20 working days. If you do not accept your offer in this time period, it will be withdrawn. 

If your application is unsuccessful, we will explain the reasons for this. There are no appeals rights for the grant; our decision is final.