Solar Panel Support and Subsidies in Latvia 2025

Available Support Programmes in 2025

Latvia offers several types of financial support for solar panel installation that can significantly reduce the initial investment and shorten the payback period. Use all available support — we help you access it.

Altum Energy Efficiency Loan

For private individuals — a loan at significantly reduced rates from 2.5% per year for financing solar panels and other energy efficiency measures. Loan amount up to €50,000. Term up to 20 years.

LIAA Green Investment Support

For businesses — EU fund support with co-financing of up to 50% of project costs for renewable energy system installation. Application through LIAA's advertised competitions.

0% VAT for Private Individuals

Solar panel systems in Latvia have a 0% VAT rate for private individuals (standard rate is 21%). For example, on an €8,000 project that is €1,680 saved — automatically, no application required.

Municipal Programmes

Some local authorities offer additional financial support of up to 30% of costs for solar panel installation. Availability varies by region — we help identify what's available in your area.

Apartment Building Programme

For apartment buildings — the Altum multi-family building energy efficiency programme can include solar panel installation together with insulation and other energy efficiency measures.

Business Tax Advantages

Businesses can attribute solar panel costs to business expenses, reducing corporate income tax. Also depreciable as production equipment.

Altum Loan — How to Apply

The Altum energy efficiency loan is the most accessible support for private individuals installing solar panels. Process:

Get a quote from us

First get a precise system quote — this is required for the Altum application. We prepare all the documentation.

Application to Altum or a bank

Apply for the loan at the Altum website or a partner bank. We help with application preparation.

Decision and agreement

Altum typically makes a decision within 10–20 working days. After approval — loan agreement and disbursement.

Installation

After loan approval we begin system installation. A parallel process is often possible — installation during the loan processing period.

Payback with Support — An Example

Government support programmes can significantly shorten the investment payback period. A concrete example for an 8 kWp system:

System price without support: €7,500
0% VAT saving (automatic): already included in price
Municipal support 20% (if available): −€1,500
Your effective investment: €6,000
Annual electricity savings: ~€1,500
Payback period: ~4 years (without support ~5 years)

Use our solar panel calculator to calculate your individual savings, or see solar panel prices.

Solar Panels for Businesses — LIAA Grant

For businesses, solar panel installation is especially advantageous with LIAA grant programmes that can cover up to 50% of project costs. Programme conditions change — contact us to find out about current competitions and requirements, or approach LIAA directly.

In addition to the LIAA grant, businesses can also use Altum investment loans with favourable terms for larger projects. We help select the optimal financing combination and prepare the necessary documents.

We help you access the maximum support

Our team helps clients identify and access available support — Altum loan documentation, information about LIAA competitions and municipal programmes are part of our full service.

Why Choose Us?

Support consultation

We advise on all available support and help prepare application documents.

Quote for Altum application

We prepare a precise quote required for the Altum loan application — at no extra charge.

Full service

From identifying support through to system installation and handover — we handle everything.

Honest pricing

Our price already includes 0% VAT for private individuals. Final price in the quote — no surprises.

Fast response

We answer support questions within 5 minutes. Phone consultation — free of charge.

All of Latvia

We serve clients across Latvia — including in regions where we identify municipal support individually.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About Support

In 2025 several support programmes are available: Altum energy efficiency loan for private individuals at reduced rates (from 2.5% per year), LIAA grant programmes for businesses with co-financing of up to 50%, municipal co-financing programmes, 0% VAT on solar panel systems for private individuals, and corporate tax advantages for businesses.

The Altum energy efficiency loan can be applied for at the Altum website or at a bank that partners with Altum. An application form, income documents and a project quote are required. We help clients prepare the necessary documents and complete the application.

Yes. Businesses can access LIAA-administered EU fund support programmes with co-financing of up to 50% of project costs for renewable energy systems. Businesses can also attribute solar panel costs to business expenses, reducing corporate income tax.

Yes. Solar panel systems in Latvia have a 0% VAT rate for private individuals (the standard rate is 21%). This represents a significant cost saving — on an €8,000 project that is €1,680 saved compared to the standard VAT rate.

Yes, we help clients identify and access available support. We prepare the necessary documents for the Altum application, advise on LIAA programmes for businesses and help identify available municipal programmes in your region.