The feed in tariff is a premium payment for every unit of electricity that is generated by solar energy systems. The Feed-in Tariff is tax free to domestic households and index linked to inflation for both commercial and domestic installations.
Many solar energy companies will now offer you free solar panels in exchange for your feed in tariff payments.
So you can see how lucrative it is. If you can afford to, I would buy the solar panels yourself and take all the payments. That way, you save on your bills and make money via the feed in tariff payments.
To be eligible for the feed in tariff, you will need to use a certified installer and products. Just do your homework as there are plenty of cowboys about.
Cheap solar power is easily achievable if you shop around. Do your homework, get different quotes and compare them.
Alternatively, you could just use our free no obligation form to the right of this screen. We have done all the research for you and partnered with who we feel offers the best price and service in the UK.
With solar energy, you will have independence from the grid and will be doing your bit for the environment.
Solar energy is green, sustainable and renewable. It is the future! So what are you waiting for?
Other grants
There are other incentives available from several organisations that encourage the installation of various renewable energy installations as well.
The Energy Saving Trust
programme will run over three years and replaces the previous DTI Clear Skies and
solar energy grants
programme.
These solar energy grants are open to households, public, not for profit and commercial organisations across the UK (except the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man). These programmes will demonstrate how affordable solar panels, energy efficiency and microgeneration can work together to create low carbon buildings.
This includes;
Solar Panels for Water Heating
Wood Fuel Boilers
Automated Wood Pellet Stoves
Ground Source Heat Pumps
Wind and Micro-Hydro power
These grants are available because the government is pushing for the uptake of solar energy to reduce our reliance on traditional forms of energy.
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