Free solar panels?

gord115

My wife had a phone call Friday offering free solar panels.
 She didn't know I had been browsing the internet researching solar panels.

This is probably where they got my number.
The thing is I thought the free solar panel offers had finished years ago.

As I understand it you got free panels to use the power during 
the day and the company got the money from the surplus electricity produced.

Is this still an option?
Thanks in advance

Martyn1981

Hi, obviously be careful. The old model was to install PV for free, then they made their money off the Gov subsidy payments, but that's ended.

Another potential model is one where the install is free, but you commit to buy the leccy off them at an agreed price, might be OK, but you're locked in, probably with an inflationary increase, and 'they' own rights to your roof for a couple of decades.

Lastly, could be a free install, where you pay for them over time, so a bit like a personal loan, but this one would be secured.

Gut feeling is very negative, but might be worth just checking to see what's offered if you can spare the time.

QrizB

There are also free panels available to low-income households under the ECO LAD scheme. See a previous thread here:
https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6324209/how-do-i-know-which-warmer-homes-grants-solar-panels-to-trust

gord115

Thanks everyone. My wife didn't take details but if they ring again I will look into it.