Can I get solar panels fitted for free?

geek84

Hi Folks

I have seen some adverts that state you can get solar panels fitted for free, regardless of the fact whether or not you claim benefits.

Is that true?

Thanks

FreeBear

geek84 said: I have seen some adverts that state you can get solar panels fitted for free, regardless of the fact whether or not you claim benefits.

Is that true?

If you fall meet the qualifying criteria for ECO4 or a locally administered government grant (Warm Homes funding), you might get free solar panels. But don't hold your breath, and make sure it isn't one of these rent-a-roof schemes.

geek84

Thanks for all your advice, folks.

Much appreciated.

Risteard

FreeBear said:

geek84 said: I have seen some adverts that state you can get solar panels fitted for free, regardless of the fact whether or not you claim benefits.

Is that true?

If you fall meet the qualifying criteria for ECO4 or a locally administered government grant (Warm Homes funding), you might get free solar panels. But don't hold your breath, and make sure it isn't one of these rent-a-roof schemes.

Hard to see how it wouldn't be a rent a roof scheme, otherwise what would be in it for the installer?

Ectophile

Risteard said:

FreeBear said:

geek84 said: I have seen some adverts that state you can get solar panels fitted for free, regardless of the fact whether or not you claim benefits.

Is that true?

If you fall meet the qualifying criteria for ECO4 or a locally administered government grant (Warm Homes funding), you might get free solar panels. But don't hold your breath, and make sure it isn't one of these rent-a-roof schemes.

Hard to see how it wouldn't be a rent a roof scheme, otherwise what would be in it for the installer?

They get to claim a grant off whoever is running the scheme.

Risteard

Ectophile said:

Risteard said:

FreeBear said:

geek84 said: I have seen some adverts that state you can get solar panels fitted for free, regardless of the fact whether or not you claim benefits.

Is that true?

If you fall meet the qualifying criteria for ECO4 or a locally administered government grant (Warm Homes funding), you might get free solar panels. But don't hold your breath, and make sure it isn't one of these rent-a-roof schemes.

Hard to see how it wouldn't be a rent a roof scheme, otherwise what would be in it for the installer?

They get to claim a grant off whoever is running the scheme.

Not enough to pay for it though.