What percentage of solar PV installations have a less than 10kW capacity?

The vast majority of installations had a capacity of less than or equal to 10kW (98.95% of all installations). Of the £114,480.37 in payments made during SEG Y1, £105,124.37 (91.83%) went to solar PV installations in this capacity range.

What if I don't qualify for a solar panel grant?

If you don't qualify for any solar panel grants, there's another way to start benefiting from solar electricity with no upfront cost. Sunsave Plus, the UK’s first solar subscription, will provide you with best-in-class kit, all in one easy solar & battery package that comes with a 20-year Sunsave Guarantee.

What is the solar together scheme?

The scheme aims to bring together households and local authorities to make solar power more accessible and affordable for homeowners and small businesses. Our recent survey found that 28.91 per cent of Independent readers who received solar panel funding to buy solar panels used the Solar Together scheme*.

Should you apply for a solar panel grant?

By applying for a solar panel grant, you could receive heavily discounted or even free solar panels, resulting in annual energy bill savings upwards of £1,040. We recently conducted a survey of over 1,540 Independent readers who own solar panels* to understand how they made the most of the solar panel funding available to them.

Will UK government quadruple solar power investment in 2024?

Open Access Government, UK Government to quadruple solar power investment through GB Energy initiative, July 2024. The Guardian, Labour’s ‘rooftop revolution’ to deliver solar power to millions of UK homes, July 2024. Are there different solar panel grants across the UK?

Can you get a Welsh Government grant for solar panels?

If you’re looking for a Welsh government grant for solar panels, the Warm Homes Nest scheme offers free advice, and eligible homeowners could receive financial assistance for solar panel installation.