In 2010 when the government first launched their feed in tariff funding for solar panels the tariff payments were so generous that many installers were happy to offer free solar panels through a rent a roof scheme.
Rent a roof solar panel scheme.
The introduction of feed in tariffs fit in april 2010 led to a large number of companies offering customers free solar pv panels which are often referred to as rent a roof schemes with the solar panel owner simply renting the roof space from the customer.
More reasons to steer clear of rent a roof solar electricity deals.
Ours are from a shade greener and we had no problems other than ensuring the mortgage company would lend on a house with rent a roof scheme that the company who owned them was up to the standards required and we had a bit of delay while the solicitors got all the info and paperwork signed over to us.
On trying to remortgage the property the new mortgage lender highlighted that the solar lease was no longer compliant and asked anesco to provide a deed of variation to make the lease cml.
Solar pv panels are expensive.
The householder benefits from the free electricity while the company installing the panel keeps the cash usually earned by the householder from the government s feed in tariff which pays people for generating their.
The risks of rent a roof schemes and free solar panels.
And some companies and groups are interested in helping you to take advantage of the opportunity.
However under a rent a roof scheme payments are made not to the residential property owner instead it is the installer of the system who owns it and the payment will go to them and not the property owner.
Free solar schemes also known as rent a roof schemes provide free electricity generating solar panels to householders.
Thanks to rising energy prices more and more people are looking to invest in solar energy as a way of saving money and reducing their energy bills making the prospect of free solar all the more tempting.
Known as the rent a roof scheme a growing number of companies are offering to fit and maintain solar panels on your roof for free.
We bought a house in march that has the rent a roof solar panels fitted.
But with the feed in tariffs now available they can be an attractive investment.
We bought a property with an existing solar panel lease rent a roof with homesun now administered by anesco.
J ulie griffiths wanted to reduce her carbon footprint by installing solar panels.
This suited many home owners as the average cost of a 4kw solar system was over 15 000.
Can buy out the scheme.
Would make much sense if you used one of the rent a roof companies to put a panel up for you.
So you might be offered a solar panel for free in exchange for the feed in tariff income.