Scottish Government Solar Panel Scheme

Can you get government funded solar panels.

Scottish government solar panel scheme.

Not only could you save money and reduce carbon emissions but you could actually earn money. A total of 5 million has been made available in 2018 to 2019 for eligible applicants. This scheme awarded homeowners a generous sum of money for installing solar panels if successful applicants could receive up to 30 of the cost of installation worth up to 4 000. The scheme is delivered on our behalf by local energy scotland who have a network of development officers based throughout scotland to provide assistance and guidance to applicants and potential applicants.

The smart export guarantee seg is a scheme valid in scotland england and wales that enables homeowners with solar panels to earn money by exporting energy back to the grid. To date there appears to be limited developer interest in scotland for large photovoltaics pv arrays as a means of harnessing renewable energy and schemes tend to be limited to small numbers of units on roofs of domestic or commercial properties. Users are free to sign short term contracts with different energy providers and can usually choose between fixed and variable rates. Up until 2010 the scottish government backed the energy savings scotland home renewables grant.