Affordable Solar Energy for Homes
Although the real cost of solar panels for your home and solar energy systems can be quite expensive initially, they can also be affordable as well if they are chosen wisely and installed by the proper solar energy system installers. What you should keep in mind is that there are government grants which you can avail yourself of that will make any approved solar energy system for the home affordable. However, the rules governing which systems can qualify for the grant and which installers can be employed are quite specific.
What Is the Government Grant?
Before talking about which solar energy systems qualify for the grant it is important to understand just what that grant is. In the UK as well as in many other countries throughout the world, the government grant is called the Feed in Tariff scheme. In the UK, those who have specific solar energy systems installed by installers who are accredited by Microgeneration Certification Scheme MCS, what mcs accredited solar installers can do for you is actually earn 41.3p for every kWh of electricity generated. They will receive this tariff even if they use the electricity themselves. As well, these consumers are also paid for excess electricity they feed back into the national grid and are eligible for reduced rates of the portion of electricity they still buy from month to month.
Solar Energy UK Systems that Qualify for the Grant
As mentioned above, the solar power energy system must be installed only by a solar energy installer who is MCS accredited. But beyond that, the solar panels themselves must be MCS certified. Not only will this enable the homeowner or business to take part in the FIT scheme to earn money as part of the government grant, the installation is guaranteed for 25 years as are the current FIT rates. If you are looking to significantly reduce what you pay for energy solar panels is the way to go! Most MCS certified solar panels installed by an MCS accredited installer can provide 40 to 60% of the electricity being used by an average household. When all of this is added up, a solar energy system can be quite affordable and may also pay for itself within the first 10 to 15 years!
Which Is the Best Solar Energy System for the Grant?
The only way to determine which system is best for the grant would be to have an MCS solar installer do an onsite assessment of your building. Some solar PV panels are best installed on rooftops whilst others need to be ground mounted to capture the sun’s rays from the correct angles and unobstructed by other buildings and trees. Even so, the best solar energy system for the government grant is really the only solar energy system that would qualify and that would be one that is MCS certified and installed by an MCS accredited installer. There is no getting around this. If you want to take part in the Feed in Tariff you must follow these regulations.
New Energy Futures has more than 50 MCS accredited solar installers on staff who can meet with you to discuss which system would best suit your needs. It is simply a matter of calling 0844 774 1407 or filling out the short form online to schedule a free onsite no obligation visit from one of our MCS accredited expert installers.
