Solar Panel Funding
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| Company type | Private Company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Renewable Energy, Solar Power |
| Founded | 2018 |
| Headquarters | Norwich, England, UK |
| Services | Fully funded solar panel installations, home energy assessments, and suitability surveys |
| Website | solarpanelfunding |
Solar Panel Funding is a UK-based renewable energy company that provides fully funded solar panel installations through a privately funded grant scheme.
Background
[edit]Solar Panel Funding was established by Gareth Watts, Damien Pearl, and David Applegate in 2018 in Norwich, UK, to provide renewable energy solutions to financially disadvantaged homeowners.[1] Its self-funded grant model serves as an alternative to government-backed schemes.[2]
The company funds installations through referral fees from non-qualifying customers and also provides home energy assessments and suitability surveys. The company partners with MCS-certified installers and has collaborated with former Olympic athlete Sally Gunnell as a brand ambassador to promote renewable energy accessibility.[3]
In 2024, the company rebranded itself, clarifying SPF's focus on mitigating fuel poverty while emphasizing the private grant concept.[4][5]
Grant scheme and eligibility
[edit]Solar Panel Funding operates a structured grant scheme to support eligible homeowners. To qualify, applicants must meet specific criteria, including being a single-parent household with a child under 18 with a registered illness or disability. The household must have an annual income below £10,000 and own the property where the solar panels will be installed. Eligible applicants must be employed, self-employed, retired (state pension age), or full-time carers. Additionally, energy costs must exceed 10% of the household's annual income, and the applicant must not have previously received a grant from Solar Panel Funding Ltd. The property must also comply with solar panel installation regulations.
The grant is distributed on a first-come, first-served basis, subject to funding availability. Homeowners who do not qualify for a free installation are offered alternative financing options.
References
[edit]- ^ "SOLAR PANEL FUNDING LTD overview - Find and update company information - GOV.UK". find-and-update.company-information.service.gov.uk. Retrieved 2025-05-21.
- ^ "Hunstanton school takes steps towards a more sustainable future". Lynn News. 2025-05-11. Retrieved 2025-05-21.
- ^ "Solar panels in Norfolk | Best installers & grants [2024]". www.sunsave.energy. Retrieved 2025-05-21.
- ^ "Solar Panel Funding Ltd in 51-59 Rose Lane NORWICH - NR1 1BY". www.bizstats.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-05-21.
- ^ "Use Our Easy Fuel Poverty Calulator,See What Help Is Available". 2023-09-27. Retrieved 2025-05-21.