Can you still rent a room if you can't afford solar?

Costs for solar power have plummeted since then. You can now get a 3.5 kW system for £7,026. Because of this, many installers have stopped offering the Rent-a-Roof scheme as it’s no longer as lucrative to sell electricity back to the grid. Some installers do still offer Rent-a-Roof for people who can’t afford solar panels.

Should you lease solar panels?

There are five main advantages to leasing solar panels: Save money on electricity: the system will reduce how much energy you use from the grid when switched on. Low or no upfront costs: you don’t have to buy the panels and other equipment upfront.

Should you buy a solar PV system for your home?

Well-chosen solar panels can provide a reliable source of renewable electricity for decades, helping to slash your electricity bills and cut your carbon footprint. But buying an inappropriate solar PV system for your home could leave you out of pocket.

How do I rent solar panels?

You RENT the solar panels for a fixed period by signing a roof lease agreement. If you rent or lease solar panels from a third party, you'll be required to sign a roof lease so that ownership of the solar panels doesn't pass to you once they're installed.

What is a solar panel rent-a-roof scheme?

The Rent-a-Roof scheme lets people who can’t otherwise afford solar panels gain access to them, through installers who will setup solar panels on roofs for reduced prices. Installers can then sell any excess electricity generated back to the grid.

Are solar panels paying rent for your roof?

Technically, they’re not paying rent for your roof, because you’ll get the benefit of powering your home using solar power instead of grid electricity. They’ll make money from the electricity you don’t use. All excess electricity generated is sold back to the grid via the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) scheme.