Grants

If you’re seeking to install a photovoltaic (PV) solar system in your home or business premises, its worth looking into what funding and grants for PV are available.

The Carbon Emissions Reduction Target (CERT) has been in force since early 2008, and this requires commercial energy suppliers such as electric companies to help homeowners reduce their carbon emissions. This has led to the availability of a range of grants and cost reduction measures.

There are various grants available for businesses who want to reduce their carbon footprint and enhance their ‘green credentials’. As the issue of global warming and the need to reduce emissions becomes more urgent, it pays for businesses to stay one step ahead of the game and incorporate this form of heating and energy supply into their long term business strategy.

Until April 2010, funding for photovoltaic systems was available through the Low Carbon Buildings Programme, but this has now been replaced by feed in tariffs. These enable residential and commercial microgenerators of PV energy to receive money from utility companies for all the energy they produce.

Non-profit organisations such as The Carbon Trust have been set up to boost Britain’s uptake of renewable energy sources. The Carbon Trust offer free building design advice for those considering installing PV solar systems, and 0% business loans of up to £100,000.

Solar Solutions can help you gain access to grants for PV and funding information.