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Home | Electricity | Solar Panels

Apply for free Solar PV Panels

Solar PV is available under the Home Upgrade Grant which is only available for properties without gas central heating with an EPC of D, E, F or G. Complete the application form to get started.

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Why apply?

Advantages

  • It's free - Our Home Upgrade Grant covers the entire cost of installing solar PV panels for eligible Lancashire residents.
  • You could have lower electricity bills - Depending on your electric usage, solar could help reduce your electricity costs. 
  • Generate electricity when it's cloudy - Solar PV Panels capture the sun's energy using photovoltaic cells. These cells don't need direct sunlight to work. 
  • Reduce environmental impact - A typical home Solar PV System could save over a tonne and a half of carbon dioxide per year. 

Considerations

  • Surrounding structures and trees can impact efficiency.
  • Older roofs may need extra support for strength and integrity.

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Who do you pay your council tax to?

  • Blackburn with Darwen
  • Blackpool Council
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Next steps

1.

Rhea will contact you within 5 working days to organise the Retrofit Survey. This is to review the property and decide what measures are suitable.

2.

A contractor will then contact you to arrange a Technical Survey. This is an in-depth survey of the property to take the required measurements for installation.

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3.

The contractor will then provide quotes and submit them to the Government for approval. Once approved, you will be contacted to arrange the installation date.

FAQs

How do solar panels work?

Solar panels capture sunlight throughout the day, generating DC electricity. This goes to an inverter, converting it into alternating current (AC) electricity. The AC electricity then powers your appliances with any excess stored in batteries or exported to the grid.

 

Will solar panels save me money?

A typical household with a 3.5 kilowatt-peak system could save between £130 and £310 a year, depending on the Energy Price Cap rates.

 

Will solar panels work in winter?

Solar panels can still generate electricity without direct sunlight using photovoltaic cells. However, it might not be quite as efficient.

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