Free solar in Gloucestershire

Thanks to the government-backed Feed-in Tariff scheme, HomeSun is able to install solar panels free of charge in Gloucestershire on eligible roofs - and even with UK weather, that could save you a third off your electricity bill.

Free Solar and SolarShare have been available in Gloucestershire for over a year now. In that time, thanks to the government Feed in Tariff subsidy, HomeSun has supplied and installed loads of free solar panels in Gloucestershire and thousands of solar PV systems nationwide. As a result, thousands of homeowners have saved a third on their electricity bills – like Mr Arnold from Petersfield who has saved an enormous £359 on his £1,062 bill. “Never-ending energy price rises don’t worry me so much now” says Mr Arnold. “I know I’m saving money with solar, and by only using the dishwasher and washing machine during the day, I’m saving even more than I thought I would.”

To give you a feel, the basic criteria for a free solar system are summarised below.

• Close to due south facing
• South of Hull (which Gloucestershire is!) (the further south and west of the country, the more likely the system will be free)
• At least 20m2+ of unshaded area with clearance space around the panels
• More than 500 metres from the sea 

(unfortunately, we can’t work on flat roofs or listed buildings, and conservation areas are a bit of a challenge)

We know all this may sound staggering – but it's genuine, and part of our SolarShare programme whichn is available throughout Gloucestershire and the surrounding area. Click the orange button below to find out if your Gloucestershire Home is elible for Free Solar!

Mr Arnold: Electricity usage ‘before solar’ 2009/10 was 8,246 units / Electricity usage 2010/11 ‘with solar’ was 5,459 units. Total savings of 2,787 units, at 12.8p per units, which equates to £358.97 saved.