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In this section you can find lots of advice from our Homebuilding and Renovating magazine team of self-build and renovation experts on green homes and renewables including solar power, wind power and heat pumps. Get information on building an eco-home, sustainability statements and great advice on renewable energy so you can turn your project into a green home.

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Financing Solar panels

michael williams
Wed, 18/05/2011 - 12:12
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I'm seriously considering Solar panels on my roof , however as usual the initial cost is my main concern. Could any body tell me if there are schemes in place where I can obtain a zero cost or low cost loan to finance the project. Has any body worked out the pros and cons of borrowing money to finance such a project. In my circumstances I can just about squeeze in enough panels to generate 4Kw thus making the most of the feed in tarifs. Surely I'm not the only one thinking upon the same lines. I should be happy to receive any information.
Thanks Mick

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Hi Mick, Ive re-posted your

Samuel Joy
Wed, 18/05/2011 - 13:09
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Hi Mick,

Ive re-posted your question in the discussion forum as I think you are more likely to get a response there.

The link to your question is http://www.homebuilding.co.uk/forum/green-issues/financing-solar-panels

Regards, Sam Joy (Online Editor)

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