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The Solar Scheme

Rooftop solar on the same terms, so households generate their own power without finding the upfront cost.

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Salary sacrifice for solar panels

The pace towards achieving Net Zero is disappointingly slow, largely due to the unaffordability of clean technologies such as solar panels for many in the UK, particularly during periods of economic uncertainty. Enter the solution: salary sacrifice.

Introducing The Solar Scheme.

Why salary sacrifice for solar panels?

Salary sacrifice eliminates the high upfront costs of solar panels by spreading payments over equal monthly instalments, allowing working families to pay from their gross salary. This makes solar panels significantly more affordable.

This isn't based on speculation - the success of salary sacrifice schemes for electric cars is well documented. Those with access to an EV salary sacrifice scheme are nearly four times more likely to switch to an electric vehicle compared to those without access. By applying this model to the solar industry, we have the potential to accelerate progress dramatically.

When will The Solar Scheme launch?

The Net Zero Benefits team are working closely with officials at HM Treasury to discuss the adoption of this proposal. We're calling on the government to leverage the upcoming Warm Homes Plan to extend salary sacrifice beyond electric vehicles to include clean technologies on the Energy Saving Materials list.

This simple measure could spark a transformative increase in demand, with far-reaching impacts on net zero targets, job creation, and the growth of the renewables sector.

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Net Zero Benefits campaign for expansion of solar salary sacrifice

Net Zero Benefits led a campaign to send an open letter, co-signed by the REA and over 30 industry leaders, urging Ed Miliband, Rachel Reeves, and Miatta Fahnbulleh to extend the upcoming Warm Homes Plan.

This policy expansion is seen as critical for cost-effective decarbonisation in the UK, aligning with the Clean Power 2030 target.

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Can you get solar panels through salary sacrifice?

Yes. The Solar Scheme lets employees pay for a home solar installation out of gross pay through payroll, rather than paying up front or taking finance.

Are solar panels worth it in the UK?

A well sized system on a suitable roof cuts the amount of electricity a household buys from the grid, and exported power can earn money through the Smart Export Guarantee. Payback depends on roof orientation, shading, system size and how much electricity the household uses during the day.

Do solar panels work with an electric car?

They pair well. Daytime generation can charge a car at home, and a battery lets a household store surplus generation for evening use. Many households add solar after getting an electric car for exactly this reason.

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