Can a person own a solar PV installation?

While an individual can own the solar PV panels installed at their property, there are instances where the owner of an installation may be different from the owner of the property or site at which the installation is located.

What is considered a stand-alone solar PV installation?

llations with a TIC of 250kW or less3.87 A solar PV installation with a TIC of 250kW or less will be classified as stand-alone if it is not wired o provide electricity to a building. If it is wired to provide electricity to a building,

Can a third party install solar panels on a property?

The most common arrangement is that the third party installs solar PV panels on the property. The homeowner then receives the electricity generated (lowering their electricity bills) and the third party owner of the installation receives any associated subsidies, in this instance, FIT generation and export payments.

Are there government grants for solar panel users in Europe?

There are a number of government grants for solar panel users across Europe, which proves the growing importance of solar energy and how governments are trying to encourage people to make the most of solar energy.

What is the EU solar rooftop obligation?

These initiatives will introduce a legally binding EU solar rooftop obligation to ensure accelerated installation of solar panels on buildings, help create a skilled workforce necessary to produce, install and maintain solar panels, and support the EU industry in expanding the domestic production of photovoltaic panels.

Do you need planning permission to install solar panels?

Current rules that require businesses to apply for planning permission if solar panels will generate more than one megawatt of electricity will also be scrapped, meaning organisations will be able to install more solar panels on rooftops without the delay and cost of applying for planning permission.