Solar for Charities UK

Can charities get solar panels?

Solar panels for UK charities: significant savings with multiple funding routes. SAVINGS: £2,000-£8,000/yr depending on building size and consumption. FUNDING OPTIONS: (1) Social Investment Tax Relief (SITR) — investors get 30% tax relief for funding charity solar. (2) Community energy schemes — community raises capital, charity hosts panels. (3) Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) — solar company installs free, charity buys power below grid price. (4) Grants — Lottery, trust foundations, local authority green funds. (5) Self-funded — use reserves for best long-term return. VAT: 0% on solar installation (applies to charities as well as households). BUSINESS RATES: solar panels exempt for most installations under 50kW. Payback (self-funded): 5-8 years. Return: invested reserves earn 10-15% annual return via energy savings.