Bradford Pensioner Gets 8 Free Solar Panels

“The cost of electricity’s gone up tremendously, and I’m on a quite low pension, so it’s just difficult to make ends meet.”

On the 11th of November 2023, Keith, who’s retired and lives in Wyke near Bradford, got some great news—he was chosen to receive a fully funded grant from our SPF Grant programme to put solar panels on his house. By the 5th of December, he already had eight solar panels installed.

Keith was over the moon about this because he’d been finding it tough to handle the soaring electricity bills on his fixed pension, and the timing of the grant couldn’t have been better for him. 

Struggling with Rising Electricity Costs

Keith faced a common problem that many people are dealing with—the rising cost of living. Originally from Huddersfield, he moved to Wyke, a quaint area near Bradford, seven years ago. He now lives in a charming 170-year-old house with his two dogs. But, as is the case for many across the UK, Keith has seen his electricity bills shoot up, which has been really stretching his limited pension income. 

Searching for Solar Energy Solutions in Bradford

Keith’s switch to solar energy began with a simple need: to find a way to keep his home running without breaking the bank.  

“I’d been looking online and checking the government and council websites for funding because I know they do them. But the more I looked into it, the more I found out that they stopped funding 6 months ago, and they haven’t got enough money to do it, and I’ve gone on the waiting list and so forth.” 

Discovering Solar Panel Funding

After quite a bit of searching and realising that government funding was no longer available, Keith stumbled upon Solar Panel Funding, which marked the start of a new chapter for him.

“I found Solar Panel Funding through the internet, left a message with them, and they contacted me back.”

An Easy Application Process

The SPF grant application process is all done online. Keith found it simple and easy to complete from his home in Bradford. Our straightforward, user-friendly application ensures that applicants can submit all the necessary information without any hassle.

“They just walked me through every step. They just said, we’ll send you this, tick these, read through it and send it back to us, send us details of your energy bill, how much you’re expected to use over the year.”

From Scepticism to Satisfaction

At first, Keith wasn’t sure about the whole thing, but his experience with us through the SPF Grant turned things around. He was appreciative of the personal attention and the step-by-step guidance we offered, which helped ease his initial doubts.

“I’m glad it was a private company—they were just there for me.”

A Professional Solar Installation

Installing solar panels on Keith’s old house was tough. The roof had uneven stone slates, making installing everything a bit difficult. But the team who did the installation was professional and made it work. They were skilled and dedicated. Keith’s happy with how everything turned out.

“They were absolutely professional—it was a marvellous job.”

With solar panels installed on his roof, Keith can see how much energy they’re making and how much money he’s saving, all in real time. This change has quickly helped him save a lot on his energy bills, meaning he has more money for other essential things—like caring for his dogs.  

Besides saving money, Keith is also doing something good for the planet. He’s reducing pollution and helping keep the environment clean by using solar energy. 

Keith’s Call to Action

Keith feels that the SPF Grant has really changed his life and finances for the better. He hopes his experience will encourage others in similar situations to take action too. 

“I’d recommend them to anybody.”

Eligibility Criteria for a Solar Panel Grant

It’s important to understand who can get a solar panel grant. Usually, these grants are for homeowners who want to reduce their carbon footprint and save on energy costs. The eligibility criteria can differ, so it’s always a good idea to check with the funding bodies or local government websites for the exact details. 

Solar Panel Funding is passionate about fighting fuel poverty in the UK. One of the ways we achieve this mission is by providing eligible homeowners with free solar panels to power their homes. Our approach involves connecting reliable installers with pre-screened solar appointments, and part of our revenue goes towards our SPF Grant. Any income or savings generated by the solar panel system goes directly to the homeowner.

We also offer financing options through our installer network for those interested in green solutions but facing upfront cost barriers. The SPF Grant is the only Solar Panel Grant scheme of its kind in the UK. It is not affiliated with any other supplier or vendor.

As an entity authorised by the Financial Conduct Authority, Solar Panel Funding Ltd is not a lender and does not make credit decisions. Instead, we connect applicants with solar panel installers who match loan requests with lenders on their panel.