“My name is Loubna. I live in Dagenham. I am the mother of three boys. One has autism, and I am his full-time carer. Children with autism are quite challenging.”
On 21 April 2021, Loubna, a mum of three from Dagenham, got some fantastic news. She was selected to have solar panels installed at her home for free, thanks to our SPF Grant.
By 14 May 2021, 6 solar panels had been fitted to her house, completely covered by the grant. It was a big step towards saving money on her energy bills, switching to cleaner energy and making life a bit easier for her family.
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Challenges Loubna Faced
Loubna opened up about the challenges of caring for a child with autism, explaining how the recent COVID-19 lockdown made things particularly tough and pushed her son “to the edge” to the extent of needing professional help to deal with the situation. On top of this, Loubna was spending a significant portion of her income on high energy bills, which only added to the financial pressure on her family.
Discovering the SPF Grant in Dagenham
During these trying times, Loubna came across an opportunity that seemed almost too good to be true—a chance to drastically reduce her energy bills with solar panels, fully paid for by our SPF Grant. She’s still in disbelief about how things turned out!
“I was scrolling on Facebook and Instagram and saw the advertisement about the solar panel funding. I thought, why not give it a try? It was my lucky day!”
The Joy of Qualifying for The SPF Grant
Loubna will never forget the response she got from Solar Panel Funding. At first, she couldn’t believe it, but any doubts quickly disappeared as she was overcome with joy.
“I was so surprised when a lady called me saying, ‘You’re qualified’, and ‘We’re going to arrange installation’. It was very emotional. I was just like, ‘Oh my God, really?’ You made my day.”
The installation day was meaningful for Loubna and her family. It marked the start of their journey to energy independence. They were pleased with the way the Solar Panel Funding and installation teams handled everything with professionalism and support.
“It didn’t take long for the installation to be arranged and completed. The staff were very friendly, and the job was done nicely and clean. Thank you to them.”
Reducing Energy Costs with Solar Panels
With the solar panels in place, Loubna saw her energy bills drop significantly. Now, she’s able to budget more effectively and focus her finances on her children’s needs.
“It’s making a huge difference in my spending. If I was spending 40% of my income on energy before, saving even 20% means a lot.”
Gratitude and Encouragement
Looking back, Loubna is filled with gratitude. She extends her heartfelt thanks to everyone who helped make her dream come true.
“Thank you, Solar Panel Funding, head office team, directors, and all the customers who had quotes that helped to fund the grant for my new free solar panel.”
She also has a message for others who might find themselves in similar situations.
“Don’t hesitate to apply for the grant. It’s not just an advertisement. It is true. And it can make a big, huge difference in your life, just like it did in mine.”
Loubna’s story proves that our SPF Grant works. It was an actual “lottery day” that brought her much more than energy savings—that day brought her hope and relief. Loubna’s story shows that with some help and the right opportunities, anyone can overcome their challenges and move towards an energy-independent and more sustainable future.
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 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.