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Cut cost of loans for solar panels on UK homes, ministers urged

The Guardian UK Friday 21 August 2026, 08:00 UTC By Fiona Harvey Environment editor 1 min read
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Report says ‘solar bonds’ could fund wider access to clean energy, reducing household billsSolar panels could be cheaper for people on lower incomes if the government stepped in to reduce the cost of loans, a report argues. Solar panel installations can save households hundreds of pounds a year in energy bills, but at an initial cost of about £5,000 to £10,000 they are beyond the reach of many households.

Report says ‘solar bonds’ could fund wider access to clean energy, reducing household bills

Solar panels could be cheaper for people on lower incomes if the government stepped in to reduce the cost of loans, a report argues.

Solar panel installations can save households hundreds of pounds a year in energy bills, but at an initial cost of about £5,000 to £10,000 they are beyond the reach of many households.

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