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BAD NEWS!!! The government is ending its subsidy for solar PV next April. This means that at today’s prices domestic size solar PV installations will…
Update, 29 October 2026: This event took place on 25 July 2018, and the Feed-in Tariff it mentions closed to new solar panels in April 2019. Today, larger energy suppliers must offer to pay you for electricity you export through the Smart Export Guarantee, and there is no VAT on new solar panels and batteries fitted by an installer until 31 March 2027.
This post is from 2018 and is kept for the record. Schemes, prices and contacts may have changed since. For help today, see our grants guide and energy prices, or ask us.

BAD NEWS!!! The government is ending its subsidy for solar PV next April. This means that at today’s prices domestic size solar PV installations will soon cost £3000 more over their lifetime.
GOOD NEWS!!! Forest Row Energy Co-op is helping homes and businesses get solar installations in place before the government subsidy ends.
If you have ever considered Solar PV for your home or businesses now is the time to get going before the subsidy is cut. Come along to the Forest Row Community Centre, main hall at 7pm on Wednesday 25th July and we will explain how we can help you.
We will show you the savings that have been made from the solar installation at the Community Centre and share our industry expertise with you. The will give you a ‘real life’ idea of the savings you could make.
During the evening we will let you know how we can help solve the complexities of getting Solar PV in place for your home or business. We will explain how we can help you get a no hassle, top quality installation at the best possible price whilst claiming the 20 year government subsidy before it ends.
Time to make solar while the government subsidy still (just about) shines!
This is a FREE event but places are limited. Please book your place by emailing forestrowenergy@gmail.com
We are offering support to all homes and business in Forest Row and all of the surrounding towns and Villages. To find out more about us visit www.forestrowenergy.com