{"id":2127730,"date":"2026-09-04T05:00:07","date_gmt":"2026-09-04T02:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2127730"},"modified":"2026-09-04T05:00:07","modified_gmt":"2026-09-04T02:00:07","slug":"how-solar-bonds-could-cut-your-energy-bills-without-upfront-installation-costs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=2127730","title":{"rendered":"How \u2018solar bonds\u2019 could cut your energy bills without upfront installation costs"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/90\/03\/19\/1200x675_cmsv2_0609be42-39f1-5eb1-bf32-fcbd94176687-9900319.jpg&#8221;]<\/p>\n<article id=\"abe-2923130-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-1 m-modeDesktop-1 m-modeXL-1\" data-nid=\"2923130\" data-cid=\"9901686\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<figure id=\"abe-2923130-label-pos1-c-latest-stories\" class=\"the-media-object__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"the-media-object__image\" src=\"https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/90\/16\/86\/189x106_cmsv2_d8e82347-4925-538c-8452-78503d41baa0-9901686.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"Industry experts are concerned the removal of the Entry\/Exit System\u2019s temporary flexibilities will see border chaos return. \" height=\"9\" width=\"16\"><\/figure>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n                    Travel News<\/p>\n<div class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Travelling to Europe? 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Here\u2019s how.<br \/>\n    <\/h2>\n<div class=\"c-article-content c-article-content--earth js-article-content\">\n<p>Interest in rooftop solar has surged in recent months, as Europeans scramble to protect themselves from the spiralling costs of fossil fuels.<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-mobile-only\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"c-ad u-show-for-desktop\">\n<div class=\"c-ad__placeholder\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"c-ad__placeholder__logo\" src=\"https:\/\/static.euronews.com\/website\/images\/logos\/logo-euronews-stacked-outlined-72x72-grey-9.svg\" width=\"72\" height=\"72\" alt loading=\"lazy\"><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>According to an EU-wide analysis published in the Nature Energy journal, rooftop solar photovoltaics (solar PV) could supply around 40 per cent of Europe\u2019s electricity by 2050. However, only around 10 per cent of Europe\u2019s building rooftops are currently equipped with PV.<\/p>\n<p>Governments across the continent are trying to bolster uptake by offering generous subsidies or financial perks. For example, in Ireland homeowners can receive grants of up to \u20ac1,800 through the country\u2019s sustainable energy scheme \u2013 while public grants in Hungary can cover up to two-thirds of solar panel costs for homeowners providing they meet specific requirements.<\/p>\n<p>Many other countries such as Germany and the Netherlands have implemented benefits such as 0 per cent VAT on solar panel sales and installation to make the switch more affordable. However, heavy upfront installation costs remain a huge barrier \u2013 particularly among low-income households. <\/p>\n<p>But, could \u2018solar bonds\u2019 be the magic solution?<\/p>\n<h2>How much do solar panels cost and how long does it take to see a return?<\/h2>\n<p>The cost of installing solar panels can vary significantly, as there are many factors that can affect the pricing.<\/p>\n<p>According to solar firm LOGI, a single family home in Europe typically needs between 6 and 15 kWp of solar power, depending on household size, heat pump use and electric car charging, which costs anything from \u20ac7,000 to \u20ac30,000. In the UK, a typical 4.5 kWp system is about \u00a37,600 (\u20ac8,831).<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-widget-related\" data-stories-id data-event=\"widget_related\">\n<div class=\"c-widget-related__title\"><b class=\"c-widget-related__title__text\" lang=\"en\">Related<\/b><\/div>\n<ul class=\"c-widget-related__list\" id=\"abe-article-related-1\">\n<li class=\"c-widget-related__item\">Heatwaves and secret emissions: Why nuclear power may not be as \u2018green\u2019 as you think<\/li>\n<li class=\"c-widget-related__item\">Solar outpaces coal for the first time in China: How does Europe compare?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>While solar panels can save homeowners hundreds of euros on their energy bills every year, it can take time before you will see a return on your investment. Again, this can vary depending on multiple factors \u2013 including how much you have electrified your home, whether you work from home, and what type of tariff you are on. <\/p>\n<p>Many experts, including the UK\u2019s Energy Savings Trust, say it could take a typical home at least 10 years to recoup the costs of installing panels. It also requires hefty capital for installation, which in itself can cost up to \u00a310,000 (\u20ac11,621). For many homeowners, this means taking out a loan subject to interest.<\/p>\n<h2>The need for \u2018solar bonds\u2019<\/h2>\n<p>This is why Dr Donal Brown, a senior researcher in energy policy and political economy at the Environmental Change Institute (ECI) is calling for government-backed finance to make rooftop solar more affordable.<\/p>\n<p>Published by the Common Wealth thinktank, the report, titled A Right to the Sun, proposes a universal Solar Bond scheme under which all households with a suitable roof would be eligible to access solar panels without credit checks or other eligibility requirements that are usually associated with conventional loans. <\/p>\n<p>This cost would be repaid over a 25-year period through household energy bills, with the finance attached to the property rather than the homeowner. This means if you move out, the loan and finance stays with the property, so the panels and their remaining repayments would be passed onto the next occupier. <\/p>\n<p>The report found that such a scheme could save households at least \u00a383 (\u20ac96) a year (or almost double with a battery) even when the cost of finance repayments are taken into account. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cDelivering this programme would also provide an opportunity to create jobs and improve livelihoods in communities across the UK,\u201d the report says. <\/p>\n<p>\u201cA healthy market for rooftop solar installations already exists, with the Solar Trade Association estimating more than 42,000 new jobs could be created by an expanded rollout by 2030.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>                                  Go to accessibility shortcuts<\/p>\n<div class=\"c-article-share-comment u-align-items-center u-display-flex\"><span class=\"c-article-share-comment__links u-align-items-center u-display-flex 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class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    Glacier at centre of Nepal disaster had been retreating for 35 years<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2922274-pos4-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 m-modeXL-3 the-media-object--has-video the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2922274\" data-cid=\"9897330\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    The world is on track to overshoot 1.5\u00b0C \u2013 but there\u2019s a pathway out<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<article id=\"abe-2922157-pos5-mostViewed\" class=\"the-media-object m-modeMobile-3 m-modeDesktop-3 m-modeXL-3 the-media-object--has-video the-media-object--has-related the-media-object--no-label\" data-nid=\"2922157\" data-cid=\"9896752\" data-part-label=\"Partner content\">\n<div class=\"the-media-object__content\">\n<h3 class=\"the-media-object__title  \">\n<p>    China says their solar power has outpaced coal for the first time ever<br \/>\n  <\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/article>\n<div class=\"articleBody\" data-key=\"articleBody\">Interest in rooftop solar has surged in recent months, as Europeans scramble to protect themselves from the spiralling costs of fossil fuels.According to an EU-wide analysis published in the Nature Energy journal, rooftop solar photovoltaics (solar PV) could supply around 40 per cent of Europe\u2019s electricity by 2050. However, only around 10 per cent of Europe\u2019s building rooftops are currently equipped with PV.Governments across the continent are trying to bolster uptake by offering generous subsidies or financial perks. For example, in Ireland homeowners can receive grants of up to \u20ac1,800 through the country\u2019s sustainable energy scheme \u2013 while public grants in Hungary can cover up to two-thirds of solar panel costs for homeowners providing they meet specific requirements.Many other countries such as Germany and the Netherlands have implemented benefits such as 0 per cent VAT on solar panel sales and installation to make the switch more affordable. However, heavy upfront installation costs remain a huge barrier \u2013 particularly among low-income households.\u00a0But, could \u2018solar bonds\u2019 be the magic solution?How much do solar panels cost and how long does it take to see a return?The cost of installing solar panels can vary significantly, as there are many factors that can affect the pricing.According to solar firm LOGI, a single family home in Europe typically needs between 6 and 15 kWp of solar power, depending on household size, heat pump use and electric car charging, which costs anything from \u20ac7,000 to \u20ac30,000. In the UK, a typical 4.5 kWp system is about \u00a37,600 (\u20ac8,831).While solar panels can save homeowners hundreds of euros on their energy bills every year, it can take time before you will see a return on your investment. Again, this can vary depending on multiple factors \u2013 including how much you have electrified your home, whether you work from home, and what type of tariff you are on.\u00a0Many experts, including the UK\u2019s Energy Savings Trust, say it could take a typical home at least 10 years to recoup the costs of installing panels. It also requires hefty capital for installation, which in itself can cost up to \u00a310,000 (\u20ac11,621). For many homeowners, this means taking out a loan subject to interest.The need for \u2018solar bonds\u2019This is why Dr Donal Brown, a senior researcher in energy policy and political economy at the Environmental Change Institute (ECI) is calling for government-backed finance to make rooftop solar more affordable.Published by the Common Wealth thinktank, the report, titled A Right to the Sun, proposes a universal Solar Bond scheme under which all households with a suitable roof would be eligible to access solar panels without credit checks or other eligibility requirements that are usually associated with conventional loans.\u00a0This cost would be repaid over a 25-year period through household energy bills, with the finance attached to the property rather than the homeowner. This means if you move out, the loan and finance stays with the property, so the panels and their remaining repayments would be passed onto the next occupier.\u00a0The report found that such a scheme could save households at least \u00a383 (\u20ac96) a year (or almost double with a battery) even when the cost of finance repayments are taken into account.\u00a0\u201cDelivering this programme would also provide an opportunity to create jobs and improve livelihoods in communities across the UK,\u201d the report says.\u00a0\u201cA healthy market for rooftop solar installations already exists, with the Solar Trade Association estimating more than 42,000 new jobs could be created by an expanded rollout by 2030.\u201d<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.euronews.com\/2026\/09\/04\/how-solar-bonds-could-cut-your-energy-bills-without-upfront-installation-costs&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/images.euronews.com\/articles\/stories\/09\/90\/03\/19\/1200x675_cmsv2_0609be42-39f1-5eb1-bf32-fcbd94176687-9900319.jpg&#8221;] Travel News Travelling to Europe? 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