• April 9, 2014 - Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Released - Solar Thermal has got the great government funding through the Domestic RHI which it deserves! Solartwin Solar Thermal panels have just become not only a cost cutting and very green option to heat your water but now you will receive additional... More →
  • November 6, 2013 - Notice to Solartwin customers - Letter's from Stenfield & Co - A number of Solar Twin Ltd customers have been in touch this week to query a letter they have received from legal firm Stenfield & Co. - The content relates to Solar Twin Ltd's liquidation, and claims that customers "undoubtedly paid more than... More →
  • July 12, 2013 - Renewable Heat Incentive Updated - Solar Thermal to have Heavy Support - The Government have today released the Renewable Heat Incentive: The first step to transforming the way we heat our homes. If you are looking to buy a SolarTwin System contact Genfit. "the scheme will be open to anyone in these groups who installed... More →
  • May 27, 2013 - DECC announce they are doubling the RHPP grant for solar thermal from £300 to £600 - Solar Thermal Panels Receive Huge Renewable Heat Premium Payment - Solar Thermal has received a huge boost, it's a great time to buy a Solartwin Product. - Greg Barker tweeted about the scheme - - Big uplift for #RHPP Vouchers to put a shot in the... More →
  • February 14, 2013 - Solartwin DIY reviews - SolarTwin Reviews from Reviewcentre - "Review Centre is a community of real people, just like you, sharing their product and service experiences. - Our community of reviewers are a passionate bunch who want to help you discover what's right for... More →
  • January 17, 2013 - Crackdown on aggresive solar selling - YouGen, a leading consumer body serving the renewable and energy efficiency sectors, is calling for a change in the law after a review by the Office of Fair Trading revealed unscrupulous selling tactics by solar and other energy efficiency... More →

Amazing solar bargains! 8-10% return on capital!

Filed under: Latest News

Solar PV costs-benefits analysis.

Solartwin home Solar Electricity installations give around 8-10% return on capital / 4-6% return on investment over 25 years.

So far, the UK Government has spared Home Solar Electric Installations from savage solar cuts elsewhere. The money point is that the day when your Solartwin installation takes place, this date then fixes the “tariff” for your safe, Government guaranteed subsidy. Going solar has never been so profitable – nor so easy! You save electricity and you get a subsidy. In round figures:

  • £6.5k invested in solar PV earns you £500 a year (8%)
  • £11k harvests £1000 (9%)
  • £15k earns you £1500 (10%)

The more you invest, the higher your percentage return. Please note that these figures are return on capital. The return on investment figure is lower because this different calculation extracts the capital (ie what you pay up front for your solar PV installation) over 25 years. In round figures:

  • £6.5k invested in solar PV earns £500 a year (8%) and repays itself about twice in 25 years. This is 4% RoI.
  • £11k invested earns you £1000 (9%) and replays itself about 2.2 times in 25 years. This is 5% RoI.
  • £15k earns you £1500 (10%) and repays itself nearly 2.5 times in 25 years. This is 6% RoI.

Of course, should electricity prices rise over the next 25 years, as is expected to happen, then these solar savings will increase even further.

The urgent solar news is that, UK’s solar subsidies may be heading downwards, but only for latecomers. Your solar subsidy will be index linked, bringing you tax free income for 25 years. But buy now, because the UK’s Feed In Tariff Subsidy Scheme for future solar buyers is currently under review. Today UK pays solar homeowners 65% more subsidy than Germany does. But for how much longer could you gain such generous government money? The day you go solar is what matters.

We can usually install in one day. Solartwin have 12 years of solar experience. Yes – contact us now for your free solar quote, which we do rapidly by phone, with online aerial photographs.   It’s fun to hear how good your roof is for solar!

Don’t miss today’s generous solar subsidy boat – get a solar quote today!


Written and published by -
Genfit - 0344 567 9032

For speed, and for the sake of the environment, Solartwin offer feasibility checks and fixed price solar quotes by phone.
Unique in the world, Solartwin's phone survey now also uses online aerial photographs of your roof in most urban areas!

Unlike most solar surveys, our instant surveys and quotes are completely free and with no obligation.
Click here to request a survey

Or Call us on

0344 567 9032

Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive Released

Solar Thermal has got the great government funding through the Domestic RHI which it deserves! Solartwin Solar Thermal panels have just become not only a cost cutting and very green option to heat your water but now you will receive additional funding too! The Domestic RHI rates – Released April 2014 Ofgem have produced a […]

Read More | Archives

Notice to Solartwin customers – Letter’s from Stenfield & Co

A number of Solar Twin Ltd customers have been in touch this week to query a letter they have received from legal firm Stenfield & Co. The content relates to Solar Twin Ltd’s liquidation, and claims that customers “undoubtedly paid more than you should have and it is highly likely that you will have been […]

Read More | Archives

Renewable Heat Incentive Updated – Solar Thermal to have Heavy Support

The Government have today released the Renewable Heat Incentive: The first step to transforming the way we heat our homes. If you are looking to buy a SolarTwin System contact Genfit. “the scheme will be open to anyone in these groups who installed an eligible technology since 15th July 2009” so if you have a […]

Read More | Archives

DECC announce they are doubling the RHPP grant for solar thermal from £300 to £600

Solar Thermal Panels Receive Huge Renewable Heat Premium Payment Solar Thermal has received a huge boost, it’s a great time to buy a Solartwin Product. Greg Barker tweeted about the scheme – Big uplift for #RHPP Vouchers to put a shot in the arm of the market ahead of full Domestic #RHI tinyurl.com/ktxz3o2 — Greg […]

Read More | Archives

Solartwin DIY reviews

SolarTwin Reviews from Reviewcentre “Review Centre is a community of real people, just like you, sharing their product and service experiences. Our community of reviewers are a passionate bunch who want to help you discover what’s right for you.” (Review Centre) We are well rated on review centre, this shows the excellent product quality of […]

Read More | Archives


or jump to...
British Photovoltaic Association

Follow Solartwin on Twitter

Earn money with Solar Twins referrer scheme

Solar Twin were rated as a Best Buy in the Ethical Consumer Buyers Guide

Solar Twin is MCS Certified

Solar Twin is ISO9001 compliant

Solar Twin supply and fit Sharp Solar Panels

Download Solar Twin Environment Policy
Solar Twin Testimonials

New - Download Solar Twins training seminar presentation