Solar Power

HC Deb 28 February 2003 vol 400 cc738-9W

Norman Baker

To ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry what level of subsidies for solar power equipment are available. [99233]

Mr. Wilson

Under the 20 million First Phase of the Major Photovoltaics Demonstration Programme the current maximum levels of grants available are as followsSmall-scale individual applications (500Wp—5kWp)— 50 per cent. Medium and Large-scale applications (5kWp—100kWp) Public Bodies—65 per cent. Private Sector—40 per cent.

Under the 10 million Clear Skies programme the current level of grants for solar water heating systems are as follows: Households—a fixed 500 per installation Community—50 per cent or 100,000, whichever is smaller

Applicants to both programmes are required to use accredited installers and approved products. More information on www.solarpvgrants.co.uk and www.clear-skies.org