GOVERNMENT FUNDED INITIATIVES
FREE SOLAR & BATTERY FOR SOCIAL HOUSING
Access council-backed funding to transform energy efficiency for housing associations and landlords. Subject to survey and local council approval.
Housing Associations
Registered Providers (RPs) with significant portfolios may be eligible for funded retrofit measures to meet energy performance mandates and reduce tenant fuel poverty.
Eligibility for Funded Solar Infrastructure
Funding routes may be available for large-scale residential portfolios through council-backed schemes. Specific eligibility is subject to technical survey and local authority approval.
Local Authorities
Councils looking to upgrade their housing stock through available government or local levies. We provide the technical coordination required for formal funding applications.
Private Landlords
Landlords with tenants meeting specific income or benefit criteria may qualify for solar and battery installations under localized retrofit schemes, subject to survey.
How Council Funding Works
Funding for solar and battery systems is typically allocated per local authority through government-backed schemes. We coordinate the assessment and application process directly with your council. Housing associations and landlords may be eligible for funded upgrades, subject to survey and approval.
Strategic Benefits for Social Housing & Landlords
Empower your stock with professional-grade solar infrastructure. Our funded programs enable housing providers to enhance asset value while significantly reducing tenant fuel poverty, subject to survey and council approval.
Carbon Reduction
Meet net-zero targets by integrating renewable energy generation directly into your property portfolio.
Asset Protection
Modernise building fabric and infrastructure with high-performance solar and battery hardware.
Tenant Outcomes
Reduce energy overheads for residents, increasing long-term tenancy stability and satisfaction.
Future-Proofing
Stay ahead of EPC regulations and energy compliance standards with professional-grade retrofitting.
Our Seamless Process
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Free Initial Assessment
Technical Design & Compliance
Funding & Council Approval
Specialist Installation
Amerden Group specialists conduct a thorough retrofit assessment of your property portfolio. This technical survey determines if your stock may be eligible for funded solar and battery upgrades, subject to survey results.
Our Retrofit Designers create a tailored energy strategy. We focus on industrial-quality PV system integration and battery storage capacity, ensuring all plans align with current UK building standards and safety regulations.
We bridge the gap between housing providers and local authorities. Amerden Group assists in the application for council-led funding schemes. Final installation is always subject to council approval and availability of grants.
Our MCS-certified installers execute the deployment of solar panels and smart battery storage. Retrofit Design Solutions ensures full coordination and post-install lodgement, providing a professional finish for social housing assets.
Case Studies: Professional Social Housing Retrofits
Local Authority Partnership
Retrofit Coordination & Solar Deployment
Amerden Group delivered end-to-end retrofit coordination for this 150-unit social housing development. Focused on high-performance solar PV and integrated battery storage, we ensured full compliance with council standards. Tenants may be eligible for funded assessments through local authority grants, subject to survey and approval.
Common Questions & Eligibility
Who is eligible for free solar and battery systems?
Housing associations, local authorities, and private landlords with tenants in social housing or lower-income households may be eligible. Eligibility is typically determined by the property's energy performance certificate (EPC) rating and tenant circumstances, subject to survey and council approval.
How does the council funding process work?
Funding is provided through government-backed schemes administered by local councils. As retrofit specialists, RDS manages the application process at a high level. Funding availability varies and all projects are subject to individual property assessments and council-specific funding cycles.
Is there any cost to the landlord or tenant?
The core objective of these council schemes is to provide energy efficiency measures at no cost to the participant. If the property meets all criteria and funding is secured, the installation is fully funded. We clarify all financial implications following a successful initial assessment.
Will the installation cause significant disruption?
Disruption is kept to a minimum. Most solar PV and battery storage installations are completed within 1-2 days. Our professional team coordinates all works to ensure safety and quality standards while respecting the tenant's living environment.