Council offers grants to help with EVCP and Solar PV

Cabinet member Keith Kiddie said:

“Electric vehicles and solar power are not the future they’re the present and the Council is leading the way in making sure our residents can take full advantage of this exciting technology. With more electric cars on our roads, it is vital that we have a comprehensive network of charging points available.”

More public electric vehicle charging points across South Norfolk, will not only help existing electric car owners it will also help encourage the uptake of electric vehicles, across both the urban and rural areas of the district.

The grant is currently available to all South Norfolk Parish and Town Councils, and community groups. What is offered in the grant funding:

EVCP

A maximum grant of £10,000 for EVCP to cover:

• 1 charge point with 2 sockets, either wall mounted or pedestal.
• Chargers will be 22kW where there is 3 phase electricity, if not then 7kW chargers will be installed.

Councillor Kiddie added:

“The recent rises in energy prices have been difficult for everyone. Having solar panels fitted to building can help keep the running costs down and provide a buffer against any future rises in costs.”

Solar PV

A maximum grant of £10,000 for solar PV to cover:

• A roof mounted solar array of at least 4kW. The applicant can fund additional solar capacity above £10,000 grant if desired.

What cannot be funded:

• We cannot fund installation of battery storage linked to the PV system.
• Insurance is not included, it is up to the building owner to update their policy.

Find out more and how to apply. Applications close on Friday 29 November

Funding has been made available from the UK Shared Prosperity Fund released by the government in 2022.