Segen and Zopa Bank launch UK residential solar financing product
Type: Financing · Technology: Solar · Country: United Kingdom · Announced: 2026-09-22
Segen and Zopa Bank have launched a new residential solar financing product for the UK market, integrating solar loans with Segen's digital proposal platform. The financing, available through approved installers, covers full installation costs including equipment, labor, and scaffolding over terms of two to 10 years at a representative APR of 9.9%. Homeowners can apply directly through the integrated platform, which facilitates a soft credit check and contract review with Zopa Bank. The product aims to unlock homeowners with funds for solar and battery installations, offering installers cashflow advantages by allowing hardware delivery without upfront outlay.
Analysis
Segen and Zopa Bank announced on 22 September 2026 the launch of a residential solar financing product for UK homeowners that covers full installation costs over terms of two to ten years at a representative APR of 9.9%. The product is delivered through approved installers and allows homeowners to apply via an integrated digital proposal platform that performs a soft credit check and contract review with Zopa Bank. The financing structure enables installers to receive hardware without upfront outlay, with the loan covering equipment, labour and scaffolding.
Key points
- Launch date: 22 September 2026
- Representative APR: 9.9%
- Loan term: 2 to 10 years
- Coverage: equipment, labour and scaffolding
- Delivery through approved UK installers
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