Quote Originally Posted by A_Camera View Post
I have never heard of "roof renting" contracts, maybe they exist in Sweden as well, but in that case the roof owner gets paid for the use of the roof. Just like if you want to rent a room in my house, you have to pay a rent. The only ones who don't pay rent for using my roof are the birds and the bugs...
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The way it worked when it was in existence is:
If you gave a company permission to use your roof then they would give you a free system install. The catch was that the panel company received the feed in tarrif from the government, not the homeowner.
This scheme didn't last long because the FIT decreased pretty quickly and was no longer worth while for the companies.
It can also a nightmare buying a house and getting a mortgage because the banks take the view that you do not own the roof. Cash buyers = no problem.