Statin' the Beedin' Obvious

Shock, horror! The Grauniad today reports Which's claim that "Free solar panels may not be the bargain that they appear to be". Surprise, surprise! Did anyone think that the companies making these offers would do it out of the kindness of their hearts? Just 5 minute thinking about the typical cost of capital for such concerns should persuade anyone that a standard loan and purchasing the equipment oneself will almost certainly be a better bet.