Parkstad solar panel project
Installing solar panels is an easy solution for people who want to generate sustainable energy for their homes. More than 1,500 households in Heerlen have had solar panels installed with a loan from the municipality. It is no longer possible to participate.
No consequences for participants
Participants in the solar panel project will not be affected by the end of participation at the end of 2022. The agreements on service and maintenance will remain valid for the remainder of the contract period for all participants in the project.
Volta Limburg remains our service provider and will continue to collect loan repayments. If you have any questions about repayments, please email facturering_incasso@voltalimburg.nl or call 088-027888.
Volta Solar provides service and maintenance. Please report any malfunctions by email to service@voltasolar.nl or by phone at 088-0237480. Your contract states that your panels will be cleaned every five years. You must request this yourself: service@voltasolar.nl.
If you have any questions or complaints about Volta's services, please contact zonnepanelenproject@parkstad-limburg.nl.
I'm going to sell my house, what now?
When selling your home, there are two options:
- The contract (and/or loan) will be transferred one-to-one to the new owner of the property. To transfer the contract to a new owner, you must complete this form: .
- You repay the loan in one lump sum. You then become the owner of the solar panel installation. You may take the installation with you to your new home if you wish.
Interim repayment
You may make an interim repayment without penalty. The repayment must be at least €1,000. Would you like to take advantage of this option? If so, you can transfer this amount to: NL93 RABO 0125 5370 42 in the name of Volta Limburg. Please include your name, address, postal code, and city. Volta will deduct your repayment amount from your loan and automatically adjust your monthly repayment amount.
Want to install solar panels yourself?
Although the municipal solar panel project has been discontinued, it is still attractive to purchase solar panels from a commercial provider. For favorable financing, you can make use of the national heat fund. You can request various quotes and choose the installation company or initiative that best suits your needs. Most providers also offer the option of using the heat fund.
Monuments and protected cityscapes
The installation of solar panels is usually permit-free. However, rules do apply to monuments and protected town and village views. In that case, you must apply for an environmental permit. We will submit this to the Spatial Quality Committee. Your request may be refused if the committee considers that the installation of solar panels is not desirable on your home.