At the moment, installing solar panels and home batteries in your home is charged at 0% VAT. That relief is currently due to run until 31 March 2027.
What is expected to change
- From 1 April 2027, qualifying installations are expected to move to the 5% reduced rate unless the government changes the plans
- Reports say the Budget on 28 October 2026 did not extend the 0% rate
- The 0% rate applies to installation by a VAT-registered installer. Bought and self-fitted equipment is normally charged at 20%
Which rate applies to my job?
It depends on the “tax point”, not simply the date you sign. Work that spans the changeover can be split between rates. We will explain exactly how it applies to your quote, and we can plan the timing with you.
Should I wait or go ahead?
We are not tax advisers, and the rules can change, so please check the latest position with HMRC or your accountant. What we can say is that installations take time to survey, design and book in, so if you are thinking about it, starting the conversation early gives you the most options.
Thinking about solar, a battery or an EV charger? Book a free chat and survey and we will talk it through with you, no pressure.
Figures are the latest available at the time of writing (November 2026) and are for general information only, not financial or tax advice.