Lunar Solar

Lunar Solar: solar installations and batteries for UK homes

Lunar Solar is a British company dedicated to installing solar panels and battery storage systems in UK homes. Its approach is built around a free survey, a design tailored to each roof and each household's energy usage habits, and support that covers everything from the initial consultation through to certification and aftercare.

A system designed for every home

The company stresses that every property is different and that, for this reason, every installation is designed to measure, taking into account the roof, energy usage and the owner's future plans. The process begins with a home visit of around 30 minutes to assess the roof, the electrical installation and shading, and ends with a written report. This visit is free and carries no obligation.

A typical installation is completed in one or two days and includes fitting the panels, inverter and wiring, managing the grid notification and explaining the warranties before the customer commits. According to the company, most rooftop solar installations do not require planning permission in England, Scotland and Wales, except in cases such as listed buildings and some conservation areas; the survey verifies this point.

Components and services installed

Lunar Solar selects components designed for UK conditions, with high efficiency, long warranties and proven reliability. The services it offers are:

• Solar panels: designed according to the roof, consumption and the home's future plans.
• Battery storage: to make use of the energy generated during the day and use it at night, reducing electricity purchases at peak times.
• EV charging: integrated into the home energy system.
• Backup power options: the company invites customers to ask about the alternatives available for compatible systems.

The company states that a home battery can double energy self-sufficiency, since without one a typical home exports the daytime solar surplus to the grid, whereas with a battery that surplus is stored for night-time consumption.

Warranties and monitoring

Lunar Solar offers a two-year workmanship warranty. Panel warranty terms vary by manufacturer and product. After installation, the customer receives access to a live monitoring app and the warranty documentation. The company also mentions the Smart Export Guarantee mechanism, which allows payments for electricity exported to the grid.

Regulatory and tax context cited by the company

The website notes that VAT on residential solar panels is 0% until March 2027. It explains that the UK government removed VAT on residential solar installations in April 2022 and extended the measure until March 2027, representing a 20% saving on the total system cost, estimated at around £1,600 to £2,400 on a typical installation. The company also states that solar panels still produce more than 80% of their original output after 25 years, with annual degradation of 0.3 to 0.5%, and that they work even on cloudy days, generating between 10 and 25% of their maximum output.

Savings calculator and customer experience

The website includes a calculator that, based on two questions, provides an instant estimate of annual savings and the likely payback period. The company warns that savings and payback times vary depending on the home, system size, consumption and the tariff contracted. Among the customer examples it publishes are cases in Surrey, Kent, Essex, Devon, Yorkshire, Edinburgh, Bristol, Manchester, Cornwall, Nottingham, Cardiff, Cambridge, Brighton, Liverpool and Newcastle, with annual savings ranging from £480 to £1,680 and bill reduction percentages of up to 62%. The company states that more than 1.3 million UK households already have solar power.