AJ Renewables

AJ Renewables: solar energy and storage for homes in Scotland

AJ Renewables is a Scottish company specialising in renewable energy solutions for the home. Its work covers the design, installation and maintenance of photovoltaic systems, battery storage and electric vehicle chargers. The firm operates in various areas of Scotland and presents itself as an accredited installer and a Which? Trusted Trader.

Main services

• Solar PV: design and installation of solar photovoltaic panels, with support at every stage of the project.
• Battery storage: systems to store surplus generated energy and increase supply resilience.
• Electric vehicle chargers: installation of charging solutions tailored to the user's needs.
• Solar panel protection and system health check: complementary maintenance and diagnostic services.

Approach and coverage

The company designs each solution on a bespoke basis, it says, and works with quality products. Its area of operation covers all areas of Scotland, with a presence in locations such as Aberdeen, Ayrshire, East Kilbride, Edinburgh, Fife, Glasgow, Inverness, Perth and Stirling. It also identifies itself as an Octopus trusted partner.

Financing and tax aspects

AJ Renewables provides information on grants and financing options for solar panels. On its website it highlights that homeowners in Scotland can benefit from a 0% VAT rate on battery storage systems when installed alongside new or existing photovoltaic systems, whether in a complete installation or as a retrofit. The company also mentions that more than 142,000 households in Scotland have already installed solar panels.

Awards and ratings

The site shows a "Good" rating based on 93 reviews published on Google, managed through Trustindex. Customer testimonials highlight the organisation of the process, communication during installation and care for the property. Some users mention the installation of Hanchu brand systems and the setting up of monitoring apps.

Frequently asked questions

The company explains on its website how solar panels work, the conversion of direct current to alternating current via inverters and the use of surplus energy through batteries or export to the grid via the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG). It also clarifies that panels generate electricity even in winter, as they work with daylight, and that batteries allow energy to be stored or charged at off-peak tariff times.