Blue Ape Renewables

Blue Ape Renewables: solar installations and storage in the UK

Blue Ape Renewables is a family-run renewable energy system installation company operating in England, Scotland and Wales. Its offering covers solar PV panels, battery storage, air source heat pumps, EV chargers, solar carports and renewable system repair and maintenance services. The company presents itself as an MCS-certified installer, which vouches for the quality of its installations and access to grants and export payments.

Services and technical solutions

Blue Ape Renewables' catalogue includes solutions for homes and businesses. Featured products include:

• Solar PV systems with high-quality panels, from £5,150.
• Battery storage to make the most of generated energy, from £1,465.
• Air source heat pumps, with access to a £7,500 grant, from £3,850 after the grant.
• EV chargers, from £805.
• Solar carports for vehicles, from £10,155.
• Large-scale commercial solar installations, from £51,950 for 50 kW systems.
• Inverter repair and replacement services for all brands, from £250.
• Associated roofing and construction work, such as scaffolding, tiles and structural work, quote on request.

The company also offers a service hub for repairs and maintenance of all renewable products, as well as upgrades for customers who already have solar installations and want to improve them.

Accreditations and warranties

Blue Ape Renewables has a broad set of certifications and accreditations backing its activity. It is registered with MCS, NAPIT, RECC, EVCC, IWA and TSI, and is an approved installer for GivEnergy and Fox ESS, as well as a certified Tesla Powerwall installer. It also appears as a trusted partner of Octopus and is registered with TrustMark and Checkatrade. The company states it is a member of the Confederation of Roofing Contractors and has received awards for the quality of its installations. It offers product warranties of up to 25 years, plus workmanship cover.

Transparency and hiring process

The company emphasises pricing transparency. It publishes an open price list and guarantees that the online quote is maintained once the standard installation is confirmed, with no hidden charges or sales commissions. The process begins with an indicative online quote, followed by a technical survey carried out by a certified engineer to verify the property's suitability. To reserve equipment and current prices, a £200 refundable deposit is requested, which is fully returned if the customer decides not to proceed or if the installation is not viable.

Experience and video presence

With more than 40 years of combined experience in the renewables sector, Blue Ape Renewables has documented its work in more than 170 YouTube videos, where it shows real installations, customer case studies, system repairs, battery upgrades and heat pump projects. The company uses this channel so that potential customers can see how systems are installed and understand how they work before hiring.

Customer reviews

The company has more than 100 reviews on Trustpilot, where it maintains a rating of 4.9 out of 5. Comments highlight the team's honesty, the absence of sales pressure and clarity in explanations. Several customers mention Dave, Craig, Emily, Kevin and Phil for their attentiveness and professionalism. One reviewed case is Peat Carr Farmhouse, an 1820s home equipped with 2026 technology. Another review stresses that the company advised against installing a battery when it was not beneficial for the customer, in contrast to other quotes that proposed the installation without analysing consumption.