Petition · past parliament · HM Treasury

Make VAT zero for all Battery Systems used with Renewable Energy generation

Closed 46 signatures

What the petition asks

Addition of a battery to a renewable energy system allows optimum use of on-site renewable energy, thereby reducing demand on the National Grid.
We want VAT zero on battery systems used with renewable energy generation, for home or business use, regardless of when this is installed.

Renewable energy promotion is part of UK Government strategy.

Many homes and small businesses have on-site renewable electricity generation, such as Solar Photovoltaic or Wind turbine.

At the time of writing, if a property owner orders a renewable energy system with simultaneous installation of a battery, this is NOT liable to VAT. Retrospective addition of a battery is currently liable to VAT.
For many system owners, the battery option may not have been available at time of install. The current difference in tax liability is unjust.

Timeline

3 Aug 2022 Petition opened for signatures
17 Feb 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 46
Status Closed
Department HM Treasury
Opened 3 Aug 2022
Closed 17 Feb 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.