Petition · HM Treasury

Set VAT on all solar panel equipment to 0% at point of purchase

Closed 56 signatures

What the petition asks

The current relief to 0% VAT rate on solar panels only applies where an MCS certified company manages a solar installation. This can exclude, for example, NICEIC electricians who are also qualified to install solar.
I believe solar is clearly a priority. If every house has solar, it would greatly contribute to generating enough electricity to get most fossil fuel cars off the road and replace with electric. But we need the solar first!

I believe builders working with qualified electricians on projects (extensions etc) should be encouraged to add solar to their projects.

Timeline

1 Aug 2025 Petition opened for signatures
1 Feb 2026 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 56
Status Closed
Department HM Treasury
Opened 1 Aug 2025
Closed 1 Feb 2026

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 18 Aug 2026.