⚡ 0% VAT on SOLAR PV and battery storage — confirmed until March 2027.
PBT Installations design and fit solar panels and battery storage for homes and businesses across Gloucestershire — Cheltenham, Gloucester, Stroud, Cirencester, the Cotswolds and the Forest of Dean. As an MCS-certified, NAPIT-registered installer, we don’t just bolt panels to a roof: we design solar as part of how your whole property generates, stores and uses energy, so it works alongside your Heat Pumps , EV charger and smart controls rather than in isolation.
Solar PV
Generate your own electricity from the sun — and cut what you draw from the grid during daylight hours.
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Battery Storage
Store cheap or self-generated power and use it when electricity costs the most — with or without solar panels.
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What does solar and battery storage cost in Gloucestershire?
Costs vary with roof size, system design and which battery you choose, but as a guide:
- A typical domestic solar PV system for a 3–4 bedroom Gloucestershire home starts from around £5,000–£8,000
- Battery storage added to that, or fitted on its own, typically ranges from £4,000 to £12,000+ depending on capacity
- Thanks to 0% VAT on both solar and battery installations, you pay no VAT on the work
We’ll give you a clear, itemised quote after a proper survey — no vague estimates, and no pressure. Every property is different, and the only way to price it accurately is to look at your roof, your usage and your goals.
Since 2024, the UK government has introduced 0% VAT on battery storage systems, which significantly reduces installation costs. This is confirmed until March 2027.
Premium kit, designed to last
We install solar and storage from manufacturers we trust rather than the cheapest available:
- Solarwatt — German-engineered glass-glass panels built for longevity
- Tesla Powerwall — market-leading home battery with intelligent energy management
Many local installers fit budget panels to win on price. We’d rather install a system that’s still performing strongly in 20 years.
The inverter — the brain of your system
Every solar and battery system needs an inverter: the device that converts the energy your panels generate into electricity your home can use, and manages the flow of power between your panels, battery, the grid and your home. It’s one of the most important parts of the whole system, and the brand and specification make a real difference to how reliably everything performs.
On more complex installations — off-grid properties, self-builds, or systems bringing several technologies together — we often specify Victron inverters for their flexibility, smart monitoring and long-term reliability. You can read our guide to Victron inverters here to understand where they shine and whether they’re the right fit for your project.
Case Study
See how we helped our client reduce energy bills
Toby works from home and was relying on thermal layers to keep warm rather than heating the whole house with the gas boiler.
This allows them to run the household at a constant temperature through winter whilst reducing energy bills.
“The battery allows us to shift our energy consumption to cheaper energy windows- we still use the same amount of energy in the house, but we generate it from the Solar Pv, or buy it during cheaper time periods to use at a later date. ”
Recent Installations
Spread the cost with finance
We understand a system like this is a significant investment, which is why finance is available on all our installations — Buy now and pay monthly, rather than covering the full cost upfront.
Pete T Limited t/a PBT Installations is an Introducer Appointed Representative of Ideal Sales Solutions Ltd, t/a Ideal4Finance. Ideal Sales Solutions Ltd is a credit broker and not a lender (FRN 703401). Finance available subject to status.