What Sunlite (london) Limited does

Sunlite Group Ltd is a privately-held, family-run renewable energy installation company headquartered in Martlesham, Suffolk, operating primarily across South East England. Founded around 2009, the firm designs, supplies, and installs solar PV systems (domestic 4-10 kW and commercial 30 kW-190 kW+), solar battery storage, air source heat pumps, EV charging points, solar lighting and bollards, solar carports (via dedicated sub-brand sunlitecarports.co.uk), solar cladding, and LED lighting. It sells across three principal customer segments: domestic homeowners (sub-£10K projects, e.g., £5K-£8K for a 4 kW system, EV charger from £995 + VAT), commercial/industrial enterprises (large one-off capital projects with multi-year ROI horizons), and public sector/institutional clients (councils, schools, leisure centres, parish councils).

The business operates a direct field-sales go-to-market anchored by free site surveys and quote-based pricing, supplemented by a channel-partner motion via the MCS Umbrella Support scheme (which lets trade installers leverage Sunlite's MCS certification) and Bauder-approved installer status for flat-roof commercial PV. Customer financing is enabled through FCA-authorised credit broking (FRN 1045818) referring to Propensio Finance (FRN 806409), and zero-upfront commercial deployment is offered via Power Purchase Agreements. Revenue derives predominantly from one-time installation fees on solar PV, battery, EV charger, heat pump, and carport projects, with a smaller recurring stream from solar maintenance, repair, cleaning, and commission-based credit-broker referrals.

Competitive positioning is built on a dense stack of UK sector accreditations (MCS, NICEIC, CHAS, IET, ISO 9001/14001, Trustmark, Gas Safe, Constructionline Gold, RECC, Safecontractor, NAPIT, APHC, Heat Geek, FCA, Bauder approved), a Gooden-family-led leadership team with 15+ years of operating history, and a portfolio of named enterprise customers including Tru7 Group, Epping Leisure Centre, Breheny Civil Engineering, Broadwater School, Melksham Parish Council, Stoke High School, and EACH (East Anglia Children's Hospices). No external funding rounds or institutional investors are disclosed; ownership is concentrated in the founding family with operating geographies limited to the UK.

Name

Sunlite (london) Limited

Legal name

Sunlite Group Ltd

Website

https://sun-lite.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Sunlite Group is a family-run UK renewable energy installer (founded c.2009, HQ Suffolk) delivering solar PV, battery storage, heat pumps, EV charging, lighting, and solar carports to domestic, commercial, and public sector customers across South East England.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Installation Services

NAICS

Roofing Contractors (23816)

SIC

Services-To Dwellings & Other Buildings (7340)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar EPC & Construction (Utility-Scale, Rooftop, Balance of System) (EUAMABAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Solar Roofing & Roof-Mounted PV Systems (IMADAFAO), Solar Financing, Leasing & Ownership Platforms (Tax Equity, PPA, Securitization) (EUAMABAJ)

Keywords

• Solar PV installation
• Renewable energy services
• Battery storage systems
• EV charging installation
• Air source heat pumps

Headquarters

HQ city

Martlesham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Solar PV Installation Services: One-time installation revenue from domestic and commercial solar PV panel systems. Includes system design, installation, and commissioning. Revenue recognised at point of installation. Domestic systems typically 4-10kW; commercial systems range from 30kW to 190kW+.
2. Battery Storage Systems: Sale and installation of solar battery storage systems (domestic and commercial), enabling energy storage for later use. Often sold as add-on to solar PV installations.
3. Solar Maintenance and Repair Services: Ongoing maintenance, repair, and cleaning services for existing solar PV installations. Includes annual servicing, panel cleaning, fault resolution, and monitoring.
4. EV Charger Installation: Supply and installation of home and commercial EV charging points. Domestic EV charging from £995 + VAT. Often paired with solar and battery systems.
5. Air Source Heat Pump Installation: Heat Geek accredited heat pump installation services for domestic and commercial properties. Heat pumps qualify for VAT relief (zero-rated VAT as of February 2024).
6. Solar Lighting Products: Sale of solar street lighting, solar bollards (Path-Lite, VR Walk-Lite), and temporary solar lighting (Solar Temp Lite). Products include off-grid solar lighting units.
7. Credit Broking Services: Sunlite Group Limited acts as a credit broker (FCA reference: 1045818), offering financing products from Propensio Finance Limited (FCA reference: 806409) to customers. Commission-based model — does not charge customers a fee for credit broking services.
8. Solar Carports: UK-manufactured solar carports generating clean electricity while providing covered parking and EV charging integration. Sold and installed as a separate product line via sunlitecarports.co.uk.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Sunlite Group is a family-run renewable energy installer offering end-to-end design, supply, installation, and maintenance of solar PV systems, battery storage, EV chargers, air source heat pumps, solar lighting (street lights, bollards, carports), LED lighting, and air conditioning for domestic and commercial clients across South-East England. Services span free site survey through to commissioning with optional Power Purchase Agreement financing and credit broking via Propensio Finance.

Product overview

Sunlite Group is a family-run renewable energy installation company offering a comprehensive portfolio of solar energy products and related services. The core offering centers on Domestic and Commercial Solar PV Installation, complemented by Solar Battery Storage systems (domestic and commercial), Solar Street Lighting, Solar Bollards (Path-Lite and VR Walk-Lite), Temporary Solar Lighting (Solar Temp Lite), and Solar Carports. Additional services include EV Charging Installation, Air Source Heat Pump Installation, Air Conditioning, Solar Thermal, LED Lighting Installation, Ground Mounted Solar, and Solar Cladding. The company also provides Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) as a financing option, a Commercial Solar Calculator for investment planning, and MCS Umbrella Support for trade installers. Smart home integration is available through Homely Smart Control for heat pumps. The product portfolio is supported by approved installation systems including the Bauder F XL System for flat roofs and G Light Mounting System for green roofs. Notable product-specific offerings include the Solo-Lite iPower Max solar lighting unit. Services span multiple market sectors including domestic residential, commercial/industrial, farms/agriculture, schools, care homes, councils/local authorities, leisure centres, and car dealerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sunlite Carports: Solar carport products and installation services offered through sunlitecarports.co.uk
• Path-Lite Solar Bollard
• VR Walk-Lite Solar Bollard
• Solar Temp Lite
• Solo-Lite iPower Max

Products and services

• Domestic Solar PV Installation Solar panel installation services for residential properties enabling homeowners to generate their own electricity from sunlight, typically 4-10kW systems costing £5,000-£8,000 with 6-10 year ROI and 25-30 year operational life.
• Commercial Solar Installation Large-scale solar PV system design and installation for commercial, industrial, and public sector buildings, with systems ranging from 30kW to 190kW+ delivering up to 70-80% bill reduction and 3-7 year payback.
• Solar Battery Storage Systems Battery storage systems (Tesla Powerwall, SolaX, Fox ESS, Pylontech, SolarEdge) for domestic and commercial properties, priced from £3,000-£7,000 with zero-rated VAT as of February 2024 when retrofitted.
• Solar Street Lighting Permanent solar-powered street lighting solutions for roads, pathways, car parks, and public spaces featuring smart sensors, integrated battery storage, and blackout protection.
• Path-Lite Solar Bollard Solar-powered bollard lighting product for pathways and pedestrian areas with integrated automatic activation sensors for low-light conditions.
• VR Walk-Lite Solar Bollard Vandal-resistant solar bollard for outdoor path lighting designed to withstand tampering while delivering reliable solar-powered illumination.
• Solar Temp Lite Temporary solar lighting solution for construction sites, events, and temporary car parks that can be relocated as needed.
• EV Charging Installation Supply and installation of Zappi EV chargers for domestic properties from £995 + VAT and commercial sites, often paired with solar PV and battery systems.
• Air Source Heat Pump Installation Heat Geek accredited installation of air source heat pumps (Viessmann) for domestic and commercial properties, qualifying for zero-rated VAT from February 2024 and Boiler Upgrade Scheme government grants.
• Air Conditioning Installation Domestic and commercial air conditioning system installation services.
• Solar Thermal Installation Solar thermal installation services for water heating using solar energy in domestic and commercial properties.
• LED Lighting Installation Professional LED lighting installation services for energy-efficient illumination upgrades across domestic and commercial properties.
• Ground Mounted Solar Installation Ground-mounted solar PV systems for sites without suitable roof space, including farms, agricultural land, and commercial open land, scalable from small paddocks to 1MW+ solar farms covering 4-5 acres.
• Solar Cladding Installation Building-integrated solar technology that combines solar PV panels with building facade materials for properties requiring modern, energy-efficient design.
• Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) Financing option allowing commercial customers to install solar panels with no upfront cost, paying for the energy generated at a predetermined rate.
• Solar Carports UK-manufactured solar carport structures generating clean electricity while providing covered parking, with EV charging integration capability, sold through a dedicated website sunlitecarports.co.uk.
• MCS Umbrella Support for Trade Installers Support scheme enabling trade installers to access MCS certification and standards for solar installations under an umbrella arrangement with Sunlite Group.
• Bauder Approved Solar Installation Certified Bauder flat roof solar PV mounting system installation integrating PV panels with waterproofing, eliminating rooftop penetrations and protecting roof warranties for commercial, public sector, and new-build properties.
• Solar Panel Maintenance and Repair Ongoing maintenance and repair services for existing solar PV installations to ensure optimal performance and longevity, including annual servicing, panel cleaning, fault resolution, and monitoring.
• Professional Solar Panel Cleaning Cleaning services to maintain solar panel efficiency by removing dirt, debris, and weather-related buildup that can reduce light absorption.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduces energy bills by up to 70-80% for commercial installations
• +11 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Bauder SolarcoreTechnology or IntegrationBauder is the UK's leading provider of flat roof solar PV systems. Sunlite Group is a Bauder-approved certified installation partner, vetted for technical competence, training, and experience. Approved status allows Sunlite to install Bauder's integrated PV and waterproofing systems for commercial, public sector, and new-build properties, ensuring full warranty compliance.
• MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMCS is a certification scheme for microgeneration products and installers in the UK. Sunlite is MCS certified and operates an MCS Umbrella Support scheme enabling trade installers to access certification through Sunlite's framework.
• EACH (East Anglia Children's Hospices)minorOthersCharity partnership. Sunlite Group hosted a charity ball in aid of EACH and aims to install Solar PV systems at EACH facilities (The Tree House in Ipswich and Milton in Cambridge) to provide lifetime electricity savings for the charity.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• GB-Sol: UK-based solar PV and battery storage installer for residential and commercial customers. Comparable to Sunlite in offering MCS-accredited solar and storage installations through a regional field-sales model.
• P4 Solar: UK solar PV installer serving domestic and commercial customers with rooftop and ground-mounted systems. Comparable to Sunlite on core product (solar PV installation), customer type, and MCS-accredited installer profile.
• Cotswold Energy: UK-based regional renewable energy installer focused on solar PV, battery storage, EV charging, and heat pumps for domestic and small commercial customers. Comparable to Sunlite in scale, product scope, and direct field-sales GTM motion.
• Hometree: UK home energy services provider covering solar, heat pumps, EV charging, and home maintenance. Comparable to Sunlite because it bundles the same renewable product set (solar + heat pumps + EV) for residential customers in a regional field-sales model.
• Joju Solar: UK-based solar installer offering domestic and commercial solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging across multiple UK regions. Comparable to Sunlite in product scope (multi-product renewable installations) and customer mix (residential, schools, commercial), and competes for the same kind of MCS-accredited project pipeline.

Broad incumbents

• EDF Energy: Large UK energy supplier offering domestic and commercial solar PV, battery storage, and EV charging solutions alongside its energy supply business. Comparable in product and customer segments, with significantly greater scale and brand spend than Sunlite.
• Good Energy: UK renewable energy retailer that also operates a solar and heat pump installation arm. Comparable to Sunlite in installed solar and heat-pump services, but operates nationally with significantly more capital, brand recognition, and an electricity supply business alongside its installation offerings.
• E.ON UK: Major UK energy supplier with a growing solar PV, battery, and heat pump installation business for residential and commercial customers. Competes with Sunlite for the same domestic and SME solar projects but operates nationally and benefits from a large utility parent.
• British Gas (Centrica): UK's largest energy supplier with established solar PV, heat pump, and EV charger installation services for residential customers. Comparable product portfolio to Sunlite, but with national reach, in-house financing, and a large existing customer base.
• Octopus Energy: Large UK energy retailer that has expanded aggressively into solar PV, heat pump, and EV charger installations (e.g., through partnerships and own-brand services). Comparable on product and target customer, but vastly larger in scale, marketing budget, and geographic reach than a regional installer like Sunlite.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SunLiteSolarUK
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sunlite-solar-lighting-ltd

Compliance19 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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