What GB Solar Ltd does

GB Solar Ltd is a family-owned solar PV and battery storage installation company headquartered in Worksop, North Nottinghamshire, UK. Founded in 2018, the company operates with a small in-house team (1-10 employees) led by Managing Director Gareth Beard and serves both residential and commercial customers across Yorkshire, East Midlands, Lincolnshire, South Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and parts of Lancashire. The company's core technical offering is the design, installation, and maintenance of integrated solar PV systems combining photovoltaic panels (from tier-1 manufacturers including Aiko, JA Solar, Jinko, Longi, and Q Cell), hybrid inverters, battery storage units (Tesla Powerwall 2/3 and GivEnergy), power optimizers (SolarEdge), EV chargers (MyEnergi Zappi), and energy diverters (MyEnergi Eddi). Installations range from residential systems as small as 1.76kWp to large commercial installations of 76.5kWp or more, with the company handling the full project lifecycle from design and DNO approval management through to commissioning, handover, and aftercare. The company holds multiple industry certifications (MCS, NICEIC, HIES, TrustMark, ISO 27001) and operates exclusively with in-house installation teams rather than subcontractors.

The business model is project-based, generating one-time installation revenue per system sold, supplemented by recurring revenue from solar panel cleaning services and ancillary services such as commercial energy audits. Pricing is bespoke rather than list-based — a typical domestic 4kW PV-only system is priced in the £5,000-£6,000 range, while larger residential systems with battery storage (e.g., the 39.48kWp Mr Alston installation) and commercial installations (e.g., 76.5kWp T. Elsey Tyres Ltd) command significantly higher ticket values. The company does not directly monetize the UK Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) but facilitates customer registration with energy suppliers including Octopus Energy, creating an integrated value proposition where customers can offset installation costs through export tariff income. Revenue figures are not publicly disclosed and no external funding rounds have been recorded, indicating the company has been bootstrapped through owner capital and operating cash flow.

GB Solar's go-to-market is sales-led and direct, with customer acquisition driven by SEO-optimized local content, an active blog, five-star Google reviews, and word-of-mouth referrals rather than paid advertising. Distribution is exclusively direct-to-customer across its regional service area, with no intermediaries, resellers, or third-party installation partners. The company's positioning as a quality-focused regional specialist — anchored by its in-house operational model, MCS/NICEIC certifications, and top-tier manufacturer authorisations (Tesla Powerwall Authorised Installer, GivEnergy Platinum Installer, Octopus Energy Trusted Partner) — differentiates it from high-volume national solar installers that rely on subcontracted labour.

Name

GB Solar Ltd

Legal name

GB Solar Ltd

Website

https://gbsolar.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

GB Solar Ltd is a family-owned UK solar PV and battery storage installer based in Worksop, North Nottinghamshire, serving residential and commercial customers across Yorkshire, the East Midlands, and Lincolnshire through in-house design, installation, and aftercare teams.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar PV Installation Services

NAICS

Home and Garden Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811411)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industry

Solar Panel Cleaning (HSAEAJAL)

Keywords

• Solar PV installation
• Battery storage systems
• EV charger installation
• Commercial solar panels
• Domestic solar panels

Headquarters

HQ city

Worksop

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Solar PV System Installation: One-time installation of solar photovoltaic panel systems for residential and commercial properties, including design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and DNO (Distribution Network Operator) approval management. Systems are quoted and priced individually based on property requirements.
2. Battery Storage Installation: Retrofit and new battery storage system installations (GivEnergy, Tesla Powerwall) sold as add-on to PV systems or standalone retrofits. Generates one-time installation revenue per project.
3. EV Charger Installation: Installation of EV charging points (MyEnergi Zappi and others) as an additional service, often bundled with PV and battery systems or sold separately.
4. Solar Panel Cleaning Service: A dedicated solar panel cleaning service to maintain panel efficiency, offered as a recurring service to existing customers.
5. Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) Revenue for Customers: While GB Solar does not directly earn SEG revenue, its installations enable customers to export surplus solar energy back to the grid and receive payments via SEG tariffs from their energy suppliers (e.g., Octopus Energy). GB Solar facilitates DNO applications and tariff registration as part of its service.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

GB Solar Ltd designs, supplies, installs and maintains solar photovoltaic (PV) panel systems, battery storage units (including Tesla Powerwall and GivEnergy), EV chargers (MyEnergi Zappi) and related solar panel cleaning services for residential homeowners and commercial/industrial businesses. The company handles the full project lifecycle in-house — from initial consultation and bespoke proposal through DNO approvals, installation, commissioning, MCS certification, and ongoing aftercare — covering system capacities from 1.76kWp domestic up to 76.5kWp commercial installations.

Product overview

GB Solar Ltd is a family-owned solar PV and battery storage installation company serving domestic and commercial customers across Yorkshire, East Midlands, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. The company offers a portfolio of installation services including solar PV systems for homes and businesses, battery storage solutions (with products such as Tesla Powerwall, GivEnergy batteries, and SolarEdge systems), EV charger installation (including MyEnergi Zappi), and solar panel cleaning services. The core offering centers on designing, installing, and maintaining integrated renewable energy systems that enable customers to generate, store, and manage solar power while reducing reliance on the grid. The company also supports the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariff, allowing customers to monetize excess energy exported back to the grid.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Solar PV for Home Rooftop solar PV panel installation service for homeowners designed to reduce energy bills and carbon footprint, using tier-1 panels from Aiko, JA Solar, Jinko, Longi, and Q Cell. Systems are bespoke-quoted following site assessment.
• Commercial Solar PV Solar PV installation, design and servicing packages for commercial and industrial businesses across offices, retail, agriculture, hospitality, and community facilities, including large-scale systems up to 76.5kWp with three-phase inverters and DNO approval management.
• Solar Battery Storage Battery storage installation that stores excess solar power generated during the day for use when the sun goes down, including GivEnergy home batteries (8.2kWh, 9.5kWh) and the GivEnergy All-in-One combined battery/inverter product with 10-year warranties.
• Tesla Powerwall Installation Authorised installation of Tesla Powerwall 3 (13.5kWh battery with built-in 11.04kW inverter) for backup protection and energy storage, including Tesla App real-time monitoring and over-the-air firmware updates.
• EV Charger Installation Installation of EV charging points, primarily the MyEnergi Zappi 7kW charger, which can automatically use excess solar generation to charge vehicles, and integration with Eddi energy diverters.
• Solar Panel Cleaning Service Recurring cleaning service to remove dust and debris from solar panels that can accumulate over time and reduce sunlight absorption, improving panel efficiency and longevity.
• Solar PV Installation End-to-end solar PV system installation service covering system design, DNO approval applications, MCS certification, and full handover with monitoring setup, applicable to both residential and commercial properties.
• Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) Facilitation Facilitation service supporting customers in registering for the UK government's Smart Export Guarantee tariff so they receive payments from energy suppliers (e.g., Octopus Energy) for surplus electricity exported back to the grid.

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual electricity bill reduction of 40–95% for residential customers, and 40–57% for commercial customers
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• GivEnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationGivEnergy is a British-owned battery manufacturer. GB Solar is a platinum-level installer of GivEnergy battery systems, installing GivEnergy hybrid inverters, home batteries (9.5kWh, 8.2kWh), and the GivEnergy All-in-One combined battery/inverter product. GivEnergy products come with 10-year warranties.
• Tesla (Powerwall)coreTechnology or IntegrationGB Solar is an authorised installer of Tesla Powerwall 2 and Powerwall 3 battery systems, which feature built-in inverters (up to 11.04kW) and 13.5kWh storage capacity with backup power capabilities. Tesla Powerwall systems include the Tesla App for real-time energy monitoring and receive regular software updates.
• Octopus EnergycoreTechnology or IntegrationGB Solar is an Octopus Energy trusted partner. Systems are integrated with Octopus Energy's SEG (Smart Export Guarantee) tariff, allowing customers to receive payments for exporting surplus solar energy back to the grid. GB Solar supports customers in registering for Octopus SEG tariffs following installation.
• Russells RenewablesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRussells Renewables acted as a partner in delivering the large-scale 76.5kWp commercial installation for T. Elsey Tyres Ltd in Malton, North Yorkshire.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Project Solar UK: Project Solar UK supplies and installs residential solar PV and battery systems across the UK using tier-1 panels and approved inverters. Comparable in scope, customer segment (homeowners) and product stack to GB Solar.
• Solarsense UK: Solarsense is a UK solar EPC serving residential, commercial and public-sector customers. Comparable commercial-PV capability (systems from residential up to large commercial) and product mix.
• HDM Solar: HDM Solar is a family-run UK solar PV and battery storage installer serving regional territories with in-house installation teams — a close structural analogue to GB Solar's regional, family-owned model.
• Green Building Renewables: Green Building Renewables installs solar PV, battery storage, EV chargers and heat pumps for UK homes and SMEs — a multi-product regional installer with overlapping customer profile and product stack to GB Solar.
• Solar Team GB: Solar Team GB is a regional UK solar PV installer offering residential and commercial installations with battery storage and EV charging. Comparable regional footprint and service mix.
• Glow Green Limited: Glow Green is a UK domestic solar PV, battery storage and EV charger installer serving residential customers with similar tier-1 product offerings (Tesla, GivEnergy). Comparable UK regional installer with sales-led GTM.

Others

• GivEnergy (battery manufacturer): GivEnergy is the British battery manufacturer whose products GB Solar installs at Platinum tier. It is a key supplier / ecosystem partner rather than a direct competitor, but ecosystem dependency is a relevant comparable for partner-driven install businesses.

Broad incumbents

• Spirit Energy (Green Britain): Spirit Energy / Green Britain offers a broader renewable energy and solar installation portfolio nationally — overlapping capability but a wider product range and larger scale than GB Solar.
• EDF Renewables (UK residential): EDF offers residential solar PV and battery installation through approved installer networks across the UK — a larger incumbent with overlapping capability.
• Octopus Energy (Heat Geek / install arm): Octopus Energy operates trusted-partner solar installation programmes across the UK. As GB Solar's SEG/integration partner, it represents a strategic ecosystem participant that could at scale compete with installers like GB Solar.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses3 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GBSolarLtd
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/gb-solar-ltd

Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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