Halse Solar

What Halse Solar does

Halse Solar Limited is the sole UK and Ireland importer and service provider for Sunbrush mobil industrial solar panel cleaning systems, serving operators of utility-scale and smaller photovoltaic installations. The company offers two core cleaning machines — the SunBrush Mobil Compact (tractor or telehandler-mounted, spanning 2.5m to 7.5m working widths) and the SunBrush Mobil Rapid (excavator-mounted for narrow-row and roof-mounted sites) — supplemented by three accessories: the Hot Water 200 system, the Tank System for water delivery, and the Diagnostic 4.0 thermography module that combines cleaning with module fault detection. Technically, the equipment incorporates the Washtronic automatic leveling system for damage-free contact pressure, joystick control from the cab, and wet/dry cleaning capability; the Diagnostic 4.0 adds hotspot and sub-string fault detection and remote monitoring.

The company generates revenue through four streams: direct equipment sales, short-term rentals, long-term lease agreements, and after-sales services (operator training, spare parts, emergency repairs, and servicing). Its go-to-market is sales-led, with direct enterprise outreach led by Edward and Philip Halse, supported by a service department drawing on 24 mechanics from affiliated parent company Halse South West — a six-generation family farm machinery business. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers contact the sales team for quotes. Marketing channels include the company website, social media (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram), and direct field outreach. The company operates from a single headquarters in Ottery St Mary, Devon, and serves customers across the UK and Ireland.

Halse Solar is a small (1–10 employee), family-operated private limited company founded in 2018/2019 (Company Reg No. 12025786). It holds no institutional funding, has no disclosed patents, awards, or regulatory actions, and relies on its exclusive Sunbrush distribution relationship and service infrastructure as the basis of its market position.

Name

Halse Solar

Legal name

Halse Solar Limited

Website

https://halsesolar.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Halse Solar is the sole UK and Ireland importer and service provider for Sunbrush mobil industrial solar panel cleaning equipment, serving utility-scale and smaller solar farm operators through sales, rental, and lease agreements.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Solar Panel Cleaning Equipment

NAICS

Outdoor Power Equipment Retailers (444230)

SIC

Industrial Trucks, Tractors, Trailors & Stackers (3537)

akta.pro primary industry

Solar Panel Cleaning (HSAEAJAL)

akta.pro secondary industry

Solar Quality, Testing, Certification & Standards (Lab Testing, Inspections, Compliance) (EUAMABAN)

Keywords

• Solar panel cleaning
• Photovoltaic maintenance
• Solar farm equipment
• Cleaning machinery
• Solar O&M services

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottery St Mary

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Equipment Sales: Direct sale of Sunbrush Compact and Rapid solar cleaning machines, along with accessories including Hot Water 200, Diagnostic 4.0, and Tank System.
2. Short-Term Rentals: Flexible rental options for solar cleaning equipment for short-term needs.
3. Long-Term Lease Agreements: Extended rental contracts for ongoing solar farm maintenance needs.
4. After-Sales Services: Servicing, maintenance, spare parts, and operator training services for Sunbrush equipment.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Halse Solar imports and services the Sunbrush range of industrial solar panel cleaning systems for solar farms in the UK and Ireland. It sells, short-term rents, and long-term leases tractor-mounted (Sunbrush Compact) and excavator-mounted (Sunbrush Rapid) cleaning machines, along with accessories such as Hot Water 200, Diagnostic 4.0, and Tank System. The company also provides after-sales services including operator training, emergency repairs, and spare parts supply.

Product overview

Halse Solar Limited is the sole UK & Ireland importer of the Sunbrush range of solar panel cleaning systems. The product portfolio centers on two core cleaning machines—the SunBrush Mobil Compact (tractor/telehandler mounted, 2.5m–7.5m reach) and SunBrush Mobil Rapid (excavator mounted for tight spaces)—supplemented by three key accessories (Hot Water 200, Diagnostic 4.0, and Tank System). The company offers multiple procurement options including Short-Term Rentals, Long-Term Lease Agreements, and direct Sales, backed by comprehensive after-sales services encompassing operator training, spare parts, and emergency repairs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Sunbrush Compact: Tractor mounted solar panel cleaning machine ranging from 2.5m to 7.5m, featuring Washtronic float system for damage-free operation and joystick control.
• Sunbrush Rapid
• Sunbrush Accessories

Products and services

• SunBrush Mobil Compact A tractor- or Telehandler-mounted cleaning machine for large-scale solar sites, available in 2.5m to 7.5m reach configurations. Features the Washtronic float system for constant brush pressure and damage-free operation. Targeted at operators of utility-scale photovoltaic installations requiring regular mechanical cleaning.
• SunBrush Mobil Rapid An excavator-mounted cleaning machine suited to sites with limited space between solar panel rows, and capable of cleaning roof-mounted installations. Features Washtronic automatic leveling and operates with compact excavators in narrow driveways down to 1.50 meters wide. Targeted at operators of smaller or space-constrained photovoltaic sites.
• Hot Water 200 Hot water cleaning accessory that removes dirt and grime faster while using less water. Pre-heats cleaning liquid to reduce temperature differential versus hot operating panels, enabling cleaning on hot days and eliminating stubborn dirt more easily. Sold as an accessory compatible with SunBrush cleaning machines.
• Diagnostic 4.0 Accessory that combines efficient solar module cleaning with evaluation of module quality in one operation. Detects HotSpot faults, defective cell connectors, sub-string failures, and enables remote monitoring of cleaning work and localization of faults across a module field.
• Tank System Water transport accessory that brings water to the SunBrush and pumps it into the IBC container mounted on the tractor, reducing time spent refilling and improving cleaning efficiency on solar sites.
• After-Sales Services Comprehensive after-sales support for SunBrush equipment, including operator training, spare parts ordering, emergency repairs, and ongoing servicing via Halse Solar's service department and the parent company Halse South West's 24-mechanic service network.

Quantifiable outcome

• Reduced panel damage through automatic pressure control
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Sunbrush mobilcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 September 2018SunBrush mobil have been developing and producing intelligent Solar cleaning systems for over 15 years, founded by Franz Ehleuter who transitioned from car wash systems to solar cleaning. Halse Solar partnered with Sunbrush in Autumn 2018 to provide local sales and service that the UK and Ireland market required. Halse Solar is the sole UK & Ireland importer.
• Halse South WestcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company and six-generation family business selling farm machinery with extensive experience in tractor-mounted implements. Halse South West provides Halse Solar with 24 mechanics, spare parts department, and service infrastructure.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sunbrush mobil: German manufacturer of the Sunbrush Compact and Rapid solar panel cleaning systems that Halse Solar imports. It is the most direct peer because Halse's entire product line is built on Sunbrush platforms and addresses the same utility-scale solar cleaning use case in adjacent European geographies.
• Ecoppia: Israel-based provider of autonomous robotic solar panel cleaning solutions for utility-scale PV plants. Direct competitor in the same end-customer use case (solar panel soiling removal on large solar farms), differentiated by robotics versus Halse's tractor-mounted mechanical approach.
• Serbot (Cleanwatts Solar Cleaning): Swiss developer of automated solar panel cleaning robots, including the Cleanwatts system. Competes with Halse for the same large-scale PV cleaning budgets, offering a different delivery model (autonomous robot) but targeting identical end users.
• SOLAR Cleano: Netherlands-based provider of robotized dry-cleaning systems for utility-scale solar parks. Direct competitor for the same solar farm operator customers, differentiated by automated robotics versus Halse's tractor/excavator-mounted equipment.

Broad incumbents

• Kärcher: Global industrial and commercial cleaning equipment manufacturer with a broad portfolio that includes solar PV cleaning solutions. Comparable because it serves overlapping customers (large solar asset operators) with cleaning hardware, but as part of a much wider cleaning equipment portfolio rather than a solar-focused niche.
• Nilfisk: Global supplier of professional cleaning equipment across industrial, commercial and specialty segments. Comparable to Halse as a broad-line industrial cleaning equipment vendor that could expand into solar PV cleaning applications with adjacent technology.

Emerging players

• Aerones: Robotic wind turbine inspection and maintenance provider expanding into solar PV cleaning services. Comparable because it targets the same renewable asset O&M buyer with automated cleaning and inspection, though it is currently more established in wind than solar.
• BladeRanger: Provider of drone-based solar panel cleaning and inspection systems. Comparable to Halse as it addresses the same solar soiling problem with a different technology (aerial robotics), and overlaps in thermography-style inspection add-ons.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/halse-solar-limited

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 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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