Are solar and energy storage installations subject to VAT?

All solar and energy storage installations, including maintenance to existing sites, should be subject to 0% VAT. This should include residential energy storage when installed as a standalone measure.

What is the long duration energy storage Investment Support Scheme?

Long Duration Electricity Storage investment support scheme will boost investor confidence and unlock billions in funding for vital projects. The UK is a step closer to energy independence as the government launches a new scheme to help build energy storage infrastructure.

Who commissioned the energy storage health and safety guidance?

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero commissioned this guidance on behalf of the industry-led Electricity Storage Health and Safety Governance Group. Frazer-Nash Consultancy was selected to undertake the project. Is this page useful?

What does the European Commission say about energy storage?

The Commission adopted in March 2023 a list of recommendations to ensure greater deployment of energy storage, accompanied by a staff working document, providing an outlook of the EU’s current regulatory, market, and financing framework for storage and identifies barriers, opportunities and best practices for its development and deployment.

What are the barriers to the development of energy storage systems?

Barriers to the development of BESSs and other energy storage systems also include high upfront capital costs, uncertain revenue streams and delays to grid connections. In response to these concerns, the government published its action plan to accelerate grid connections in November 2023.

Should batteries be included on the ESM list?

Solar Energy UK’s position is that batteries should be included on the list of ESMs, and continues to make the case for this. For the UK to meet its net zero by 2050 target, it must ensure that 29 million homes are decarbonised to supply clean, affordable energy.