Commercial vs Residential Solar
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Commercial solar costs 40% less per kWp (£700-£1,200 vs £1,300-£1,800), has faster payback (3-5 years vs 8-12 after tax relief), and qualifies for 100% first-year capital allowances + VAT recovery. Residential solar has 0% VAT (no recovery needed), tax-free savings and SEG income, and simpler planning rules. Both are strong investments — commercial just benefits from economies of scale and tax treatment.
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Solar panels are most powerful when combined with an efficient heating system. Heat pumps use solar-generated electricity to heat your home at 300-400% efficiency — making them the ideal partner for solar.
Heat pumps use electricity at 300-400% efficiency, making them ideal partners for solar.
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