Why Rapid Renewables?
Customers of Rapid Renewables are assured of a reliable, competitive and professional service, which includes the safe delivery of all products by our own team of drivers or trusted logistics partners, to the installation site at whatever time is required.
With over 80 years of trade wholesale experience between us, the Rapid Renewables team is hugely knowledgeable. We’re always happy to offer unbiased advice on alternative products to those specified, in order to deliver additional value for our trade customers.
In early 2024, as a leading solar distributor, Rapid Renewables became the first trade member of Fegime UK to be fully dedicated to the renewable energy sector. Fegime is the longest established buying group in the UK and Rapid’s sister company, Rapid Electrical, has been a member for almost 20 years.
A Bit About Us
Rapid Renewables is a UK-based renewable energy distributor supplying high-quality solar, storage, and energy solutions to installers and trade professionals nationwide. We focus on reliability, speed, and expert support to help our customers deliver outstanding projects.
What We Do
Product Supply & Distribution
Quotes & Project Assistance
Technical & Product Support
Fast Nationwide Delivery
Why Choose Rapid Renewables
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Trade-focused distributor
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Trusted global brands
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Competitive pricing
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Stock held in the UK
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Expert, friendly support
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Sustainable supply chain
Our Values
Sustainability
Supporting the growth of renewable energy across the UK
Responsible sourcing
Partnering with trusted, approved global manufacturers
Strong partnerships
Working closely with installers through training and support
Trusted and dependable
Investing in people and infrastructure to deliver reliably
0% VAT on solar panels and heat pumps
On the 23rd March 2022, the Chancellor of the Exchequer announced a cut to VAT on energy efficiency materials, including solar panels, heat pumps, and insulation.
These items are zero-rated for VAT for five years, effective from 1st April 2022.
This tax cut was designed to encourage a broader uptake of renewable energy systems by UK businesses and homeowners.
The VAT cut applies to the cost of installation ONLY.
Installers will continue to pay 20% VAT on goods purchased from Rapid Renewables but will be required to charge the end customer 0% VAT, then reclaim it in their VAT return.
With regards to domestic solar panels, the scrapping of VAT for five years, plus the potential to secure other solar panel grants such as the Smart Export Guarantee is expected to help households finance the installation cost of solar panels