Good news for those solar panels wants to be installed: the 0% VAT rate still applies in 2025 for private individuals. This means that you do not have to pay VAT on the purchase and installation of solar panels on or near your home. So you immediately benefit from lower costs - without having to claim anything back from the tax authorities.
But beware: there are some situations where you do pay 21% VAT. On this page, we explain it for you.
When do you pay 0% VAT?
The 0% rate applies in the following situations:
- You have solar panels installed on your house for sale or rental house
- The panels come on a annex, such as a garage, shed or conservatory
- The system is placed at a holiday home or in the garden
- You have a home business, but uses the solar panels privately
This arrangement also applies to all necessary components required for the operation of the system, such as:
- Inverters
- Mounting materials
- Cables and optimisers
- (Limited) modifications to the meter box
When do you pay 21% VAT?
No 0% rate applies in the following cases:
- Integrated solar panels in a new home (delivered before completion)
- Solar modules with multiple functions, such as PVT systems or glass-in-glass windows
- A home battery (battery) and its installation
- Roof reinforcement before installation of solar panels
- Bird protection, snow ramp or other optional extras
- Cable routing or the installation of a smart meter
Do I have to file VAT returns as an individual?
No. Because as an individual you 0% VAT paid, in 2025 you will have to no VAT declaration to do or ask for anything in return. The benefit is already included in the price you pay.
Do you have a newly built house where the solar panels were already on the roof upon completion? Then the 21% rate applies, but you can deduct the VAT do reclaim through the Inland Revenue. You must do this within six months of the end of the calendar year in which you bought the property.
Why choose Shift to Solar?
At Shift to Solar, we like to keep it simple. You want solar panels, we provide them:
- A fair offer including the correct VAT rate
- Clear advice on exceptions or additional costs
- Installation within 8 weeks by certified technicians
- Products with 25-year warranty and high yield
We will help you not only with installation, but also with understanding all the regulations that apply to your situation.
Need advice?
Are you unsure whether your property is covered by the 0% scheme? Or do you have questions about VAT on new builds or additional features?
Schedule a free consultation or request an offer directly.
We give you quick and clear insight into your options.
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