Vat on replacement solar inverter

lizw3012

The inverter on our pc solar system conked out and had to be replaced. Should VAT have been charged at 5% or 20% on the replacement unit? 

lizw3012

PV solar system - darned predictive text!

thorganby

The rules were changed, see here to see if you meet the new criteria:

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/vat-on-energy-saving-materials-and-heating-equipment-notice-7086

matelodave

look here - http://www.yougen.co.uk/blog-entry/3126/VAT+on+solar+and+battery+systems+set+to+rise+by+15'25/

I think you be disappointed to find out that it's now 20% unless you meet the specified "social criteria"

[Deleted User]

VAT on solar repairs has always been at 20%. Subject to some additional criteria (nothing to do with benefits), ALL people over the age of 60 can install PV solar and a battery (at the same time) and just pay 5% VAT.

https://redelectrical.co.uk/vat-on-domestic-solar-installations-what-you-need-to-know/