Since 2017, RenewSolar has been actively shaping the UK’s renewable energy landscape, building on a conceptual foundation that stretches back to 2007. More than just a provider, RenewSolar is a disruptive force dedicated to making clean power truly accessible. They famously drove down UK battery prices by a massive 70% and continue to be the nation’s lowest-cost solar provider, cementing their reputation for affordability and independence.
Unrivaled Hardware and a Commitment to Transparency
RenewSolar’s approach is refreshingly different. They are an independent provider, free from the constraints of a single brand, which allows them to offer an unparalleled range of hardware for both standard and highly unconventional projects. Their solutions power everything from off-grid cabins and water well pumps to even a secret bunker 🤫. This wider scope is a direct result of their unique business model: direct importing. This distinct “import service” or “shipping brokering” with long-term partners allows them to significantly lower costs for both individual customers and large commercial clients, a practice that highlights their commitment to passing savings on.
This transparency extends to their pricing and payment options. While they offer a range of payment methods, they are upfront about transaction costs, which they attribute to banks profiting from consumer transactions. This honest approach encourages customers to choose cash or transfer, which RenewSolar calls “king” for keeping costs down, thereby shining a light on banking profits and empowering customers with true financial clarity.
A Different Kind of Solar Provider
At RenewSolar, they understand that a one-size-fits-all approach doesn’t work. They recognize three types of customers: the “knower,” who has a clear idea of what they need; the “packager,” who has a general goal but needs guidance; and the “misinformed,” who has been confused by false information. Their varied content and bespoke services are designed to address each, and while their consultations are not free, they explain that this prevents the cost from being unfairly added to every customer’s bill, a common industry practice.
Their online forum, while not a hub of constant chatter, operates on the principle that “no news is good news.” The low level of debate from clients is seen as a sign that their solutions are complete and issues have already been addressed, proving their designs work in the real world.
Pioneering Packages and Expanding Horizons
Looking to the future, RenewSolar is returning to its roots in “infrastructure redundancy and last mile” by developing unique packages for specific needs. Building on their history with the G-wisp group, which focused on community-level internet and telecoms, they will now offer themed kits for projects that have been part of their business, like off-grid boats and caravan parks.
On a larger scale, RenewSolar is set to expand into Europe. They are also taking on the massive challenge of grid-scale projects, which are typically managed through tenders that are often “less than honest” in their process. RenewSolar plans to bring the actual costs and practices into the public eye, exposing what they see as a “robbery of the taxpayers” and showing the true affordability of these massive projects.
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