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Solar panels designed and installed around your home
We are a direct solar installer with more than 10,000 installations completed across England and Wales. One team handles your survey, design, installation and aftercare, with no middlemen.
- MCS-certified installation, backed by HIES consumer protection
- Premium all-black panels, home batteries and smart EV chargers
- Flexible finance and no-upfront-cost options
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ABOUT LODEAL
A direct installer, not a comparison site
LODEAL is a trading name of Renewable Energy Services Team Ltd, the company behind REST UK. For more than nine years we have designed, installed and supported solar panels, battery storage and EV charging for homes and businesses across England and Wales.
When you enquire through LODEAL, you speak to our own team. We survey your property, design your system, install it with our MCS-certified engineers and look after it afterwards.
- Clear pricing, with no hidden extras
- A system designed for your roof and energy use
- Independent consumer protection on every installation
- Support from first survey to aftercare
WHAT WE INSTALL
One connected home-energy system
Panels, batteries and chargers designed and installed by one team, so they work together from day one.
Premium all-black panels with a long product and performance warranty, laid out around your roof.
Store spare solar for the evening with Duracell Energy, Tesla Powerwall, Fox ESS or Growatt.
Smart Duracell and myenergi Zappi chargers that can top up your car from spare solar.
HOW IT WORKS
From free quote to switched on
Most installations are completed within 14 days of the survey, on average.
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Free quote
Tell us about your home and energy use. It takes a minute.
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Roof assessment
An MCS-certified surveyor checks your roof, shading and electrics.
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Bespoke design
We design the layout and model your expected generation.
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Installation
Our engineers fit and test the system, usually in a day or two.
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Aftercare
Monitoring, certificates, warranties and ongoing support.
PROTECTION YOU CAN CHECK
Accredited, regulated and independently checked
Accreditations aren’t just logos. They set the standard for your installation, the figures in your proposal and how you are treated as a customer.
MCS certified
The government-recognised standard for small-scale renewable installations. Your MCS certificate is normally needed to claim Smart Export Guarantee payments.
TrustMark registered
The UK government-endorsed quality scheme for work carried out in and around the home.
RECC member
The Renewable Energy Consumer Code sets standards for pre-contract information, fair sales and your cancellation rights.
HIES protection
Deposit and stage-payment protection, insurance-backed guarantees and independent dispute resolution, subject to scheme terms.
EPVS validated
Independent checks on how we calculate generation and savings, so the figures in your proposal stand up.
FCA regulated
Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 824643). We are a credit broker, not a lender.
Accredited, certified and independently checked
FUNDING & FINANCE
Flexible ways to pay for solar
Pay upfront, or spread the cost. Through FCA-authorised lenders including Tandem Bank, thisbank and Propensio Finance, we can offer short and long repayment terms, as well as no-upfront-cost options. Everything is explained clearly before you commit.
Buying with credit may also give you extra protection under Section 75 of the Consumer Credit Act, where it applies.
Important finance information
LODEAL is a trading name of Renewable Energy Services Team Ltd, authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN 824643) for consumer credit. We are a credit broker, not a lender, and may receive commission from the lender. All finance is subject to status and affordability.
★★★★★
Rated five stars by 746+ customers on Trustpilot
Read what customers say about our advice, installation and aftercare, in their own words.
Reviews are published on Trustpilot under REST UK. LODEAL and REST UK are both trading names of Renewable Energy Services Team Ltd.
QUESTIONS
Frequently asked questions
LODEAL is a trading name of Renewable Energy Services Team Ltd (company no. 11426161), which also trades as REST UK. We design, supply and install solar panels, battery storage and EV chargers ourselves. We are not a comparison or lead-generation site, so your enquiry goes straight to our own team.
Yes. Solar panels generate electricity from daylight, not just direct sunshine. Output varies with your roof, system size, season and weather, which is why we model your proposal around your property rather than using a generic estimate.
A typical 3-bedroom home may suit a system of around 3.5kWp to 4.5kWp. The right size depends on your annual electricity use, roof space, orientation, shading and whether you want battery storage or EV charging.
Most installations are completed within 14 days of the survey, on average. The fitting itself usually takes a day or two. Scaffolding, roof work, equipment availability and network approvals can affect the timeline, and we confirm your programme after the survey.
In many cases, yes. A battery can often be added to an existing solar system with a suitable inverter. We first check compatibility, space, your energy use and how the original system was set up.
Qualifying solar panel and battery installations in homes are currently zero-rated for VAT. They are scheduled to move to the reduced 5% rate on 1 April 2027. A booking alone does not fix the VAT rate, so ask us to confirm the VAT treatment in writing alongside your installation date.
The Smart Export Guarantee means energy suppliers pay you for eligible surplus electricity you export to the grid. Your supplier, tariff and MCS certificate determine what you can receive.
Through the HIES consumer protection scheme, eligible deposits and stage payments can be protected under the scheme terms. We explain exactly what is covered before you commit.
SOLAR GUIDES
Learn more before you decide
Practical, plain-English guides on costs, batteries, savings and grants.
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