Robust and elegant solar PV made in Great Britain

A spin-out from Cardiff University in 1994, GB-Sol is one of the UK's longest-established solar companies and a British designer and manufacturer of solar roofing products, with our factory north of Cardiff in South Wales.

Our Mission is to create robust and elegant solar roofing solutions that provide clean and affordable energy

GB-Sol are members of Made in Britain.

Since 1994

Responsible & Ethical

MCS certified

Made in Britain

Responsible and ethical

Check out our Sustainability page to find out more about our responsible sourcing, human rights policies and our responsible business commitments

Cardiff factory

Our factory is a unique facility in the UK, with the ability to make a wide variety of MCS certified solar panels and mounting systems.  We have 140kW of PV installed and top up with 100% renewable electricity.

Group structure

GB-Sol comprises GB-Sol Ltd (manufacturing), GB-Sol Projects Ltd (installation), Solarware Ltd (technology) and B2 Landlord Ltd (factory) and is owned by GB Renewables Investments Ltd. 

Why choose GB-Sol?

Excellence in engineering & durability

Our solar slates and solar roof products are manufactured using toughened glass, marine-grade aluminium & stainless steel, and are independently tested & certified.  Our products are more extensively proven than those of any of our competitors, globally.

Decades of unmatched experience

With 30 years of pioneering experience in solar power technology, GB-Sol stands as a beacon of innovation.  We own our own factory and have an extensive portfolio of projects that demonstrate the value of our 25 year warranties.

Complete installation service

We install as well as manufacture, to ensure the quality, longevity and safety of the systems installed.  Our Projects team are very experienced in dealing with both new-build projects and retrofits, in processes that are regularly audited for quality and integrity.  We are well-resourced with installation teams and surveyors across Great Britain to ensure good communication and local support.

Sustainability at heart

We keep our suppliers local wherever possible, minimise waste &  packaging and run our premises on solar power, topped up with a 100% green electricity supply.  We are the top-rated solar panel manufacturer according to Ethical Consumer magazine and have been for many years.

When you choose GB-Sol, you are choosing safety, reliability, durability and sustainability.

News

Latest updates from GB-Sol

GB-Sol at the NSBRC

Work has completed on GB-Sol’s new stand at the National Self Build and Renovation Centre

GB-Sol top rated in Ethical Consumer

GB-Sol awarded ‘Best Buy’ for manufacture of solar panels with a score of 80 where most solar panel manufacturers scored less than 40.

PV Slate for Heritage Buildings

Take a look at our new guide for PV Slate on Heritage Buildings.