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Photon Energy

Award-winning commercial solar installer headquartered in Reading — over 100 MW installed across the UK

Reading, UK
4.5 (25 reviews)
Verified
Commercial Industrial

20+

Years in Business

25

Customer Reviews

300 km

Service Area

51-200

Employees

SurgePV Score

9 / 10
Customer Reviews
90%
Certifications
100%
Experience
100%
Services Range
90%
Warranty Coverage
60%
Online Presence
75%

About Photon Energy

Photon Energy is headquartered at 5 Windsor Square, Silver Street, Reading, RG1 2TH, with additional offices in Poole, Dartford and Huddersfield. Founded in 2006, the company has grown to employ over 60 people and has installed more than 100 MW of solar PV across the UK, offsetting approximately 14,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide each year.

The company holds MCS, NICEIC, RECC, CHAS, SMAS, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 accreditations and is a member of Solar Energy UK. Photon Energy designs, supplies, installs and maintains solar PV and battery storage systems for commercial and industrial buildings, public sector organisations, schools, universities and agricultural properties. The company won the Contractor of the Year award at the Solar and Storage Awards and has received trophies at the National Energy Efficiency Awards.

Photon Energy is a Living Wage Employer and focuses on larger-scale commercial projects rather than the private domestic market. Clients praise the company’s project management, technical expertise and professional site teams, with many choosing Photon for repeat installations across multiple sites.

Service Area

Photon Energy serves the following areas within a 300 km radius:

ReadingLondonPooleDartfordHuddersfield

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Services Offered

Solar Installation
Battery Storage
Maintenance
Monitoring
Energy Audit

Certifications & Accreditations

MCS NICEIC RECC CHAS SMAS ISO 9001 ISO 14001

Partner Manufacturers

Panels

Various commercial-grade

Inverters

Various commercial-grade

Batteries

Various commercial-grade

Warranty Coverage

Panel Warranty

25 years

Inverter Warranty

10 years

Installation Warranty

10 years

What to Expect: Solar Installation Process

1

Initial Consultation

Free site survey and system design

2

Quote & Design

Detailed proposal with costs and savings

3

Installation

Panels, inverter, and wiring (1-3 days)

4

Inspection

Building control sign-off and DNO notification

5

Go Live

System commissioning and handover

Customer Reviews

4.5

25 reviews

Construction Project Manager

10 June 2025
Verified Customer

It was a pleasure to work with Photon Energy, their project managers and site team were very professional throughout the design and installation process. I wouldn't hesitate to work with them again on future projects.

Facilities Director

22 April 2025
Verified Customer

Photon Energy delivered our commercial solar installation on time and to specification. Their technical expertise and project management were exemplary throughout.

School Business Manager

15 February 2025
Verified Customer

Professional service from survey to commissioning. The system has performed exactly as projected and the ongoing monitoring gives us complete confidence in the installation.

Frequently Asked Questions About Photon Energy

What services does Photon Energy offer?

Photon Energy offers Solar Installation, Battery Storage, Maintenance, Monitoring, Energy Audit.

Is Photon Energy MCS certified?

Yes, Photon Energy is MCS certified and also holds NICEIC, RECC, CHAS, SMAS, ISO 9001, ISO 14001 certifications. MCS certification means they meet industry standards for solar panel installation in the UK.

What areas does Photon Energy serve?

Photon Energy serves Reading, London, Poole, Dartford, Huddersfield. They are based in Reading with a service radius of 300 km.

What warranty does Photon Energy offer?

Photon Energy offers 25-year panel warranty, 10-year inverter warranty, and 10-year installation/workmanship warranty.

How are Photon Energy's customer reviews?

Photon Energy has a 4.5/5 rating based on 25 customer reviews. Customers consistently rate them highly.

How long has Photon Energy been in business?

Photon Energy was founded in 2006 and has been in business for 20 years. They are one of the more experienced solar installers in their area.

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