Replacement inverter & Vat

[solarsavings]

We have to replace the inverter in lighting thread but I'm wondering if it would be classed as maintenance and attract vat @20% What do you think?

 

[BruceB]

from notice 708/6:

Reduced rate applies to ..... solar panels .....

It then defines solar panels as:

[h=2]2.9 Solar panels[/h] Solar panels include all systems that are installed in, or on the site of, a building and that are:

• solar collectors such as evacuated tube or flat plate systems, together with associated pipework and equipment, such as circulation systems, pump, storage cylinder, control panel and heat exchanger; or
• photovoltaic (PV) panels with cabling, control panel and AC/DC inverter.

Some might argue you have to install a complete system for the reduced rate to apply, but it does not say that, so personally I would see no problem charging 5% for a replacement inverter.

 

[solarsavings]

Thanks Bruce.