REST installs
A complete solar system is designed around the roof, household demand and selected battery option, then installed without an upfront system purchase.
Solar subscription
Solar without buying the system upfront.
One monthly subscription for a professionally designed solar system, with monitoring and maintenance support included within the agreement.
Availability, monthly cost and system specification are subject to postcode, property and eligibility checks. Subscription is not the same as owning the equipment.
No upfront system purchase
One agreed monthly subscription
Maintenance support included
System monitoring included
The subscription model
Three straightforward stages.
REST designs the system around the property, arranges installation and supports the equipment throughout the subscription term.
You subscribe
You pay the agreed monthly subscription shown in the written quotation, subject to the exact terms of the final agreement.
You reduce grid use
The solar system supplies the property during generation hours, helping reduce imported electricity while you continue paying the subscription fee.
The system included
Premium solar equipment selected around the property.
The subscription proposal can include high-performance solar panels, a compatible inverter, app-based monitoring and an optional home battery system.
Premium all-black solar panels
Modern panels selected for the roof layout, available area and expected generation profile.
Optional battery storage
A compatible battery can store surplus daytime generation for use later in the day.
Monitoring and performance visibility
View generation, household demand and battery activity through the compatible monitoring platform.
An honest comparison
Subscription and ownership solve different priorities.
One route reduces the need for an upfront purchase. The other gives you ownership of the equipment. The suitable option depends on your priorities and the available proposal.
Comparison point
Outright purchase or finance
Solar subscription
Upfront system purchase
Full price or deposit may apply
No upfront system purchase
Monthly outgoing
Finance repayment where used
Agreed subscription fee
Equipment ownership
Customer owns immediately or after finance
Provider ownership under the agreement
Maintenance responsibility
Customer uses product and workmanship warranties
Covered support included in the subscription
Best suited to
Customers prioritising equipment ownership
Customers prioritising predictable access and support
Neither route is automatically better. REST will explain the available options, expected costs and agreement terms before you decide.
Before you subscribe
Know what is included and what happens later.
Written monthly cost
The quotation should clearly show the subscription amount, term and any defined circumstances in which it may change.
Moving-home terms
The agreement should explain what happens if the property is sold, including any transfer or settlement route.
Covered maintenance
The support scope should identify the covered equipment, exclusions and the process for reporting a fault.
End-of-term position
Ownership, removal, renewal or any purchase option must be confirmed by the written agreement.
Solar subscription questions
Understand the agreement before checking availability.
The exact system, monthly fee and contractual terms are confirmed through the personalised subscription proposal.
A solar subscription allows an eligible homeowner to use an installed solar system for a fixed monthly fee rather than purchasing the equipment upfront. The exact ownership, maintenance, moving-home and end-of-term arrangements are set out in the subscription agreement.
Under the subscription route, the system is generally owned by the subscription provider rather than the homeowner. REST explains the ownership position and any end-of-term options before an agreement is signed.
The proposed system, installation, monitoring and the maintenance support stated in the agreement are included. The exact panel count, inverter, battery capacity and support scope depend on the property and selected package.
Yes. A suitable battery system can be considered where it supports the property's evening demand and increases the amount of solar generation used at home. The battery option is confirmed during system design.
The homeowner benefits from the reduction in imported electricity and may receive eligible export income, while continuing to pay the fixed subscription fee. Actual savings depend on usage, tariff, weather, system performance and the final subscription terms.
Moving-home arrangements depend on the subscription agreement and may involve transfer, settlement or another agreed route. REST will explain the relevant terms before the customer commits.
The agreement will explain whether the fee is fixed for the full term or subject to any defined review. Customers should rely on the written subscription quotation and agreement rather than general website examples.
No. Availability can depend on postcode, property suitability, roof condition, energy use and the provider's eligibility requirements. REST completes an initial postcode and property review before confirming an option.
Subscription availability
Check your postcode and property.
Share the basic property and energy details so REST can confirm whether a solar subscription can be considered and prepare the next step.