About Us

Award winning former Police Officer, Kevin Holland gave it all up in search for the good life. He moved with his family to a 15th Century Cottage on the Banks of the River Great Ouse in Norfolk and set about renovating and retro-fitting the cottage into a cost free living environment.

After 15 years in home improvements, renewable energy design, survey and sales, he transformed the old Fisherman’s Barn at the bottom of the garden into a renewable energy workshop and advice centre where customers can come and try before they buy, a whole range of renewable energy options.

Kevin has helped thousands of families make the right decisions.

Be inspired

Situated in an old fisherman’s shed on the banks of the River Great Ouse in Norfolk, The Solar Shed is a relaxed, friendly environment where you can discuss all aspects of solar energy and water harvesting.

  • On site systems include Solar PV, Solar Thermal, Battery Storage, Water Harvesting, Electric Vehicle charging.
  • Nationwide, we have managed hundreds of systems from off the grid cabins and lodges to industrial scale energy generation. See our galleries or social media for more.
  • With thousands of residential and hundreds of commercial systems fitted Nationwide, our installers can accommodate any scale solar energy project, anywhere in the United Kingdom.
  • Residential eco audit service available.(Book here)
  • Group visits and renewable energy workshops for those looking to green their lives available by appointment. (Book here)
  • Talks and presentations about renewable energy to community groups, business groups and charities by appointment.(Book here)

Kevin Holland, the proprietor at The Solar Shed Ltd has managed hundreds of installations since entering the renewable energy industry early in 2008.

NOTE.

Since the pandemic, we have suspended walk-in visits to The Solar Shed.

All visits are by appointment, please email or call to discuss well in advance.

All services are operational and lead times are back to our normal operational times of 3-4 weeks from point of order.

Contact Kevin at The Solar Shed

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Awards. Personal and Professional

We have received several awards over the years for our work within the renewable energy industry and in the communities we have served.

Community Constable of the Year

  • Finalist 1996
  • Runner-up 1997
  • Finalist 1998
  • Finalist 1999
  • Finalist 2000

Awarded the Liberty of the Neighbourhood, 1997, (Civic Award) by the People of the London borough of Southwark for work in the field of Youth Crime Reduction through Community engagement and Environmental Crime Prevention on Europe’s most densely populated Housing Estate.

Recognised in the 50 Most Influential People in Southwark annual list 1999, 2000. Recognised as ‘someone who gets things done’

Several Commendations for acts of Bravery and dedication to duty through-out the 18yrs of service to the communities of London whilst employed as a Police Officer.

Recognised for community enhancement communications during the Covid Pandemic by the Lord Lieutenant of Norfolk

Since leaving the Police, Kevin has gained several awards for his Garden Buildings:

  • 3rd in Unique Shed Category, Shed of the Year competition 20011
  • Winner, Eco Shed of the Year Category, Shed of the Year Competition 2012
  • Runner-up, Shed of the Year 2012
  • Runner-up, Eco Shed of the Year, Shed of the Year Competition 2013
  • Listed in the World’s most 300 influential people over all forms of social media with regards to energy and climate change.

With an online following of thousands over various social media outlets, Kevin has become an industry leader in providing honest advice in his field. Often asked for comment in local and regional media outlets and to provide online content for company blogs, magazines and books.

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