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 six years of surveying, designing and selling home and energy improvement measures, on a self employed basis, Kevin launched The Solar Shed Ltd in Feb 2014

The Solar Shed Ltd has helped thousands of families make the right decisions since opening.

Experienced in many aspects of renewable energy due to………

  • On site systems include Solar PV, Solar Thermal, Battery Storage, Water Harvesting, Electric Vehicle charging. Composting and a range of permaculture systems.
  • Nationwide, we have managed hundreds of solar systems from off the grid cabins and lodges to industrial scale energy generation. See our galleries or social media for more.
  • With over a thousand residential and ten’s of commercial systems fitted regionally, our installers can accommodate any scale solar energy project, anywhere in the East Anglia and South East England.
  • 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.

Contact Kevin at The Solar Shed

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Awards. Personal and Professional

Kevin has have received several awards over the years for his work within the renewable energy industry and in the communities he has served.

Metropolitan Police 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 several times in the late 90’s and recognised as ‘someone who gets things done’

Several Commendations for acts of Bravery and dedication to duty through-out the 17yrs of service to the communities of London whilst employed as a Police Officer.

Recognised for community enhancement communications during the Covid Pandemic of 2020 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
  • Winner, Eco Shed of the Year Category, Shed of the Year Competition
  • Runner-up, Shed of the Year
  • Runner-up, Eco Shed of the Year, Shed of the Year Competition
  • Listed in the World’s most influential people over all forms of social media with regards to energy and climate change.
  • Founder of The Solar Nation Assured Installer network 2024

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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