About Us

Having solar panels installed in your home is a large project, and you want to trust the business you are working with. Below is a little bit of background information about us so you can learn about us as a business and as people

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About Tincknell Solar

Your Trusted Solar Installation Company in Somerset

At Tincknell Solar, based in Wells, Somerset, we help homes and businesses switch to clean, renewable energy. Our family-run company started in 1925 when Robert Tincknell served the local farming community.

Over nearly a century, we have grown and expanded into fuel, heating, and electrical services, while keeping our family values at the heart of everything we do.

Today, Phillip, Diana, and Robert Tincknell lead the business, combining decades of experience with modern innovation. Seeing the importance of sustainable energy, we launched Tincknell Solar to provide high-quality solar solutions.

As a RECC-accredited solar installation company in Somerset, we ensure every project meets the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and reliability.

Our team guides you every step of the way, helping you reduce energy bills, lower your carbon footprint, and invest in a sustainable future.

To Be Your Trusted Solar Installation Company in Somerset

At Tincknells, we provide high-quality, reliable services that power homes, businesses, and communities across Somerset and beyond. Since 1925, we have grown from a trusted blacksmith and ironmongery business into a multi-service company offering fuel, heating, electrical, and property services.

As the world changes, we embrace innovation and expand into renewables and sustainable energy. We deliver cleaner, more efficient solutions, including solar power and HVO renewable fuel. As a solar installation company in Somerset, our goal is to help homes and businesses reduce their carbon footprint while enjoying expert service.

We remain a family-run business with deep local roots. Supporting the communities we serve is central to who we are. We work with local organisations, especially in farming and rural sectors, offering sponsorship, funding, and hands-on support. Whether supplying fuel to agricultural businesses, helping local charities, or investing in projects that improve the countryside, we are committed to giving back.

Through quality, innovation, and a focus on sustainability, Tincknells is proud to be a trusted partner, powering homes, businesses, and communities today and in the future.

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