Domestic and commercial experience
First Light Home Solutions was created to deliver honest advice, quality workmanship & personal accountability from the first conversation through to long term support.
About
A solar business built on honest advice and personal accountability
First Light Home Solutions was founded on a simple belief: Solar should be designed around people, not sales targets. With more than 10 years of experience across the renewable energy sector, we provide honest advice, carefully designed systems & personal service that continues long after installation.
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Rob’s founder story
Over the years I've worked with businesses across the UK, helping improve their operations, strengthen customer journeys & develop both domestic & commercial solar capabilities. Those experiences shaped the standards I wanted to build my own company around.
10+
years in renewable energy
Domestic
solar experience
Commercial
solar experience
Better systems, stronger relationships
Better systems, stronger relationships
Why consistent standards matter
My experience has covered the operational, technical & commercial sides of renewable businesses. Building processes, improving standards & helping teams deliver consistent, high quality results. I’ve seen first hand that great installations rely on more than quality equipment. They require clear communication, attention to detail & accountability at every stage.
The reason First Light exists
The reason First Light exists
A company built around quality
I wanted to build a company where those principles sit at the centre of everything we do. From the first conversation with a customer, through design & installation, to the final handover. A business where professionalism, quality & accountability are not just promises, but standards we maintain on every project.
Taking responsibility for the full journey
A company built around quality
The standard we intend to deliver
After years of helping other renewable businesses improve their operations & customer experience, I decided it was time to build a company that reflected my own values. Honest advice, quality workmanship & personal service.
Accreditations & memberships
We're committed to achieving & maintaining the recognised industry accreditations expected of a professional solar installation company. As these are awarded, they'll be displayed here, giving customers confidence that every installation meets recognised standards for quality, safety & consumer protection.
Qualifications & installer credentials
With over 10 years of experience in the renewable energy sector, First Light Home Solutions is built on extensive operational, technical & project management expertise.
Founder Rob O'Neill holds a range of professional qualifications, including:
• CITB Site Management Safety Training Scheme (SMSTS)
• IOSH Certified
• DEA (Domestic Energy Assessor) Qualification
• Working at Height
• Asbestos Awareness
• ACOP's Certified
• Scaffolding Inspection Qualification
• First Aid
These qualifications are supported by years of experience managing domestic & commercial solar PV & battery storage projects, overseeing technical design reviews, operational delivery, compliance, supplier management & customer service from enquiry through to completion.
All electrical installation work is carried out by experienced, fully qualified electricians who hold the relevant industry certifications, including the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671). Where appropriate, we also work with manufacturer-approved installers, including Tesla and FOX ESS approved professionals, ensuring every installation is completed to the highest standards of safety, quality and workmanship.
How we work
The standards behind every project
Honest advice
We recommend what fits your property and goals, not what makes a sale easier. If solar is not right for your situation, we will say so.
Considered design
Every system is planned carefully. The panels, inverter, cabling and battery, where relevant, are designed to work together and suit the specific property.
Personal accountability
We take responsibility for the whole customer journey, with clear communication from first conversation to final handover.
Quality installation
Workmanship matters. The finish, the fixings and the way the system is commissioned all reflect the care taken at every stage.
Dependable aftercare
Once the job is done, we remain available. If something is not right, we want to know and we will deal with it.
Ready to talk about your property?
A free assessment starts with a conversation — your property, your energy use, your questions. No pressure, no obligation.