.solar Domain Registrationfrom £105.24/yr
Why Choose a .solar Domain?
The .solar extension was launched in 2014 as part of Donuts' portfolio of industry-specific new gTLDs (now operated by Identity Digital following the GoDaddy Registry consolidation). It was designed for the renewable energy sector, with particular focus on solar panel installers, photovoltaic manufacturers, and clean energy advocates. As public investment in residential and commercial solar accelerates, the extension gives businesses an immediately recognisable signal of what they do — useful when generic .com names in this niche are heavily taken.
Ideal for:
- Solar panel installation and maintenance companies
- Photovoltaic equipment manufacturers and distributors
- Renewable energy consultancies and surveyors
- Off-grid and battery storage specialists
- Climate advocacy groups and clean energy bloggers
Things to know:
- Unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register, regardless of whether you work in the solar industry.
- Operated by Identity Digital, one of the largest registry operators for new gTLDs.
- A small number of high-value keyword names are reserved as premium registrations and carry a higher annual fee.
- Standard registration terms run from 1 to 10 years.
Creative .solar Domain Ideas
- Rooftop.solar — residential installation service
- Bright.solar — boutique solar consultancy
- Offgrid.solar — battery and standalone systems specialist
- Quote.solar — lead generation and price comparison site
- Panels.solar — equipment retailer or wholesaler
- Community.solar — co-operative or shared solar scheme
Frequently asked questions about .solar
Anyone. The .solar registry has no eligibility restrictions, so you don't need to be a solar installer, manufacturer, or energy company to register one. Homeowners documenting their own panel installation, journalists covering renewables, and community energy projects are all welcome to register names alongside commercial operators.
You can register a .solar domain for any period from 1 to 10 years at initial registration, and renew in similar increments. Registering for multiple years up front locks in continuity and means one less renewal date to track, though pricing per year remains the same regardless of the term you choose.
Yes. If you already own a .solar registered elsewhere, you can transfer it to us provided the domain is at least 60 days old, unlocked at the current registrar, and you have the EPP authorisation code. The transfer extends your registration by one year and we'll keep your existing nameservers and DNS records intact.
After expiry there's a grace period of around 30 days during which you can renew at the standard price. After that the domain enters a redemption period of roughly 30 days where recovery is possible but incurs a redemption fee. Once those windows close the name is released and anyone can register it.
Yes. The registry classifies a small selection of short, generic, or high-demand keyword names as premium, meaning they carry a higher annual fee than standard registrations. The domain search will show clearly if a name you've searched for is premium-tier, along with its specific renewal cost.