Get solar panels and a battery with OVO
Save up to 85% on your electricity use1
Get cheaper, greener electricity when you install solar panels and a battery with OVO. Plus, you can sell us your spare energy at our exclusive customer rate of 20p per kWh.2
Save and earn with solar
Lower bills
Save up to £1,300 on your electricity bill with solar panels, a battery and our 20p kWh Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) rate.1
Get paid
Get your energy, solar panels and a battery from us, and we’ll buy the electricity you export at our great anytime rate of 20p per kWh.2
Cut carbon
You could save up to 1 tonne of carbon per year with solar.3
Spread the cost with 0% financing
We’re making solar more affordable. You can now choose to pay for your solar installation over 3 years, with no interest. We also have longer term plans available or you can choose to pay in one go. Credit is subject to eligibility criteria.4
Spread the cost with 0% financing
We’re making solar more affordable. You can now choose to pay for your solar installation over 3 years, with no interest. We also have longer term plans available or you can choose to pay in one go. Credit is subject to eligibility criteria.4
Get OVO's exclusive 10p rate to charge your battery
Adding a solar battery to your solar set-up means you can get our Battery Boost add-on for free. OVO will top up your battery when the grid is using more renewable power, for 10p per kWh.5 That's 58% less than your standard home rate.6
So when your battery’s not storing solar energy, you can still save money and cut carbon while powering your home – even when the sun’s not shining.
Get OVO's exclusive 10p rate to charge your battery
Adding a solar battery to your solar set-up means you can get our Battery Boost add-on for free. OVO will top up your battery when the grid is using more renewable power, for 10p per kWh.5 That's 58% less than your standard home rate.6
So when your battery’s not storing solar energy, you can still save money and cut carbon while powering your home – even when the sun’s not shining.
With solar panels, it’s payback time!
The average home uses around 2,700 kWh of electricity a year. With 12 panels, you could generate up to 5,632 kWh of electricity a year. Amazing. And if you get a battery, you can sell this to us at our great anytime price (20p per kWh). We've got exclusive rates for customers who buy their energy and solar tech from us. You'll just need a smart meter to be eligible for our Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) rates.
| Solar panels and battery* | Solar panels only* | Everyone else | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEG rate (per kWh) | 20p | 15p | 4p |
*Our exclusive SEG rates of 20p and 15p are only for customers who’ve bought their solar installation from OVO and also buy their energy from OVO.
With solar panels, it’s payback time!
The average home uses around 2,700 kWh of electricity a year. With 12 panels, you could generate up to 5,632 kWh of electricity a year. Amazing. And if you get a battery, you can sell this to us at our great anytime price (20p per kWh). We've got exclusive rates for customers who buy their energy and solar tech from us. You'll just need a smart meter to be eligible for our Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) rates.
| Solar panels and battery* | Solar panels only* | Everyone else | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEG rate (per kWh) | 20p | 15p | 4p |
*Our exclusive SEG rates of 20p and 15p are only for customers who’ve bought their solar installation from OVO and also buy their energy from OVO.
Our solar packages
Get more value out of your solar panels by pairing them with a storage battery, from £7,499. Or, from £4,999 without a battery.
All our solar packages include MCS-accredited expert installation, and a 12-year workmanship warranty.
Our solar packages
Get more value out of your solar panels by pairing them with a storage battery, from £7,499. Or, from £4,999 without a battery.
All our solar packages include MCS-accredited expert installation, and a 12-year workmanship warranty.
Compare your solar options
This table shows how adding a battery can add value to your solar installation.
| Panels only | Panels and battery | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | From £4,999 | From £7,499 |
| Available to both OVO and non-OVO customers | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Free app to track your system's efficiency | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Store your leftover energy for when you need it | ✘ No | ✔ Yes |
| Get our highest export rate of 20p per kWh (SEG) | ✘ No | ✔ Yes |
| Top up your battery for 10p a kWh with Battery Boost | ✘ No | ✔ Yes |
Get a quote
You can get a free, estimated quote right now. And for a full quote tailored to your home, one of our solar experts will survey your home – with no obligation.
Your free survey
Our expert will survey your home and talk you through the costs – as well as how much you could save, and earn, with solar.
Quote and pay
We'll email over your quote, usually within 24 hours, and be on hand to answer any questions. Once you're happy, we'll ask for a deposit.
Installation
We usually install within 8 to 10 weeks after your deposit. We'll put up the scaffolding a few days before we begin. Installation takes 2 to 3 days.
Not ready for solar yet?
With Beyond, you can earn up to 5 free solar panels over 2 years – just by being an OVO energy customer. You’ll need to have a smart meter and pay for your energy by Direct Debit. Sign up is only through the OVO app.7
Not ready for solar yet?
With Beyond, you can earn up to 5 free solar panels over 2 years – just by being an OVO energy customer. You’ll need to have a smart meter and pay for your energy by Direct Debit. Sign up is only through the OVO app.7
Learn more about solar
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See how solar adds valueFrequently Asked Questions
If you can afford them and they’re right for your home, solar panels are a good long-term investment. You can:
- Save money on bills – generating your own power means cutting hundreds off your energy bills each year
- Make extra £££ – sell any excess power back and you’ll be helping green up the energy grid as you go
- Help tackle climate change – solar is a renewable source of energy that doesn't produce greenhouse gases
- Get protection from rising energy prices – as the wholesale cost of fossil fuels rise, renewable power is the way to go
- Make a long-term investment – solar panels can power your home for decades to come
- Add some value to your home – on a typical home this could be up to £2,722
- Enjoy easy maintenance – thankfully, solar panels only need to be cleaned occasionally to keep them super powerful
They’re the dark rectangles you see on rooftops, and they turn sunlight into electricity. The most popular ones are photovoltaic solar panels (often called 'PV') and they'll create energy even on grey, overcast days. So you don't have to worry about a cloud in the sky.
Solar panels are around 95% silicone (including the most common monocrystalline, polycrystalline, and thin-film designs). This semiconductor material is perfect for the job because it’s cost-efficient, easy to use, and really durable.
The other 5% is usually made up of an anti-reflective glass coating, metal, wiring, and a plastic/polymer frame – to mount the panels on a roof or secure them to the ground.
Not necessarily. Amazingly enough, solar panels produce power on cloudy days too. Even if it’s snowing or hailing, your solar panels can still generate electricity, so long as there’s a bit of light. That said, solar panels will perform at their very best when it’s sunniest.
There are ways to make your solar panels more effective. You should install them on a south-facing roof ideally, where they’ll catch the most rays. (We wouldn’t recommend installing solar panels on a north-facing roof.) It’s also best to install them at a 30 to 40-degree angle.
A rough estimate is that a 1-bedroom house will need 6 panels and a 2.1 kWh system, a 3-bedroom house will need 10 panels and a 3.5 kWh system – and a 5-bedroom house will need 14 panels and a 4.9 kWh system.
You’ll discover more on this topic in our blog: home solar panels: how much sunlight does it take to power a home? And you can find out what size system your home will need with this handy solar energy calculator from The Energy Saving Trust.
Solar panels are a big investment, so it’s reassuring to know they last a long time. Most will give you a good 25 to 30 years of power. And you can get a generous 40 to 50 years with some of the latest models.
You only need planning permission for solar panels if your home is listed or in a conservation area. If that’s the case, get in touch with your Local Planning Authority to find out more. Solar panels are also subject to building regulations. Our certified installers will complete any necessary checks before fitting your panels.
They might do. A report by Solar Energy UK found that solar panels could increase the value of a typical home by up to £2,722. They could also make your home more attractive to future homeowners, because of the savings on energy costs.
Unfortunately, there aren’t any government grants to pay for solar panels at the moment. You can sign up to our SEG tariff though, which will let you sell electricity to us at our great anytime rate of 20p per kWh.3
Important information:
The approval of your application depends on your financial circumstances and borrowing history.
OVO (S) Gas Limited, trading as OVO, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under firm reference number 957641 as a credit broker not a lender. OVO will only introduce borrowers to a limited number of lenders. OVO (S) Gas Limited is registered in England and Wales (Company No. 02716495) at 1 Rivergate, Temple Quay, Bristol, BS1 6ED. OVO (S) Gas Limited is part of OVO Group Ltd.
For full details about buying and installing solar panels with us, please read our terms and conditions.
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1 These annual energy savings are dependent on your property type and location, roof type, slope and size. If your roof is shaded or isn't south facing, figures are likely to be lower. We based the figure on the following: a) You have 12 (440W) solar panels and a 9.5 kWh battery installed b) You’re home all day with an annual electricity consumption of 2,700 kWh (Ofgem). You currently pay our Standard Variable Rate of 24.50p (correct at 1 October 2024) and will use 39% of what you generate c) You sign up for our exclusive SEG rate (20p kWh) for customers who purchase solar and a battery from us, and you sell back the remaining 61% of energy generated. You’ll get a more accurate savings estimation once we’ve surveyed your property.
2 If you buy solar panels and a battery from us, and OVO supply your energy, you'll be eligible for our anytime SEG rate of 20p per kWh rate (correct at 1 January 2024). You'll need to sign up to our SEG tariff to get this rate. This SEG rate is exclusive to customers who get solar panels and battery from OVO. You’ll also need a smart meter.
3 Solar electricity is low carbon, renewable energy. According to the Energy Saving Trust, a typical home solar system could save around 1 tonne of carbon per year. This will depend on where you live in the UK, how many solar panels you have, and how much electricity you use from your solar panels.
4 Finance is subject to eligibility, terms and a £500 deposit. OVO is a broker not a lender.
5 Our smart tech aims to charge your battery when the grid has more renewable energy in it, at periods of lower demand. Meaning it’s less likely your battery will be charged by energy from fossil fuels.
6 Up to 58% saving based on OVO charging the customer's battery at the Battery Boost rate of 10p per kWh versus charging the battery at OVO's current standard standard variable electricity rate of 24.50p which is 58.34% higher. If you override the controls and charge the battery from the grid, you'll be charged your standard electricity unit rate.
7 Beyond allows eligible customers to accrue the value of up to 5 solar panels over two years. Approximate accrual rate of the value of one solar panel per 4 month period. Redeemable when a customer purchases an OVO solar panel and battery package within the accrual period or up to three years after. Must be redeemed in one go. Value of the amount of solar panels accrued by the time of redemption will be applied as a discount to your total solar panel and battery package up to a maximum redemption value of £500. Terms and eligibility criteria apply. For more details see here.