Why Spring is the best time for solar panels
Spring’s in full swing. The days are longer, the flowers are blooming – and it’s not just nature that’s powering up. If you’ve been toying with the idea of solar, now’s a brilliant time to invest.
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1. Those long sunny days
After a winter cooped up indoors, the longer days and lasting rays are a real breath of fresh air, and great news for solar users too. Install your system now and you’ll be ready to soak up the sunshine all summer long, with instant savings on your energy bills, a faster return on your investment – and more money in your pocket for ice creams.
2. Cut the queue
Solar suppliers and installers tend to be swamped in the summer months for all the reasons mentioned above. That's why spring is often a good pick. You’ll get better availability, quicker installation, and more competitive prices – as lots of installers bump their prices up in periods of high demand.
Good to know: Our prices are realistic all year round – not just in quieter months. No rushed jobs, no sneaky sales tactics, and no corners cut. Plus, with us you get the full package: panels, batteries, installation, support – the lot. And once you're up and running, you can get paid for your rays through our industry-leading smart tariff, Outgoing Octopus.
3. Increase your home’s value
Brighter days and loads of natural light means spring is a popular time to get properties valued and listed. Add a solar and battery set up, and you could bump up your home’s value by around 3%, and catch the eye of buyers keen to future-proof their homes. Not planning on moving yet? It's still a worthwhile investment. Plus, it means you can enjoy some of the short term benefits first, like shaving money off your bills!
Think solar is out of your price range? Think again. Some of the UK’s biggest banks and mortgage lenders are offering up to £1,000 cashback through green incentives. And when you get your solar system with us, you can either spread the cost monthly with finance from 0% interest— or pay in full after installation.
4. Be self-sufficient
One of the great things about solar is that you no longer have to rely so heavily on the grid system. With a battery in place, you can store excess energy captured during the day and use it at night or during grid outages. And it makes those household chores a bit more satisfying too – knowing you're powering day-to-day life with homegrown energy.
5. Offset higher summer bills
Winter usually tops the chart for energy bills – but summer isn’t always the bargain people expect. Air conditioning, fans, and charging cars for summertime adventures can quickly add up. Having solar panels and a battery system in place by early summer means you'll be well-equipped to offset higher usage without seeing your energy bills skyrocket.
Final thoughts?
Spring is a season of shake-ups. Out with gloomy days and in with long stretches of sunshine – making it a brilliant time to invest in solar. With Octopus, you get high-quality panels, expert installation, and award-winning service all wrapped up into a neat bundle. (There's a reason we’re the UK’s most awarded energy supplier, and Which? recommended eight years running!) Plus, once your system is set up, you can even get paid for your rays on tariffs like Octopus Outgoing. Sunny savings and money in your back pocket. A no brainer, really!
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Published on 19th May 2025 by:
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