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Save 89% on electricity bills with solar & battery power

Pay monthly with 0% finance. Other options available.

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More than an installer

Seamless integration with Intelligent Octopus Flux - featuring Britain's most generous export rates - plus see your solar export in real-time in the Octopus app

"Absolutely over the moon with our solar panels."

Clare, March 2024

Installed by the renewable energy experts

At Octopus, we don't just supply energy, we generate it too. We've combined expertise and experience from across the energy industry to ensure you're always in safe hands.

"All in all, the work exceeded my expectations in every way - and at, what I know, was an extremely competitive price."

Rowena, March 2024

Quality you can trust

Get peace of mind with the UK's most awarded energy supplier. 5-star customer service, £0 call out fees and a helpline available 7 days a week after installation.

"I couldn't have asked for a better company and team of experts to organise and install this solar system."

Ian, March 2024

You could be running on sunshine in 3 weeks

Your solar system, designed and installed from just £4,100

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Just enter your postcode to explore estimated installation costs.

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Request a tailored quote from our solar experts, including everything you need for a standard installation.

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We'll sort everything, from installation to setting you up on Britain's most generous export tariff.

Home power that's smarter, greener & cheaper

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Get paid to go green

Slash electricity bills and get paid on top with solar, a battery and an Octopus solar smart tariff.

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Return on your rays

Solar systems increase the value of your home and pays for itself in 11 years or less.

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Smooth as sunlight

Harness free renewable electricity from the sun to make your home self-sufficient. Smart and simple to use.

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Spread the cost with finance from 0% interest

Pay in one go or spread the cost with flexible payment options. Finance your solar system across easy monthly instalments over 1, 2 or 3 years. Longer term options available.

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Panels with peace of mind

All of our solar panels come with a 25 year product warranty, plus warrantees on our batteries and workmanship too.

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Our tech

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Sleek solar panels

Our high-performance PV solar panels are roof-mounted and come with a whopping 25 year product warranty that guarantees your system's performance over time. All of our panels have 440W power output.

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Optional battery storage

Optimise your solar system and store excess energy for later. With a battery you'll get access to Octopus smart tariffs that maximise savings, and can even eliminate electricity bills.

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Industry leading microinverters

Lightweight and weatherproof, with breakthrough technology to capture even more energy in low light. Microinverters fit beneath each panel rather than inside your home, and come with a 25 year product warranty.

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Frequently asked questions

Ready to learn more? See our full list of FAQs here

Average costs

The cost of installation can depend on how many panels you need, whether you choose to have battery storage, and what size of battery you require. The cost of a panel-only installation by Octopus starts from £4,100 (for 2 panels). A 10 panel installation and a 5kWh battery (our most popular system) costs £9,199. We'll ask you to pay a fully refundable deposit of £200 when you agree to your quote, then you’ll have the option to pay monthly with a fixed-term loan, or pay in full after installation.

Find out how long it takes for a solar system to pay for itself.

What does a standard installation include?

Your quote will be inclusive of your chosen number of solar panels and battery option, microinverters (if necessary), bird protection and all other electrical components required to complete the install. Plus scaffolding, delivery and labour costs, and our 5-star customer support from start to finish.

For an Octopus solar installation, you will need to own your home, and you will need a clear space on a pitched roof (aka not flat) that can fit at least 2 solar panels. See our FAQ on how much space you'll need for panel sizes.

Please note that we're not able to install solar for flats or properties with a 3 phase electricity meter just yet. And at present we are only able to install system systems on roofs with clay or concrete roof tiles.

It's important that this part of your roof sees the sun throughout the day, so a north facing roof will generate less power, and could be unsuitable. We'll also need to be able to install scaffolding below the roof where the panels will be fitted in order to complete the installation.

If Octopus are unable to install solar at your home, we may be able to recommend an Octopus Trusted Trader to complete the job for you, with equivalent care and quality.

If you'd prefer to spread the cost of your solar installation, we can connect you with DivideBuy. DivideBuy can arrange interest free loans over terms of 1, 2 and 3 years. Or over 5 or 7 years at a fixed interest rate of 9.9% APR. Loans are subject to terms and eligibility.

Check out our FAQs page for information on the application process and answers to common questions.

Representative example: 9.9% APR over 5 years
The cash price of the goods is £10,000.00. The total amount repayable is £12,506.36, which includes £2,506.36 in interest at 9.9% APR fixed over the loan term. The repayments comprise the first instalment of £167.06 (with no interest charged), followed by 58 monthly payments of £209.14 and a final payment of £209.18 at a representative 9.9% APR. The total amount of credit is £10,000.00.

Finance is offered through Zopa Bank Limited (company number: 10627575), trading as DivideBuy, which is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority, firm reference number 800542. Zopa Bank Limited is incorporated in England and Wales and has its registered office at: 1st Floor, Cottons Centre, Tooley Street, London, SE1 2QG. VAT Number 281765280. DivideBuy's trading address is First Floor, Brunswick Court, Brunswick Street, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 1HH. Octopus Energy Services Ltd is an appointed representative of Octopus Electric Vehicles Ltd and is a credit broker and not a lender. Octopus Electric Vehicles Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority, firm reference number 809736. Credit applicants must be aged over 18 and be a permanent UK resident. You also need to have an accepted debit card and a valid UK mobile telephone number. Lending is subject to your individual circumstances and satisfactory completion of Zopa Bank Limited’s credit checks. Zopa Bank Limited is committed to responsible lending. It is important that you do not take on more borrowing than you can afford. If you miss your repayments, this may impact your credit rating and make it more difficult to obtain credit in the future.

Save around 89% on electricity bills

We compared the cost a typical household would pay for their electricity on the October '24 price cap - £1,080. To what they would pay with a 10 solar panel & 5kWh battery system (our most popular system) on our Octopus Flux tariff - £120. This is a saving of £961 or 89% of your total electricity bill.

In this table, you can check out the typical costs, savings and payback period for an average customer with our most popular system size (10 solar panel & 5kWh battery). Check out this blog for more on solar savings and a more detailed explanation of our calculation.

Solar installations from £3,880

Our prices start at £3,880 for a 2 panel installation with no battery.

The UK’s highest export rates

Compared to other suppliers, Octopus export rates on Octopus Flux and Intelligent Octopus Flux are significantly higher.

The UK's most awarded energy supplier

We've won more awards for customer service than anyone else.

We're here to help
Interested in solar and battery installation?

Call us: 0808 196 6842

Email: solar@octopus.energy

(Our phone lines are open 9am - 5pm Monday to Thursday, and 9am - 4pm Friday.)

Need support after installation?

Call us: 0808 175 1696

Email: solar-aftercare@octopusenergy.services

(Our aftercare phone line is open 8am – 8pm Monday to Saturday, 10am - 6pm Sunday, and we answer emails 7 days a week)

Have a complaint?

For the fastest response, fill out this form to raise any issues. Alternatively, you can email us on solar@octopus.energy or call 0808 196 6842.

If you require extra help with setting up your export tariff and supply, please email export@octopus.energy.

Check out our full complaints procedure here.

Please note, if you’re having problems with a solar system that wasn’t installed by us, please seek advice directly from the manufacturer.

Solar installation terms and conditions

Public liability insurance provider: QBE UK Limited.

Indemnity Limit: £10 million

Octopus Energy Services Ltd VAT number: 358672751