Start your solar journey with HSBC UK and 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 out exclusive rate of 20p per kWh.2
Working together to support customers on the path to net zero
We're working with HSBC UK because we want to make home decarbonisation a reality for UK homes.
By working together we can make home decarbonisation more affordable and accessible for our customers.
OVO's pleased to partner with HSBC UK. We're aware that today, HSBC UK finance a number of industries that significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. But we know the bank has an active strategy to help its customers reduce their emissions and to reduce their own.
Working together to support customers on the path to net zero
We're working with HSBC UK because we want to make home decarbonisation a reality for UK homes.
By working together we can make home decarbonisation more affordable and accessible for our customers.
OVO's pleased to partner with HSBC UK. We're aware that today, HSBC UK finance a number of industries that significantly contribute to greenhouse gas emissions. But we know the bank has an active strategy to help its customers reduce their emissions and to reduce their own.
Solar panels can lower your bills and carbon emissions
Lower bills
Save up to £1,300 on your electricity bill with solar panels, a battery and our 20p kWh Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) rate2.
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 kWh3.
Lower carbon emissions
Take steps towards lowering our collective carbon footprint.
Start your solar journey today
We’re trusted to keep millions of UK homes running smoothly. You can trust us to get solar sorted for you. From quote, to installation, to getting the most out of your unused power.
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 of 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 | Non-OVO Energy customers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEG rate (per kWh) | 20p | 15p | 4p |
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 of 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 | Non-OVO Energy customers | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEG rate (per kWh) | 20p | 15p | 4p |
Homemade energy
If the thought of generating your own low carbon electricity makes you feel warm and sunny, solar panels could be perfect for you. Pair your panels with a battery, and the sun could power your home all through the night too.
Our solar panel prices
Our solar packages start from £4,999 for 4 panels. If you want a battery too, these packages start from £7,499. All our solar packages include MCS accredited installation.
Our solar panel prices
Our solar packages start from £4,999 for 4 panels. If you want a battery too, these packages start from £7,499. All our solar packages include MCS accredited installation.
Compare the options
| 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 |
| Upgrade panel performance to the max with individual optimisers | ✔ Yes | ✔ Yes |
| Access to our great anytime 20p SEG rate | ✘ No | ✔ Yes |
| Store your energy to use overnight | ✘ No | ✔ Yes |
| Choose to charge when the grid is greenest | ✘ No | ✔ Yes |
Get your online quote now
We can give you a quick quote in seconds. To get a full quote with accurate costs, book a survey with one of our local experts.
1. Speak to our local expert
Tell us about your home
2. Check your quote and choose how to pay
We’ll send your full quote within 3 working days of your survey.
3. Get ready for installation day
If we need to, we'll visit your home to do final checks before installing within 4 to 6 weeks.
Frequently 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 a market leading anytime rate of 20p per kWh.3
Important information:
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. If you'd like to make a complaint, please follow our complaints guide.
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1 This price is based on purchasing a 4 panel system, fitting to concrete tiles (not slate), single elevation of scaffold, with single phase electrics and no complexities. This system comes without a battery or optional extras. The full cash price for this system is £4,999. Finance is subject to eligibility, terms and a £500 deposit. 0% APR fixed over 36 months.
2 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.
3 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.