Get Solar & Battery Power

• The full solar package
  
  Your personalised quote price will include your PV solar panels, an inverter, bird protection, all electrical components required to complete the install, and all scaffolding, delivery and labour costs. Check out the solar packages. Plus product warranty of 25 years on your solar panels.
  
• Optional battery storage
  
  Take your self-sufficiency to the next level by powering your home with 100% green energy, even when the sun goes down, and keep grid energy as your backup. We'll build you a quote with a recommended option, and you can make a decision based on your budget and requirements.
  
• Installed by experts you can trust
  
  We'll handle your installation every step of the way, from your initial quote right the way through to paying for your exported energy, so your experience is smooth as sunlight.

After installation, we’ll be here to answer any questions or concerns that you have throughout the process, and our aftercare team will be available by phone 7 days a week once your installation is complete.

Average cost

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 £3,880 (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 £500 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.

Fill out this quick form for a personalised cost estimate.

How long will it take for my solar system to pay for itself?

We compared the typical installation cost and annual bill savings for our most common solar system (10 panels, 5kWh) in 5 different scenarios. The payback period varied from 9 - 12 years depending on the energy tariff.

Of course, each home is unique and this can be influenced by lots of different factors.

We’ll calculate a personalised payback period following our design consultation to give you an insight into what you might save for your home.

Before going ahead with your installation, we'll need to check a few things first. First, you will need a clear space on a pitched roof (not flat) that can fit at least 2 solar panels. See our FAQ on how much space you'll need for more info.

It's important that this part of your roof sees the sun throughout the day, so a north facing roof may be unsuitable. We'll also need to be able to install scaffolding below this part of the building in order to complete the installation.

Next, you'll need to decide if solar panels make money-sense. The higher your energy usage at home, the more beneficial solar panels and a battery will be (you'll be saving the money you would have otherwise spent on bills, and this will go towards paying back the cost of your solar system). If you have a low usage, it's worth keeping in mind that your payback period will be longer, but this is something we can discuss in your consultation.

Finally, please note that we can't install on properties with a 3 phase electricity meter just yet, but we are working hard on a solution.

If you’d prefer to spread the cost of your solar installation, we can connect you with DivideBuy. DivideBuy can arrange fixed-term loans available of 3, 5, and 7 years, with a fixed interest rate of 9.9% APR.

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

Representative example: A loan of £10,000 over 60 months will cost you £209.14 per month at a representative 9.9% APR. The total cost after 60 months is £12,506.36*, which includes £2,506.36 interest at 9.9% fixed and a £0 fee. The total amount of credit is £10,000.
*Please note that for the purposes of this example, interest is not charged on the first instalment payment.

Finance is offered through Zopa Embedded Finance Limited, trading as DivideBuy, which is an appointed representative of Zopa Bank Limited, which is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and Prudential Regulation Authority and entered on the Financial Services Register (800542 & 993200). 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.

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

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

Please note, we're not able to help with queries related to 3rd party equipment: in these cases please seek advice from the manufacturer.

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.

Check out our full complaints procedure here.

Cut up to 96% off your electricity bills

We compared the cost a typical household would pay for their electricity on the April '24 price cap - £1077. To what they would pay with a 10 solar panel & 5kWh battery system (our most popular system) on our Octopus Flux tariff - £48. This is a saving of £1029 or 96% of your total electricity bill.

In the table below, 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.

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.

Public liability insurance provider: QBE UK Limited.

Indemnity Limit: £10 million

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