The best value for money solar solution
Our experts will recommend a custom-made solution considering your unique consumption patterns. Why? Because our systems are built to optimise for PV efficiency. Our aim is not to sell you the biggest system or a predefined package. We favour honest advice over aggressive sales tactics and will try to design a system that delivers the best output at the lowest price.
Return on Investment
You can reduce your electricity bill from day 1 and the average payback period is around 8 years in the UK. Panels last 20-30 years.
You choose what’s right for you
Do you need batteries to optimise your solar production utilisation? Would you like to sell your excess electricity to the grid? We advise you on every step of the process with clear, straightforward advice.
High-quality service
We’re confident in our service so you pay no money upfront – you only pay after your system is installed.
Buy solar panels and own the installation from day 1.
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Why Otovo?
Technology enabled
Our customer journey is fast and intuitive, with personalised offers, price transparency, and fast response times. Our app helps you see the installation stages, manage documentation, and system performance once it is installed.Best value for money
In Jan 2024 our systems were £1000 cheaper than the national average (MCS); in Feb 2024 16% cheaper. If you are able to find a cheaper quote we will price-match it! Terms and conditions apply, please see FAQ.A partner you can trust
Guided by Scandinavian values, we offer high-quality solutions, confirmed by reviews on Trustpilot and Google.
Optimise savings with batteries
With the high electricity prices in the UK, your best savings come from self-consumption, which batteries allow you to maximise
You may cut up to 90% of your electricity bill with a solar PV system with battery
Batteries can be programmed to optimise cheap night time tariffs and dynamic rates from electricity providers
Batteries are safe and can be modular to add onto in the future
Batteries allow you to participate in Virtual Power Plants paying you money
Sell your surplus electricity back to the grid
You can sell back any electricity you generate and do not consume to the grid with the Smart Export Guarantee. The average rate from suppliers is £0.08/kWh, but many of our customers manage to get more than that.
We can advise you and will provide all required paperwork for you to easily apply for a Smart Export Guarantee from an energy supplier.
How does Otovo work?
Otovo is Europe and the UK’s leading residential solar platform, operating in 13 markets. We have installed over 25,000 residential installations and are solar experts. This allows us to negotiate the best hardware and labour pricing from our partners.
Our network of reliable local installers, all MCS certified, are the best in the industry. We audit installers to ensure consistency of quality and adherence to expectations. We vet all projects and all installers to maintain up to date credentials and insurance documents, as well as get external auditors to evaluate systems and safety protocol.
With Otovo’s technology, we make buying and installing solar systems in the UK easy and affordable. We rely on satellite imagery sourced over 15 years to generate accurate production outputs as well as monitor past installations to calibrate prediction models.
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