Confused by solar quotes? Start with a real home quote
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Confused by solar quotes? Start with one for your home.
You do not need to understand every solar term before taking the next step. OVO can show options based on your property, while you keep the key questions in mind.
- For your property
- Panel and battery options
- No-obligation next step
Quick to start. No Here4Solar form or call centre.
A solar quote is easier to judge when you know what should be explained. The goal is not to become a solar engineer; it is to make sure the quote answers the questions that affect your home and your bills.
What a good quote should show
System size, panel count, inverter, estimated annual generation, installed cost, battery cost if included, scaffolding and any electrical work.
What affects savings
Daytime use, import tariff, export tariff, roof direction, shade, battery size and whether your household electricity use is likely to change.
What to avoid
Do not compare headline prices unless the assumptions are similar. A cheaper quote may simply be a smaller system or exclude work you still need.
Before you ask for a quote
Have a recent electricity bill nearby if you can. Annual use in kWh is more useful than the amount you pay, because prices change.
Think about when you use electricity. A home with people in during the day may use more solar directly than a home that is empty until evening.
- Roof direction and shade
- Annual electricity use
- Whether you want a battery
- Whether you want export payments included
- Any roof age, access or electrical concerns
What happens next
OVO Solar & Heating handles quote details, product options and suitability checks. Here4Solar gives general information so you can ask better questions.
If the quote is useful, compare it against your own assumptions rather than relying on the headline payback figure alone.
Questions to ask before you continue
- What system size are you proposing and why?
- Is a battery included or optional?
- What export rate have you assumed?
- Are scaffolding and electrical work included?
- What warranties apply to panels, inverter and battery?
Useful sources: Ofgem SEG, GOV.UK VAT relief.