When you’re investing in solar panels or battery storage, choosing the right installer is just as important as choosing the right technology.
That’s why we’re proud to be an Octopus Energy Trusted Partner, connecting SolarTherm UK with one of the UK’s best known renewable energy companies and helping more homeowners access high quality solar and battery installations.
But what does being an Octopus Trusted Partner actually mean, and what does it mean for you as a customer?
What is an Octopus Trusted Partner?
Octopus Energy launched its Trusted Partners programme to connect customers with independent local installers when Octopus is unable to complete an installation itself. The programme covers low carbon technologies including solar panels, battery storage, heat pumps and EV charging.
Octopus doesn’t simply allow any installer to join the network. Trusted Partners are assessed against criteria including technical accreditations, certifications, customer reviews, company information and standards of customer service before becoming verified partners.
For customers, this provides another layer of confidence when choosing an installer for a major investment such as a solar PV or battery storage system.
SolarTherm UK and Octopus Energy
At SolarTherm UK, we have been designing and installing solar PV and battery storage systems for homeowners and businesses for more than 16 years. Our approach has always been based on designing systems around the individual property and the customer’s energy requirements rather than taking a one size fits all approach.
Our relationship with Octopus Energy complements this approach. As an Octopus Trusted Partner, we can help customers who are looking to combine high quality solar and battery technology with smarter ways of managing their energy.
Octopus Energy’s range of smart tariffs can be particularly relevant to households with solar panels and battery storage, where the ability to store, use and export electricity at different times can help maximise the value of a renewable energy system.
What Does This Mean for Octopus Customers?
If Octopus Energy is unable to install solar panels or battery storage for a particular customer, they can refer them to a suitable Trusted Partner. Octopus explains that its Trusted Partners remain independent businesses. Customers deal directly with the partner for their quotation, survey, installation, payment and ongoing support.
This means that if you choose SolarTherm UK, you are dealing directly with out experienced team throughout your installation. We take care of the design, quotation, installation and customer support, while maintaining the standards and professional approach that have made us an Octopus Trusted Partner.
Why Choose SolarTherm UK for Your Solar Installation?
Being an Octopus Trusted Partner is just one part of what makes SolarTherm UK a trusted solar installer.
Over 16 Years of Experience
We’ve been working in the renewable energy industry for more than 16 years, delivering solar PV and battery storage systems for homes and businesses across the South East and East Anglia and beyond.
Our experience means we understand that every property is different, from roof orientation and available space to electricity consumption and future energy requirements.
Bespoke System Design
We don’t believe in selling the same solar package to every customer. Your system should be designed around your property, electricity usage, roof space and budget. Where appropriate, we can also incorporate battery storage and other technologies to help you make better use of the electricity your panels generate.
Industry Recognised Accreditations
SolarTherm UK is an MCS Certified Contractor, NICEIC Approved Installer, HIES member and an EPVS Gold Standard member. These accreditations and memberships demonstrate our commitment to installation quality, electrical safety, consumer protection and accurate system performance estimates.
Quality Products
We carefully select the solar panels, inverters and battery storage systems we install, focusing on established manufacturers and technology that can provide reliable long term performance. Our aim isn’t simply to install a system that works today. We want to design a system that continues to deliver value for years to come.
Solar Panels and Smarter Energy
Solar panels can significantly reduce the amount of electricity you need to buy from the grid, but the way you use your electricity can have an equally important impact on your savings. A battery can store surplus solar generation during the day so that you can use more of your own renewable electricity when your panels aren’t generating.
Smart energy tariffs can add another layer of flexibility, allowing suitable households to take advantage of different electricity prices throughout the day. This is one reason why solar and battery storage are increasingly being considered as part of a wider home energy strategy rather than simply as a way of generating electricity.
A Partnership Built Around Quality
Octopus Energy says its Trusted Partners are intended to be an extension of the standards customers expect from the Octopus brand, with customer experience and quality at the heart of the programme.
We’re proud to be part of that network. For SolarTherm UK, the partnership reinforces something we’ve believed since we began installing solar: quality workmanship, honest advice and good customer service matter just as much as the technology on the roof.
Whether you’re an Octopus Energy customer looking for a solar installation or you’re simply exploring your renewable energy options, our team can help you understand what’s possible for your property.
Thinking About Solar Panels or Battery Storage?
If you’re considering solar, battery storage or a combination of the two for your Essex, Kent, Suffolk or Hertfordshire home, SolarTherm UK can help. Contact us today for a free, no obligation quote and design, tailored to your property, usage and future energy needs. No hard sell, just honest, expert advice – and the time you need to make an informed decision.
Your home. Your energy. Your future.
Frequently Asked Questions
An Octopus Trusted Partner is an independent installer that has been assessed by Octopus Energy against criteria including accreditations, certifications, customer service and company standards.
No. SolarTherm UK is an independent solar installer. As an Octopus Trusted Partner, we work alongside Octopus Energy while remaining a separate business.
It provides additional reassurance that SolarTherm UK has met the requirements of Octopus Energy’s Trusted Partner programme and has the relevant experience, accreditations and standards expected by the scheme.
Yes. SolarTherm UK can design and install solar PV and battery storage systems for suitable Octopus Energy customers, as well as customers with other energy suppliers.
Yes. Solar panels can be combined with suitable Octopus Energy tariffs, and battery storage can provide additional flexibility by allowing you to store electricity for later use. The most suitable tariff will depend on your energy usage and current tariff options.
