Powered by people who know South Wales

Meet OVO Solar and Heating South Wales

When we were choosing a partner for South Wales, this team’s track record of over 1,000 solar installations told us most of what we needed to know. This team had already done the hard work of earning trust across Newport, Cardiff and Swansea. With 15 years’ experience in solar and air source heat pumps, the business is led by Keiron Wells, based in Abertillery.

Our chosen local partner: This team is our local partner for South Wales. Working with a local business keeps the job, and the income, inside the community they serve, and you’ll deal with the same team throughout, from your first call to survey, installation and aftercare. They also carry the backing of OVO, a major national brand, with extended workmanship warranties, flexible financing and strong Smart Export Guarantee rates, so you get a team who already knows the area, backed by a name you can trust.

At a glance

• Areas covered: Cardiff, Newport, Pontypridd, Caerphilly, Swansea, Hereford, Worcester and Dudley
• Accreditations: MCS-accredited
• Warranty: 10-year workmanship warranty on solar installations

Local knowledge

South Wales has a wide mix of housing, from Victorian terraces to retirement complexes with older slate roofs. One project involved 155 panels on a retirement complex with a fragile slate roof, which needed a different fixing approach to a standard tile or concrete roof.

What this team offers

With over 1,000 installations completed across Newport, Cardiff and surrounding areas, the team has tackled everything from standard residential roofs to more delicate structures, including slate roofs that need a different approach to fixing panels securely. Battery storage is a popular addition, letting households store the power generated during the day and use it during peak evening hours instead.

On the heating side, every air source heat pump is designed and installed to match the property’s specific heat loss and layout, the team says it’s this attention to detail that separates a system that works well from one that doesn’t.

Frequently asked questions about solar and heat pumps in South Wales

What does an installation cost, and how long is the whole process?

Costs depend on your property, system size and current setup, so you’ll always get a fixed quote after a free survey rather than a generic estimate. From deposit to installation typically takes 6 to 8 weeks, largely because of how long the distribution network operator (DNO) takes to grant permissions, not the installation itself. The physical install is usually completed within a couple of days once everything is scheduled.

Can you install solar on an older roof, including slate?

Yes, though it needs a different approach to a standard tile or concrete roof. One project involved 155 panels on a retirement complex with a fragile slate roof, which needed careful, non-standard fixings to avoid damaging the slates, delivering an instant difference to residents’ bills without compromising the building.

Do you only work in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea, or further afield too?

The team’s cover Cardiff, Newport, Pontypridd and Caerphilly, but coverage extends out to Swansea, Hereford, Worcester and Dudley too. If you’re just outside that area, it’s still worth getting in touch.

Ready to meet the team?

Keiron Wells and the team have completed over 1,000 solar installations across the region.

Interested in generating your own power? Get a free solar quote.

Looking for efficient, low-carbon heating? Book a heat pump survey.

Meet the rest of our network

We’re one of a handpicked network of local experts working with OVO Solar and Heating across the UK. Meet all our local installers on our about page.