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Solar Panels & Battery Installation Guide: Best Systems & Top Brands

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Posted:

10 March 2025
  • Guide

Selecting the right solar panel and battery systems for your home is crucial for efficiency, sustainability, and long-term savings. 

At OVO, we offer solar solutions designed to improve your home's energy performance, while also, making sure we work with installers and manufacturers that work to the highest standards. We recommend products that meet ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) standards, making sure that you get reliable, and more sustainable options for your energy needs.

This guide will help you understand the products we recommend, the manufacturers we trust, and how to make the best decision for your home.

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Recommended solar & battery products

At OVO, we’re working to make energy better - for you and the planet. Our recommended solar panels and battery systems not only make your energy use at home more efficient, but they also help to support a greener future. We carefully choose products from manufacturers who meet high ESG standards, making sure they align with our commitment to making energy better.

Recommended solar panels brands that we install:

  • Viridian Solar
  • Aiko Solar
  • Jinko
  • Trina
  • JA

Recommended solar batteries & inverters:

  • Giv Energy

Recommended solar batteries:

  • Fox
  • Solaredge

These brands meet high sustainability and performance standards, ensuring your home’s solar system is durable and efficient.

Solar and battery products we don’t fit

We don’t install solar panels or batteries that don’t meet our high standards. Products that lack reliability, compatibility, or fail to meet ESG criteria aren’t included in our installation options. 

How to choose the right solar & battery system for your home

We understand that choosing the right system can be a lot to think about, especially because it is a big investment. But with the right information, that process becomes easier. Here’s how to make an informed decision:

  • Look at your energy needs: Determine your home’s energy use. This will help you choose the right system size
  • Consult with OVO’s solar experts: If unsure, speak to our experts to find the best products for your needs

What is ESG and why does it matter?

ESG stands for Environmental, Social, and Governance, key areas that assess a product or company’s sustainability. Here’s a breakdown of what it means:

  • Environmental: The impact on the planet, including carbon emissions, nature, resource usage, and waste
  • Social: The company’s societal contributions, like fair labor practices and community engagement
  • Governance: Transparency, ethical leadership, and sound decision-making

When choosing solar panels and batteries, we prioritise products with high ESG ratings - whilst making sure they also offer high performance. These are sustainable, ethically sourced, and have a lower environmental impact. By selecting ESG-approved products, you contribute to a greener, more ethical energy solution.

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