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Solar panel installation in Sunderland - start saving on your electricity bills today
Trusted national brand. With local solar expertise
Exclusive offers. Special SEG tariff and 10 year workmanship warranty
You don't need to be an OVO customer to get solar installed with us
10 year warrantyOn all workmanship
Backed by OVOOne of the UK's largest energy suppliers
From local specialist to OVO's exclusive partner in Sunderland
Our experienced team has delivered hundreds of solar installations across Sunderland, South Tyne And Wear, and surrounding areas. With deep knowledge of local homes, roof types, and planning regulations, we design and install solar energy systems tailored to your property and energy goals.
Every installation is backed by expert support, from your free, no-obligation quote to final system handover. Whether you’re in a city centre terrace, a traditional semi-detached home, or a rural village on the edge of the Peak District, we make switching to solar seamless, efficient, and cost-effective.
What makes OVO different in Sunderland
9 out of 10 installers in your area didn't make the cut. You meet the one who did.¹
We don’t go in for the subcontractor lottery. We build exclusive, long-term partnerships with just one team per region from hundreds assessed to ensure you get the best in your area.
Trusted nationwide: the UK's highest rated installer²
Our industry-leading customer satisfaction scores reflect our commitment to high standards and total reliability. So you can enjoy complete peace of mind knowing your home is in expert hands.
20p Smart Export Guarantee. All day, every day.⁴
With our exclusive 20p export rate, cheap charging and discounted weekend usage rates, your system doesn't just generate energy, it generates a return that pays you back faster.
Trusted by homeowners across Sunderland
Great installation in Sheffield.
Done in a day, no mess. We were generating power the same afternoon.
Mark T.
November 19, 2025
Saving around £70 a month since our panels went in. The Sheffield team were brilliant — professional and tidy.
Claire B.
November 12, 2025
Excellent end-to-end service. The free survey was thorough and the quote was exactly what we expected. Thoroughly recommend.
James H.
November 1, 2025
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A guide to solar energy: What are its advantages and disadvantages?
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As the days get longer, you might be wondering how much energy you could generate from those rays shining on your roof.
Read moreIs solar worth it?
We worked with leading independent researchers at the Building Research Establishment on a report to delve deeper into these questions. Here’s what we discovered.
Read moreReady to start saving on your electricity bills in Sunderland?
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View Tyne And Wear pageImportant information
- Based on the 16 accepted Franchisees, as of May 2026, selected out of the 200 installers assesses and interviewed between 2025-2026.
- E.on: 2 year. Octopus: 5 year. Heatable: 5 year. Glow green: 5 year. Make my house green: 5 year. Sunsave: 2 year. Scottish Power: 2 year. EDF energy: 2 year.
- Highest rated based on Trustpilot score comparison of UK installers (Octopus, Sunsave, Glow Green, E.ON next, Heatable, Project Solar, British Gas, Scottish Power, EDF energy) in May 2026. ‘Major energy company’ refers to the ‘Big Six’ energy companies in the UK.
- Read our SEG terms and conditions for more information.
OVO Solar & Heating offers expert renewable energy installations and ongoing support via a trusted franchisee network of independent UK providers. While we help connect you with reliable professionals, OVO Solar & Heating is not the installer or supplier of the system.