The Octopus Approved Installer Scheme is a trusted initiative by Octopus Energy, designed to connect customers with verified, high-quality solar installation professionals. Installers in this scheme have been carefully vetted for their expertise, reliability, and ability to provide seamless integration with Octopus Energy’s renewable electricity services.

By selecting an approved installer, you ensure:

• Quality Assurance: Installations meet Octopus Energy’s stringent quality standards.
• Seamless Integration: Your solar panels will work flawlessly with Octopus Energy’s services, including smart tariffs and energy management tools.
• Expert Guidance: Receive advice on optimising energy savings with Octopus Energy’s green energy tariffs and export payments for excess electricity.
• Exclusive Benefits: Access to tailored incentives and schemes for solar customers.

To qualify for a solar installation, your home should have:

• Ownership: You should own your home, this includes a mortgaged property.
• Roof Type: A pitched (non-flat) roof with enough clear space to fit at least six solar panels.
• Roof Material: Slate, tile, or metal roofs are suitable.
• Sunlight Exposure: Adequate sunlight throughout the day; east south and west facing roofs are ideal, north facing roofs may be unsuitable.

The cost varies based on the number of panels and whether you decide to include battery storage.

As of January 2025 our solar PV installations start from £4,100 for six 450w solar panels, while adding a 10kw battery to a solar PV installation cost around £3,880, subject to survey.

Our process includes:

• Consultation: Assessing your energy needs and property suitability.
• Bespoke Quote: Providing a detailed proposal with estimated savings and system performance.
• Professional Installation: Our Octopus Energy trusted technicians install your system safely and efficiently.
• Ongoing Support: Continuous support to ensure optimal system operation.

Yes, with Octopus Energy’s Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariffs, you can earn money for the surplus energy your system exports to the grid.

Yes, we offer flexible financing options to make solar panels accessible to more homeowners. Contact us to discuss financing plans that suit your budget and energy needs.

Our equipment comes with manufacturer warranties:

• Solar Panels: 25 years product warranty and 30 years linear power warranty.
• Inverters: 12 years.
• Batteries: Minimum of 10 years, depending on the product.

Thomas Halliwell offers solar panel installations in the following areas:

Major Towns in Bolton:

• Bolton (The main town)
• Farnworth
• Westhoughton
• Horwich
• Kearsley
• Little Lever
• Blackrod

Major Towns in Bury:

• Bury (The main town)
• Radcliffe
• Prestwich
• Whitefield
• Ramsbottom
• Tottington

Major Districts within the City of Manchester:

• City Centre:
  • Northern Quarter
  • Spinngingfields
  • Castlefield
  • Ancoats
• Didsbury (East and West)
• Chorlton-cum-Hardy
• Withington
• Hulme
• Rusholme
• Levenshulme
• Fallowfield
• Moss Side
• Whalley Range
• Gorton (East and West)
• Longsight
• Cheetham Hill
• Harpurhey
• Newton Heath

Major Towns in Oldham:

• Oldham (The main town)
• Chadderton
• Failsworth
• Royton
• Shaw and Crompton
• Saddleworth

Major Towns in Rochdale:

• Rochdale (The main town)
• Heywood
• Middleton
• Littleborough
• Norden
• Bamford
• Smithy Bridge
• Castleton
• Whitworth
• Milnrow

Major Towns in Salford:

• Salford (The main city)
• Eccles
• Swinton
• Pendlebury
• Irlam
• Cadishead
• Walkden
• Worsley

Major Towns in Stockport:

• Stockport (The main town)
• Cheadle
• Cheadle Hulme
• Bramhall
• Hazel Grove
• Marple
• Reddish

Smaller Villages and Suburban Areas:

• Heaton Moor
• Heaton Mersey
• Heaton Norris
• Heaton Chapel
• Romiley
• Woodley
• Davenport
• Edgeley
• Offerton
• Bredbury
• Compstall
• Mellor

Major Towns in Tameside:

• Ashton-under-Lyne (The main town)
• Stalybridge
• Denton
• Hyde
• Dukinfield
• Audenshaw
• Droylsden
• Mossley
• Broadbottom

Major Towns in Trafford:

• Altrincham
• Sale
• Stretford
• Urmston

Smaller Villages and Suburban Areas:

• Timperley (Part of Altrincham)
• Bowdon
• Hale
• Hale Barns
• Partington
• Davyhulme
• Flixton
• Carrington
• Old Trafford

West Yorkshire:

• Huddersfield
• Halifax

Surrounding Towns and Villages:

• Hebden Bridge
• Sowerby Bridge
• Ripponden
• Elland
• Greetland
• Barkisland
• Rishworth
• Outlane

Major Towns in Huddersfield:

• Huddersfield (The main town)
• Holmfirth
• Meltham
• Slaithwaite
• Marsden
• Linthwaite
• Golcar
• Honley
• Meltham

Major Towns in South Lancashire:

• Chorley
• Darwen
• Burnley
• Haslingden
• Bacup

We also provide installation services throughout the UK. No matter where you are located, our team can deliver top-quality solar panel installations tailored to your specific needs.

Contact us to schedule a free initial consultation. We’ll assess your property’s suitability, discuss your energy needs, and provide a bespoke quote to help you transition to clean, renewable energy.