Get a solar subscription and enjoy 2 months FREE
Spread the cost of Hive Solar and pay nothing upfront with a solar subscription from our friends at Sunsave. And right now, you’ll get 2 months absolutely free! Ends 9/2/26.³
Tell me moreWinter sale ends in:
£500 off solar panels + battery
Forget those winter blues. Get £500 off OR buy 1 get 1 free on up to 5 panels and start running your home on solar energy. Request a quote by 26/1/26 and accept by 9/2/26 to qualify.¹
How to claim your Winter Sale offer
Win your solar set up
You’ll be entered into our £10,000 prize draw too!
Simply book your installation before 31/3/26 to be in with a chance of winning your new solar set up worth up to £10,000. T&Cs apply²
1
Submit your details before 26/1/26
One of our trusted installers will then be in touch to create your personalised quote.
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Accept your quote before 9/2/26
Once you’re happy with everything, accept your quote and book an installation date that suits you.
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Your installer will apply your discount
They’ll help you decide which offer’s right for you and apply it straight to your quote before payment. T&Cs apply¹
Win your solar set up
You’ll be entered into our £10,000 prize draw too!
Simply book your installation before 31/3/26 to be in with a chance of winning your new solar set up worth up to £10,000. T&Cs apply²
How much can solar panels cost?
Hive Solar
from £5,610 for an 8-panel system
Price based on typical pricing for installations in England & Wales by independent installers, Effective Home. Pricing may vary in Scotland and/or depending on your home's set up. Flexible finance options available through our trusted partners.
Price breakdown | |
|---|---|
| 8-panel solar system | £5,610 |
| 5.32kWh home battery | £2,495 |
| Scaffolding | Included |
| Installation | Included |
| Inverter | Included |
| 10-year manufacturer warranty | Included |
| Hive Solar Saver offer | Included |
| Hive kit (including Hive Hub & Hive Bridge) plus smart control via the Hive App | Included |
| Finance Options | Available through all partners |
Power is getting energy companies to pay you
Get solar panels and a battery from our trusted installers – then control it all in the Hive app and sell spare energy to the grid with an SEG tariff from British Gas.
Generate your own free, greener electricity
Go energy-independent with smart solar panels at home. Power your everyday for less and significantly cut your carbon emissions for good.
Store what you don’t use
Add a battery to keep using your solar energy, even when the sun goes down. So you’ll rely less on the grid.
Sell what you don’t need
Earn extra money by selling your spare solar energy back to the grid – all easily managed in the Hive app.
Harness your solar power with the Hive app
See what you’re generating at a glance
Get an instant overview of how much solar electricity your panels are generating at any time with Live Energy Flow. Making it easy to keep an eye on what’s happening, right from your dashboard.
Advanced insights without the spreadsheet
Open your Insights tab to see how much energy you’ve generated, stored and sold by day, month, or in total. And you don’t need a PhD to use it either– our intuitive app makes it easy to keep track.
Review your spending and your savings
Sync your app to your electricity tariff for real time information on energy costs, past bills and how much you’ve saved in pounds and pence. Need to switch tariff? It’s easy to update in just a few taps.
How to enter our £10,00 solar prize draw
Be in it to win it
Here’s what’s up for grabs…
One lucky person will win their whole system worth up to £10,000 – including solar panels, home battery and full installation. If it’s worth more, you’ll just pay the difference. T&Cs apply¹
1
Submit your details
Then one of our trusted installers will be in touch to create your free, personalised quote.
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Get your home survey
Your solar experts will do an in-person or online survey and confirm your final fixed price.
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Book your installation before 31/3
Once you’re happy with everything, accept your quote and book an installation date that suits you.
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We’ll enter you automatically
As long as your installation happens before 12/5, you’ll automatically be entered into our prize draw. T&Cs apply¹
Be in it to win it
Here’s what’s up for grabs…
One lucky person will win their whole system worth up to £10,000 – including solar panels, home battery and full installation. If it’s worth more, you’ll just pay the difference. T&Cs apply¹
Unlock energy freedom with Hive Solar & battery
Turn sunlight into savings with our Hive Solar Saver offer and a Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariff from British Gas.
Here’s how your savings stack up:
By generating your own solar electricity, you’ll spend less on buying electricity from the grid
Then, get up to 25% off any electricity you do use for a whole year with a British Gas tariff – that’s our Hive Solar Saver offer.¹ Discount of 25% applies to your electricity unit rate. Export and Earn Plus is only available to customers with a British Gas electricity import tariff.
Better yet, join their Export and Earn Plus SEG tariff and sell your spare electricity at 15.1p per kWh
Meet your trusted solar installers
Glow Green
Glow Green have been installing energy saving products for over 14 years. Recently awarded the UK's Best Overall Solar Panel Installer of 2025. Being recognised for affordable prices with an outstanding service.⁵
Infinity Renewables Group
Infinity Renewables is one of the UK’s leading experts in smart solar and battery storage systems. Specialising in intelligent energy automation and optimisation, they’ve completed over 12,000 residential installations alone.⁵
Effective Home
In England and Wales, Effective Homes has been the leading solar installer for over 15 years. They’ve been providing reliable and advanced solar energy systems at affordable prices.⁵
Greener Energy Group
In Scotland, we’ve teamed up with Greener Energy Group – an award-winning organisation with 30 years of combined experience installing sustainable energy solutions.⁵
£10,000 prize draw
Win a solar panel and home battery system worth up to £10,000 in our prize draw. Just book your installation now and we’ll enter you automatically. Ends 31/3/26. T&Cs apply²
Get a free quote nowUpgrade with solar panel battery storage
Adding a battery is optional but highly recommended. With a battery installed from £4,295, nothing you generate goes to waste. Spare energy can be stored and used later – or sold back to the grid to lower your electricity bills even more.
Hear from our customers
Hive Solar has already helped our customers save on bills and get their homes closer to net zero – but don’t just take our word for it. Scroll through our videos to see what they have to say.
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Solar tech that Works with Hive
Here are the devices made by partners that currently work with the Hive ecosystem. All of them can connect simply and quickly to your Hive app.
Sunsynk Battery and Inverter
With operations worldwide, Sunsynk has been providing cutting-edge solar storage solutions for over 20 years.
Fox ESS Battery and Inverter
Fox ESS is a global brand and the UK market leader; delivering high-performance, cutting-edge storage solutions that offer reliability and functionality.
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Frequently asked questions
What do I need to connect my solar panels and battery to the Hive app?
Your installers will fit a Hive Bridge – and also a Hive Hub if you don’t already have one. These are provided at no extra cost as part of your installation when you buy compatible solar equipment from Effective Home, Forster Group, Heatable or Greener Energy Group after an introduction from us. Please note that we are only responsible for the Hive products that are provided to you – and you can find the T&Cs for the Hive Bridge and Hive Hub here.
Does Hive install my solar equipment?
No, Hive doesn’t provide or install solar panels and other equipment. Once you share your details on the Hive website, we’ll introduce you to the installers – either Effective Home, Forster Group, Heatable or Greener Energy Group, depending on where you live. They will take care of your purchase and installation. Because you’ve been introduced through Hive, you’ll get a Hive Bridge (and also a Hive Hub if you don’t have one) at no extra cost. These will connect your panels and other equipment to the Hive app. Please note that Hive is not responsible for solar installations and does not guarantee the work carried out by Effective Home, Forster Group, Heatable or Greener Energy Group. You are responsible for making a decision on their suitability.
How much do solar panels cost?
The average price for an 8-panel solar system is £5,610. This gives you:
- 8 solar panels (400W)
- Survey, scaffolding and installation
The average price for an 8-panel solar system and a 5.32kWh home battery is £8,105.
If you add a 5.32kWh battery to store any surplus energy, your total price would be £8,105.
Find our more here: How much do solar panels cost in the UK?
For both solar & battery, the price is £8,105 with Effective Home. This price is based on purchasing a 8 panel system, 400W premium panels and a 5.32kWh solar battery. Price includes full system and install.
For an 8-panel system of 400W panels, the starting price is £5,610. This price is based on purchasing 8 panels from solar installer Effective Home. Price includes fitting to concrete tiles (not slate), single elevation of scaffold, with single phase electrics and no complexities.
For adding 5.32kWh solar battery to an 8-panel solar system, the starting price is £2,495. This price is based on purchasing a 5.32kWh solar battery from solar installer Effective Home. Price includes full system and install.
Are solar panels worth it?
Yes, solar panels are a long-term investment that can reduce your electricity bills. You can save up to 94% in the first year of getting solar with a British Gas export tariff plus the exclusive Hive Solar Saver discount.¹ And because the electricity solar generates is zero carbon, it’s a brilliant way of making your home greener too.
How does solar energy work?
As the sun shines onto a solar panel, its energy is absorbed by the photovoltaic (PV) cells. The energy from this makes electrical charges that move in response to an internal electrical field within the solar panel’s cell. This then causes electricity to flow, which can be used around your home.
How many solar panels do I need?
It’s up to you. The more panels you have, the more electricity your system will generate. The minimum we install is four – and the maximum depends on the space available on your roof.
However, our solar experts will be there throughout the process to advise you on the right system for your home and your needs.
Find our more here: How many solar panels do I need?
How long do solar panels take to install?
Average sale to install takes place in 30 days based on Hive solar & battery customers living in England. Solar panel installation itself usually only takes a day.
How much energy does a solar panel produce?
A solar power system is made up of several panels, with each panel generating around 400W of energy in strong sunlight. Typical systems contain around 10 panels.
Is solar right for my home?
Yes, if you live in a house with a standard (not flat) roof, then solar can be an excellent home improvement. Our free survey will give you a clear idea of how much solar power you can expect to generate.
What are the benefits of getting a battery installed?
Without a battery, any energy you generate needs to be used immediately by your home – or sold back to the grid. But a battery gives you the option of storing energy so it can be used later. You’ll use less energy from the grid, which will mean lower electricity bills.
How do I make money by selling my surplus energy back to the grid?
Just sign up to a Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariff and you can sell your surplus energy back to the grid.
What is an inverter and why do I need one?
An inverter is a device that converts electricity from Direct Current (DC) to Alternating Current (AC), which is the kind of electricity supplied by the grid and used by appliances around your home. The inverter is usually installed in your loft.
Do I pay VAT on solar panels or battery?
Solar panels and battery installed in homes have a zero rate of VAT so you won’t need to pay VAT on them.
UK government’s VAT relief on energy saving materials (ESMs) applies to installations from Feb 2024.
Ready to generate your own free energy?
Get your personalised quote from our trusted installers and see how much you could save.
Eco-tech that works with Hive
We’ve partnered with eco-tech manufacturers to make sure their devices connects simply and seamlessly to the Hive app – just like the rest of your Hive home.
Find out more£500 off Solar/Battery or Buy One, Get One Free (BOGOF) on Solar Panels (maximum 5 free panels per customer). Customers may choose either £500 off or BOGOF when obtaining a quote for installation - offers cannot be combined. Offer is valid for one use per household and cannot be used with any other promotion. Discount applies to the total price of solar and/or battery installation. All panels must be installed on the same roof aspect and require no additional scaffolding. Offers available 12/01/2026 - 26/01/2026. To qualify, customers must register interest by 26/01/2026 and accept their quote by 09/02/2026. Offer is available only through independent installers operating an upfront payment model.
Prize draw runs 01/01/2026 - 31/03/2026. UK residents 18+ only. One winner will receive reimbursement of Hive solar installation costs up to £10,000. Automatic entry when installation booked during the period. Installation must be complete by 12/05/2026. Free entry route available – see full T&Cs: Hive Solar Prize Draw Terms & Conditions.
Receive first two months of solar completely free. Offer runs 12/01/2026 - 09/02/2026. Within 30 days of your installation being completed and your Direct Debit set up, Sunsave will reimburse the first two months of your Sunsave Plus monthly payments by bank transfer. For example, if your first monthly payment is £80, they'll send you £160. You’ll still make all Sunsave Plus monthly payments. unsave Plus eligibility is subject to status. Promotion is offered by Sunsave UK Limited (company number: 13941186). Registered address: Sunsave UK Limited, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ. Sunsave UK Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FRN: 1008450) as a credit broker and can introduce you to a panel of lenders for the purpose of arranging finance. For full details please see: Hive / Sunsave Winter Sale Terms & Conditions.
Hive Solar Saver discount of 25% on electricity unit rate in first year and savings will vary after that. We will give at least one months’ advance notice of the offer ending on the BG website. Typical bill calculated using national average October - December 25 price cap rates. Actual savings will depend on location, installation, aspect and electricity use. For full details please see the Hive Solar Saver Terms & Conditions.
We act as an introducer between you and Effective Energy Group Ltd (company number 09805175), Greener Energy Group Ltd (company number SC467672), Heatable Ltd (company number 08804726), Glow Green Ltd (company number 07530174) and Infinity Renewables Group Ltd (company number 11154487). The terms on which any installations are carried out are as agreed between you and Effective Energy Group, Greener Energy Group, Heatable, Glow Green and Infinity Renewables Group, other than for any Hive equipment you receive, we are not responsible or liable for the end products or services that are provided.