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My landlord is having solar panels installed on the property, do I need to tell my supplier?

  • February 23, 2025
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My landlord is having solar panels installed on the property tomorrow, will I need to do anything with my smart meter? Like inform electric company etc 

 

thanks 

Best answer by Nukecad

Updated on 03/03/25 by Ben_OVO

It’s quite unusual, but getting more common, for a landlord to install solar panels at a rental property.

If/when they do then it’s almost certainly the LL who will be pocketing any SEG and not the tenant.
As noted the SEG and the electricity supply are seperate accounts.

The panels belong to the LL, who wants a return on their investment.
That return will be the SEG or a higher rent, possibly both.

Education is needed for the tenant who will have to learn how the setup works, however it’s a rental and tenants usually change so each new one will need educating or at least an information pack..

https://www.greenenergysolar.co.uk/do-tenants-benefit-from-solar-panels/

If you’re a tenant and your landlord is having solar panels installed you can let us know. If you’re a landlord and are having solar panels installed you can can set up your Smart Export Guarantee with OVO.

 

 

 

 

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Blastoise186
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Blastoise186Super User
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April 2, 2025

HA is Housing Association, but 20 times shorter! :)

SEG would be Smart Export Guarantee, OVO has details on that at https://www.ovoenergy.com/seg .

Letting OVO know you plan to export means your Smart Meter can be set up to not trigger tamper alarms as a result of legitimate exports. It’s highly recommended to do so even if you're not claiming FiT/SEG yourself.

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Emmanuelle_OVO
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April 3, 2025

Hey ​@Tricko 

Welcome to the OVO Online Community,

 

I’d advise letting OVO know about the changes made in your property. But you are free to switch to another supplier, if you are currently in a fixed rate contact you may have to pay an exit fee. The support team will be able to advise if this is the case.
 


We have tons of helpful topics & resources about the green technology you are getting installed which might be helpful: 

 


Solar:
 


Hope this helps 😊

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