What is Battery Boost?

Battery Boost is our new solar battery add-on. It uses our smart charging technology to allow us to top up your battery when your solar panels aren’t generating enough electricity from the sun. 

What are the benefits?

• We’ll continue to charge your battery even when the sun isn’t shining, at an exclusive rate of 10p per kWh, meaning you can power your home for 58% cheaper than your usual rate*.
• Our smart charging tech ensures that your battery will be charged at time’s when the grid is using cleaner energy**.
• You can continue to sell back any unused energy at your usual export rate. 

How does it work?

• All electricity you use will first be charged at your normal OVO electricity rates.
• At the end of the month, we’ll work out how much energy you’ve used to charge your battery.
• We’ll then add credit to your energy account in the first 7 working days of the following month.

This means the cost of powering your battery reflects the 10p per kWh rate for Battery Boost.

For example, let’s say your standard electricity rate is 28p per kWh. The Battery Boost rate is 10p per kWh. We’ll credit you 18p (the difference between the rates) for each kWh you’ve used to top up your battery. 

That means, if you’ve used 300kWh to charge your battery, you’ll get £54 in credit back in your energy account.

With Battery Boost,  your battery could save you money and cut carbon, even when it’s not storing energy from your solar panels. Our clever tech tops up your battery when the grid is using more renewable power. So you get greener electricity*** – better for you, your wallet and the planet.

Eligibility 

• We’re launching this to anyone who’s had their solar panels and battery installed by OVO. Currently only customers with a GivEnergy battery are eligible.
• This isn’t currently available for customers on Charge Anytime or Heat Pump Plus, but we’re working on making this possible.

You can sign up to Battery Boost here. We’re also working to open this up to everyone with a solar battery, regardless of the type of battery or who installed it. If you’re not eligible yet, you can still register your interest, and we’ll get in touch when your set-up is compatible.

If you have any feedback for us please let us know.

Thanks

The OVO Team