OVAL ENERGY

During 2024, I decided to proceed with the purchase of an EV. As I would need a charger, I contacted Oval regarding the installation, and they confirmed that a slot would be available in March, which prompted discussions about the design. I prepared an initial document detailing my requirements not just for the EV charger but also for solar panels and home battery installation as both required cabling across our garden. I included the current installation at my home, including photos of the consumer unit, meter box and the locations where I would like things installed. Sam made an initial call to discuss options and Alex subsequently created a detailed proposal pack containing substantial information about why each component was chosen, the recommended specifications, and how everything would work together. The pack also included all the relevant datasheets and product literature. Following receipt of the proposal, Oval Renewables provided a walkthrough and gladly answered any questions. They recognise that it is a significant investment, so it must fully meet the requirements while remaining within budget. They are willing to adapt designs or suggest solutions for an initial build that could be expanded in the future, ensuring that the budget is not exceeded, along with indicative costs for those expansions. During this process, Sam visited to conduct the site survey and continued to address my questions, explaining the build process, including obtaining DNO approval, adhering to MCS regulations, and the recent PAS63100, which includes upgrading smoke alarms. For us, this was excellent timing as our current alarms were over 10 years old and required replacement. There was no straightforward head replacement available, so I had already begun exploring options. I was also looking to expand coverage, as three interlinked alarms were insufficient for a large house.Overall, the design process proved to be very efficient, instilling confidence that the build would proceed just as efficiently. Once the contract was signed, I was kept fully informed about the progress on the DNO application and paid the initial deposit which is fully protected via HIES. As other projects had finished ahead of schedule, I was offered a slot a week earlier than initially planned, which I happily accepted. On the Friday before the start of the build, the scaffolders that Oval had appointed arrived, and happily accommodated my request for access via the garden gate to be maintained.Dean and Josh arrived on Monday lunchtime and quickly set about preparations for work and made good progress on the EV charger and initial cabling as well as marking out the two roofs ready for the panels to be installed.Sam arrived on Tuesday along with Craig from Gifford’s Electrical, so the project made good progress.This was a large project involving panels on two roofs, a large MyEnergi Libbi battery, SolarEdge inverter and optimisers, fourteen 440W Perlight Delta Pro matt black panels with SolaSkirt and a significant amount of trenchwork, garage consumer unit, external consumer unit, seven smoke alarms and gateway, EICR and network cabling. As the weather was not good, the ground was solid, so it slowed the process down. To help with the trenchwork, Oval asked (Mighty) Mike from East Renewables to assist. Mike did an excellent job, allowing the project to proceed.The project took a few more days than planned. However, as it started a week earlier than initially planned, it was still completed ahead of the date expected.The onsite team were amazing and efficient, ensuring that any disruption and mess was minimised and that everywhere was kept clean and organised. Once the system was complete, Dean talked me through each component and ensured that I managed to configure the MyEnergi and SolarEdge apps. There were only a small number of minor snags, for which the aftercare of Oval Renewables shines through, with rapid resolution.I have now received both the DNO approval letter and the MCS certificate, so currently in the process of getting set up for export, just in time for summer.A big thank you to the whole Oval Renewables team, including Jessica and David, for the administration work, Sam and Alex for a very good design capable of future expansion, Dean, Josh, Sam, Craig (Gifford Electricals) and Mike (East Renewables) for amazing on-site work during challenging weather conditions. In summary, if you are looking for a cheap solar and battery installer, do not bother with Oval Renewables. If you are looking for a well-designed, clean build using quality components and a reliable system with good aftercare that future purchasers of your house will also appreciate, then definitely talk to Sam and the team.

We used a different company a couple of years ago to fit a solar battery to an existing Solar PV installation. When we needed to get an upgraded generation meter, we were completely ignored and fobbed off by the previous company. Found Oval Renewables and wished we'd used them originally. A local company who respond quickly and helpfully. In the space of a couple of weeks we had agreed a price for the job, and Sam and Jess had helpfully checked a couple of things in advance to make sure it went OK on the day. The guys doing the install were on time, polite, helpful and got the job done in good time with no fuss, as well as being very helpful to make sure we had all the info we needed. When the day comes to improve further our renewable installation and/or join the world of EV car charging, we'll be in touch again with Oval Renewables and would not hesitate to recommend them.

Great communication from the start. Sam's initial visit was thorough and involved a really detailed discussion of what i wanted to achieve and what Oval could realistically supply. A 400 yr old house is not ready for plug and play! The communication and frank realistic /chats were reassuring. Oval took charge of everything including finding me a great roofer. The install went like clockwork for me. Ii was able to continue working from home throughout with minimal interruption. The thorough pre-planning and bringing together of all of the trades by Oval meant that the install including a new roof finished a week early- all in time for me to sample peak autumn sun hours / generation during the 3 weeks that followed. Even the winter gloom is providing most of my day time electric needs and giving some charge to the battery during the day. I love the system and am so happy with the service throughout. Solar, battery, fire alarms and whole-house power backup- all fab. Of course getting used to it all will take time but that's part of the fun.

Oval renewables were professional from my very first enquiry. Sam came back to us very quickly and visited our home, he explained what we needed to get our solar panels up and running and spent time ensuring we understood. The fitters were exceptional again explaining everything as they went along and very clean and tidy whilst fitting new smoke alarms in the house.The after care and communication from David has been helpful and in a language I could understand e.g not all jargon like other companies.I would highly recommend Oval Renewables

Great, clean and efficient workers, Dean and Oliver were easy to approach and could answer any questions on the day of installation.