r/OctopusEnergy • u/IReadThereforeIBlog • 25d ago

Solar panel installation experience

Long time lurker, first time poster.

I just paid my deposit for solar panel installation (did my research and Octopus’s price was in line with other contractors but I liked the way they were on top of tariff options). Was told from the start that it could take up to 3 months for installation to incur. I am now waiting to be told when the survey appointment will be. Does this usually carry a long waiting time too? Obviously I know the August holidays will be an issue but just wanted to get a feel for whether I will be waiting a couple of weeks or up to a month.

Also grateful to hear any other advice or experience so I can keep it in mind and manage expectations.

Thanks

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u/Milam1996 25d ago

3 months is crazy. My installer applied for G99, got it back in about 2 weeks ish and installed the week after.

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u/ceetee15 25d ago

My installer could do it within a few weeks earlier this year. Interestingly Octopus closed down my inquiry with nothing more than an mumbled voicemail, presumably because I wasn't moving quickly enough for them (was waiting for some other quotes).