OVO Energy has announced its official entry into the home air conditioning market, offering professional-grade cooling and heating to British homes for the first time. The move comes as the UK endures a severe heatwave, with temperatures remaining high since Sunday and expected to persist across many regions until at least the weekend, according to the Met Office, which issued a hot weather warning for Saturday.
New Service Details
On Wednesday, OVO revealed its new service under OVO Solar & Heating, making it one of the few major UK energy suppliers to offer solar panels, batteries, heat pumps, and air conditioning as a single package. This integrated approach allows customers to design, install, and manage their entire home energy system through one trusted provider, ensuring maximum efficiency and faster paybacks. Any household can enquire and install through OVO Solar & Heating, regardless of their current energy supplier.
Growing Need for Home Cooling
The expansion addresses a rapidly escalating demand for home cooling in the UK. The Climate Change Committee (CCC) recently warned that under 2°C global warming, air conditioning will become essential for 22% of UK homes to adapt to rising temperatures. Consumer demand is already soaring, with data reported by The Guardian indicating that domestic air conditioning ownership has doubled to over 4 million homes in the last three years alone.
Year-Round Comfort Solution
OVO highlighted that its air conditioning system uses highly efficient, modern reverse-cycle technology, providing both cooling in summer and heating in winter for year-round comfort. When paired with OVO's home solar panels and a battery, households can power their climate control systems using self-generated, clean electricity during peak daylight hours. The system consists of an indoor wall-mounted unit and an outdoor condenser unit, professionally designed, surveyed, and installed by OVO Solar & Heating’s exclusive regional partner network. Each installation begins with a no-obligation home survey to assess specific property requirements.
Company Statement
Ed Janvrin, Director of OVO Solar & Heating, commented: "As extreme heatwaves become a reality for UK households, home air conditioning is becoming more desirable for many. We are proud to be helping households get through the seasons more comfortably with OVO Solar & Heating’s new air conditioning system offering, which uses reverse-cycle technology to both cool and heat homes, providing a reliable, year-round comfort solution."
