Utilita’s Founder Bill Bullen announces his ambitions to equip 500 households each month with solar
- Utilita founder Bill Bullen has made it his mission to spearhead the UK’s Rooftop Revolution as he launches a new advertising campaign encouraging take-up
- Utilita has a proven installation track record in implementing low-carbon tech – 92% of its households are smart meter-enabled compared to the 65% industry average
- Energy supplier calls for streamlined connection process and for all new homes to have solar panels
Bill Bullen, the founder and CEO of Utilita Energy, has today announced his intention to lead the UK’s solar revolution by forming a nationwide taskforce capable of installing solar PV systems for 500 domestic properties every month. The move is supported by a national advertising campaign urging Britons to ‘Look up’ and ‘join the rooftop revolution.’
Building on the firm’s success in implementing low carbon technologies, having smart-enabled 92% of its customer base compared to the 65% industry average, Utilita is primed to install solar systems efficiently and confidently.
Utilita Home will offer households a straightforward, transparent online quote in just one minute, a complimentary site survey, and installation within 4-6 weeks. Customers can also enhance their systems with a solar battery solution and EV charger, further reducing their reliance on the grid.
The unique customer join journey includes a virtual solar survey within two working days, providing tailored home designs, including in-roof solar and flat roof installations. For reassurance and support, households are assigned a Home Energy Consultant indefinitely.
In addition to Bullen’s leadership in the solar space, he is calling for mandatory solar panels on all new homes and a streamlined connection process.
Utilita CEO, Bill Bullen, comments:
“The government has set out its plans to triple solar power generation in the UK by 2030, and we are eager to lead this transformative journey.
“Rooftop solar is central to Clean Power 2030 and delivery of local, low-cost decarbonisation, reducing household energy spend, and is the most efficient way to ease the burden on the National Grid.
“With the cost of electricity for UK households set to rise again in April, solar PV generation has never been more cost-effective. Panel efficiency has dramatically improved over the last decade, while the price of panels has reduced, meaning the overall return on investment is better than ever.
“It’s encouraging that there are discussions around how the government can support solar PV as part of its Warm Homes Plan. To maximise the impact, it’s imperative that consumers can access batteries as part of any scheme. It is equally important that solar PV be mandated on all new builds as part of the Future Homes Standard.
“I’m also a strong advocate for streamlining the connection process and enforcing strict service level agreements, focusing particularly on reducing the approval time by Distribution Network Operators (DNOs). Simplifying this procedure would expedite the adoption of solar PV, enabling households to make investment decisions swiftly and enjoy both financial and environmental benefits without delay.”
Utilita is currently undergoing a multi-million-pound investment round. This substantial capital injection is set to significantly boost the company’s solar PV installation capacity, scaling up to 500 homes per month by the end of 2026.
For more information on Utilita’s solar proposition, visit: https://home.utilita.co.uk/
