Octopus solar export tariffs
Octopus offers a choice of export tariffs. Some pay the same rate throughout the day, while others pay more at particular times.
Rates checked: 5 September 2026. Follow the supplier’s link to confirm the rate and full terms before applying. One kWh is one unit of electricity, as shown on your bill.
Octopus export options
| Tariff | Payment | What to check |
|---|---|---|
| Outgoing Octopus | 12p/kWh | Requires a compatible Octopus electricity tariff. The rate can change. |
| Smart Export Guarantee | 4.1p/kWh | Can be used while another supplier provides your home electricity. |
| Prime Outgoing | 16p/kWh from 4pm to 7pm; 9p at other times | Compare how much electricity you can export in each period. |
| Agile Outgoing | Changes every half hour | Payments depend on prices at the time you export. |
| Flux and Intelligent Flux | Varies by time | Designed for homes with a compatible battery. Compare buying and selling prices together. |
Would a changing rate suit you?
Look at when you send electricity to the grid, as well as the yearly total. A tariff’s highest rate only helps for electricity exported during that period. Check any battery requirements and whether Octopus would control its charging.
Prefer one rate throughout the day?
For 2,000 kWh exported, 12p would pay £240 and 4.1p would pay £82. Include the electricity you buy when comparing the two choices.
Check Octopus’s tariffs and apply
Before you choose
If an offer means changing electricity supplier, compare what you would pay for electricity as well as what you would earn. Include the daily standing charge and any equipment you need to buy.
See how to compare export tariffs and what to prepare for an export application.