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 and source gaps checked: 21 October 2026. Selected suppliers; this is not a whole-market comparison. Check the supplier’s latest price and eligibility before applying. See the dated history.
Octopus export options
| Supplier and offer | Export payment | Buy electricity from supplier? | Buy its installation? | Battery required? | Important conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Octopus Energy Outgoing Octopus | 12p/kWh variable flat rate | Required | Not required | Not required | Requires an Octopus import account and a compatible import tariff; rates can change with notice. |
| Octopus Energy Smart Export Guarantee | 4.1p/kWh flat rate | Not required | Not required | Not required | Octopus describes this as an export-only route that can be combined with another supplier's import tariff. |
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.