Solar and Octopus Energy

What is the best Octopus tariff for solar?

Octopus Energy offers the best tariffs for solar panel owners in the UK: (1) OCTOPUS FLUX — buy cheap (off-peak), export at premium (15p/kWh). Best for: solar + battery owners who want to maximise export income. (2) OCTOPUS GO — 7.5p/kWh overnight (12:30-4:30am). Best for: EV charging and battery top-up from cheap overnight rates. (3) OCTOPUS AGILE — half-hourly variable pricing (sometimes negative = paid to use electricity). Best for: tech-savvy users with battery and automation. (4) OCTOPUS INTELLIGENT — smart EV charging at 7.5p overnight with flexible scheduling. Best for: EV owners. (5) OCTOPUS SEG — 4.1p/kWh export rate (higher than most competitors). Best for: basic solar without smart tariff. Recommendation: Flux for most solar + battery households.