Tariffs for Solar Owners 2026

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Independently written | Plain-English guide
Tariffs for solar owners
The right tariff adds £200-£520/year to your solar savings. Choose wisely.

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Export tariffs pay very differently depending on your system size and whether you have a battery. See what setup would actually earn you the most at your home.

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Want to know what system suits this tariff?

Export tariffs pay very differently depending on your system size and whether you have a battery. See what setup would actually earn you the most at your home.

Size a System for This Tariff

What tariff should solar owners use?

Best 2026 tariffs for UK solar owners: WITH BATTERY: Octopus Flux (export at 24p during peak, charge at 10p overnight) — adds £300-£520/year. WITH EV (no battery): Octopus Go (7.5p overnight charging) — adds £200-£400/year. NO BATTERY/EV: standard variable or cheapest fixed rate. PLUS SEG: British Gas 5.6p/kWh (best fixed), or Flux export rates (best variable with battery). Import tariff and SEG can be with DIFFERENT suppliers — optimise each independently. Switching is free, no exit fees on most tariffs.

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Want to know what system suits this tariff?

Export tariffs pay very differently depending on your system size and whether you have a battery. See what setup would actually earn you the most at your home.

Size a System for This Tariff

Free. Uses your postcode and usage — no phone number needed.