Octopus solar tariff (2026)
Octopus Flux and Outgoing - see which Octopus solar tariff pays most for your exports (Intelligent Flux is closed to new customers), and how it compares.
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Which Octopus solar tariff is best for you?
If you have a home battery, Intelligent Flux pays the highest export rates and smart-charges your battery to maximise earnings. Without a battery, Outgoing Fixed gives a simple flat export rate you can pair with any import tariff.
Octopus is excellent, but Good Energy and EDF also offer strong flat export rates. We compare the market so you get the most for your solar.
Octopus solar tariffs (2026)
| Tariff | Export rate | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Intelligent Flux | up to ~32p/kWh | Closed to new customers (paused March 2026) |
| Flux | peak-rate export (varies) | Battery homes wanting set windows |
| Outgoing Fixed | ~12p/kWh flat | No battery / any import supplier |
Indicative published Octopus rates as of August 2026 - rates change and vary by setup. Confirm the live rate before switching.
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FAQs
Intelligent Flux (up to ~32p/kWh) for battery homes; Outgoing Fixed (~12p/kWh, cut from 15p in March 2026) without a battery.
Flux and Intelligent Flux need an Octopus import tariff and a battery; Outgoing Fixed can be export-only alongside another supplier.
Among the best, but Good Energy (25p/kWh) and EDF (24p/kWh) have strong flat rates - compare for your setup.
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Compare Octopus and the whole export market for 2026.
No obligation. Reviewed 13 August 2026.
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