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Find the best Octopus Energy export tariff for your solar panels. We compare rates, peak times, and special features—breaking down every option to help you choose the tariff that delivers the most returns for your excess electricity.
As one of the first suppliers to offer above-market export rates, Octopus Energy has developed innovative export tariffs that provide a fair price for customer-generated renewable energy.
Switching to an Octopus export tariff offers several advantages over standard export schemes:
By choosing an Octopus export tariff, you’re partnering with a company committed to transparency and paying consumers a fair price for exported energy.
Not sure which Octopus export tariff is right for your solar setup? Use the table below to compare the key features of Octopus Outgoing Fixed, Octopus Outgoing Agile, Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), and Feed-in Tariff (FiT) — including smart meter requirements, pricing type, and which suits your renewable energy setup best.
| Tariff | Type | Smart Meter Required | Rate | Best For | Special Features |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Octopus Outgoing Fixed | Fixed | Yes | 15p/kWh | Solar panel owners wanting simplicity | Fixed rate regardless of time, automatic payments, works with any Octopus import tariff |
| Octopus Outgoing Agile | Dynamic (30-min intervals) | Yes (SMETS1 or SMETS2) | Variable (can exceed 15p/kWh at peak) | Solar + battery owners who can strategically time exports | Rates change every 30 minutes, day-ahead pricing schedule, rewards strategic export timing |
| Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) | Fixed | Yes (SMETS1 or SMETS2) | 4.1p/kWh | Customers without an Octopus import tariff | Legal minimum export rate, no contract tie-in, available only without Octopus import tariff |
| Feed-in Tariff (FiT) | Fixed (20-25 year contracts) | No (generation meter only) | Varies by installation date | Existing FiT customers (closed to new applicants since 2019) | Payments for generation regardless of usage, can be combined with Outgoing tariffs |
| FiT Deemed Export | Fixed | No | Based on 50% of generation | Existing FiT customers without export meters | Pays for assumed 50% export of generation, can opt out to use Octopus Outgoing tariffs instead |
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Octopus Outgoing Fixed is a simple, no-fuss export tariff that pays you 15p per kWh for any electricity you export to the grid — regardless of the time of day. If you generate more electricity than you use (via solar panels or another renewable system), this tariff ensures you’re rewarded fairly.
✅ 15p per kWh fixed export rate – no peak or off-peak complications
✅ No need to schedule exports – payments are automatic
✅ Works alongside any Octopus import tariff
✅ Payments can be credited to your energy account or refunded to your bank
✅ No extra configuration required – works seamlessly with smart meters
✅ Perfect for solar panel users with excess generation
⚡ Outgoing Fixed is ideal if you want predictable export earnings without the need to micromanage your system. You just generate, use what you need, and get paid for the rest.
🛠️ Without a compatible smart meter, Octopus cannot verify your export readings and won’t be able to pay you for them.
Octopus Outgoing Agile is a flexible export tariff designed for solar panel owners with home batteries. Instead of a fixed rate, it pays you dynamic half-hourly prices for any electricity you send back to the grid — helping you earn more when demand (and prices) are high.
✅ Dynamic pricing — export rates change every 30 minutes based on wholesale electricity prices
✅ Export when prices peak (usually evenings) to maximise your return
✅ Price schedule sent 1 day in advance — plan your export strategy ahead of time
✅ Works best with controllable battery storage systems
✅ Requires a SMETS1 or SMETS2 smart meter
✅ 100% renewable electricity — optimise your exports and support the grid
✅ You get full visibility of the next day’s export rates via the Octopus platform, giving you the flexibility to choose when to export.
⚡ Outgoing Agile is perfect for solar and battery owners who want to actively manage their energy and capitalise on real-time pricing.
💡 Tip: Battery users can store energy during low-price periods (or from solar) and export it when prices spike — sometimes earning more than 15p per kWh during peak times.
💬 Not for everyone: If you prefer set-and-forget simplicity, Octopus Outgoing Fixed might be a better match. Outgoing Agile rewards a hands-on, strategic approach.
The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is the UK government’s mandatory export scheme. It lets homeowners get paid for excess electricity sent back to the grid — but the rates are minimal, and it’s not the best value on the market.
✅ Legal minimum export tariff required by all UK energy suppliers
✅ Pays 4.1p per kWh for exported electricity (rate may vary slightly by supplier)
✅ Available only if you don’t have an Octopus import tariff
✅ Requires a SMETS1 or SMETS2 smart meter
✅ No contract tie-in or exit fees
⚡ SEG is designed to ensure all generators get some payment for their exports — but it’s more of a fallback option than a competitive offering.
💬 SEG is mainly for users who can’t access Octopus Outgoing tariffs — either because they haven’t switched their import supply or don’t meet eligibility.
The Feed-in Tariff (FiT) was a government-backed scheme that offered long-term payments for solar and other renewable energy systems. Although it closed to new applicants in 2019, many homes still benefit from locked-in rates for both generated and exported electricity.
✅ Guaranteed generation payments for every kWh of electricity your system produces
✅ Payments made regardless of whether you use or export the energy
✅ Rates are fixed based on your installation date and your system’s size & type
✅ Contracts typically last 20 to 25 years from your registration date
✅ Payments are made by your FiT licensee (usually your energy supplier)
✅ Based on generation meter readings you submit regularly
FiT generation tariffs offer some of the most stable and predictable returns for solar panel owners — particularly those who locked in during the early years of the scheme.
💡 Tip: Even if you’re already receiving FiT generation payments, you can combine them with a modern Octopus export tariff like Outgoing Fixed (15p) or Outgoing Agile for maximum benefit.
🧠 Reminder: FiT generation payments are for what you generate, while Octopus export tariffs pay you for what you don’t use and export — meaning you can earn from both at the same time.
🚫 Note: The Feed-in Tariff closed to new applicants on March 31, 2019. If you installed solar after this, you’ll need to explore SEG or Octopus’s Outgoing tariffs for export payments.
The FiT deemed export tariff pays you for the electricity you send back to the grid — but instead of measuring actual export, it assumes a flat 50% of your generation is exported. This was standard when the scheme launched, as most homes didn’t have smart meters.
✅ Paid for 50% of your generated electricity — regardless of how much you actually export
✅ No export meter required — export is deemed, not measured
✅ Rates are fixed based on your installation date and your system’s size & type
✅ Deemed export is part of many older FiT contracts
✅ Paid alongside your FiT generation tariff
✅ Export rate is fixed based on when your contract was issued
This setup can benefit those who use most of their solar power at home — but may be limiting for those who export more than 50%.
💡 Tip: If you export more than half of your generation, switching to a modern export tariff like Octopus Outgoing Fixed (15p per kWh) could earn you more — but you’ll need to opt out of your FiT deemed export.
Yes — you can either:
⚠️ Note: You cannot keep both your FiT deemed export and also receive payments from a modern export tariff — it’s one or the other.