Octopus Energy
Octopus Prime Outgoing: 16p/kWh from 16:00 to 19:00
Checked directly against Octopus Energy's own tariff page on 28 October 2026. Suppliers are named factually; this is not a partnership or an endorsement.
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The rate, and who can get it
The rate
16p/kWh from 16:00 to 19:00, 9p/kWh the rest of the day.
- 16p/kWh, 16:00 to 19:00
- 9p/kWh, the rest of the day
16p/kWh for exports between 16:00 and 19:00 and 9p/kWh the rest of the day, in Octopus's own words 'prime time (4pm-7pm) ... 16p per kWh ... 9p per kWh the rest of the day'. Same figures in all 14 regions per Octopus's API.
12-month fixed term with a locked-in rate formula; no exit fees (available from 23 Jun 2026).
Source: octopus.energy, checked 28 October 2026.
Who can get it
- Must be an Octopus Energy customer
- Smart meter capable of providing half-hourly export data required
- Octopus describes it as best for homes with solar and a home battery that can shift export into the evening
- Recent FiT recipients (payments started in the last 12 months) are not eligible
Pairs with an Octopus import tariff; Octopus's export page states pairing is restricted to certain import tariffs.
Does this pair with a Clearline installation?
Yes, in principle. Octopus Energy does not require the solar or battery to be installed by Octopus Energy itself for this rate.
Because the rate depends on the time of day, we have not run it through the payback model; see the flat-rate tariffs on the export rates hub for a modelled figure.
Every installation is carried out by our teams, who hold:
How Octopus Prime Outgoing compares
The highest all-day rate we checked across every supplier is Good Energy's Solar Savings Exclusive at 25p/kWh. Compare all 35 on one page →
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Octopus Energy Prime Outgoing questions, answered
How much does Octopus Energy pay on Prime Outgoing?
16p/kWh for exports between 16:00 to 19:00 and 9p/kWh the rest of the day, as published by Octopus Energy and checked 28 October 2026.
Who can get Prime Outgoing?
Must be an Octopus Energy customer. Smart meter capable of providing half-hourly export data required. Octopus describes it as best for homes with solar and a home battery that can shift export into the evening. Recent FiT recipients (payments started in the last 12 months) are not eligible.
Does this work with a Clearline installation?
Yes, in principle. Octopus Energy does not require the solar or battery to be installed by Octopus Energy itself for this rate.
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