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Octopus EnergyOctopus Energy SEG standard: 4.1p/kWh
Checked directly against Octopus Energy's own tariff page on 3 September 2026. Suppliers are named factually; this is not a partnership or an endorsement.
The rate, and who can get it
The rate
4.1p/kWh.
Source: octopus.energy, checked 3 September 2026.
Who can get it
- Renewable generation technology must be MCS or FlexiOrb certified
- Meter capable of half-hourly export readings required (typically a smart meter)
- Total installed capacity of 5MW or less (50kW or less for micro-CHP)
- Generating system must be located in Great Britain
- Cannot also be receiving Feed-in Tariff export payments
None required -- open to households whose electricity import is with any supplier.
Does this pair with a Clearline-arranged installation?
Yes, in principle. Octopus Energy does not require the solar or battery to be installed by Octopus Energy itself for this rate.
| Package | System, installed | Export income, year one | Total year one benefit | Simple payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONGi solar only | £6,360 | £203 | £449 | 14.2 yrs |
| Solar + Duracell Dura16 | £10,810 | £138 | £815 | 13.3 yrs |
| Solar + Tesla Powerwall 3 | £12,710 | £138 | £815 | 15.6 yrs |
Standard 12 panel, 6.36 kWp system, national mean yield, 2,700 kWh typical use, run through the same model as every county page. Your free design call prices your actual roof.
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How Octopus Energy SEG standard compares
The highest flat rate we checked across every supplier is Good Energy's Solar Savings Exclusive at 25p/kWh. This tariff pays 4.1p/kWh, 20.9p below that. Compare all 26 on one page →
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Octopus Energy SEG standard questions, answered
How much does Octopus Energy pay on SEG standard?
4.1p/kWh, as published on Octopus Energy's own tariff page and checked 3 September 2026.
Who can get SEG standard?
Renewable generation technology must be MCS or FlexiOrb certified. Meter capable of half-hourly export readings required (typically a smart meter). Total installed capacity of 5MW or less (50kW or less for micro-CHP). Generating system must be located in Great Britain. Cannot also be receiving Feed-in Tariff export payments.
Does this work with a Clearline-arranged installation?
Yes, in principle. Octopus Energy does not require the solar or battery to be installed by Octopus Energy itself for this rate.
Get your free quote
Takes about two minutes. We work out your options, then confirm your free remote design call, on video, at a time that suits you. It starts with your roof and your numbers, and the design is built around them rather than around a product someone needs to shift.