With the new rules now in force, Octopus is selling two configurations of its kit, a single-panel bundle at £450 and a two-panel bundle at £650, both including VAT and delivery. Each 460W bifacial panel plugs into a standard exterior socket and needs no electrician, in line with the rules that took effect on 27 August. The company puts potential savings at up to £150 a year on a smart export tariff, above the government's own £70 to £110 estimate for typical installations.
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Rebecca Dibb-Simkin, Octopus's chief product and marketing officer: “Britons love solar – generate your own green power, slash bills, and get energy independent, what's not to love. Plug-in solar democratises cheaper energy, making sure everyone can shrink their bill while helping build a greener grid.” The launch coincided with government data, also released on 28 August, showing close to 172,000 UK residential solar installations completed since the start of the year, at record levels across every region.
A wider rollout to come
Octopus plans to pair its plug-in kits with its Nook Cube battery from early 2027, extending the offer from the UK to Germany, France, Italy and Spain. Some industry trackers monitoring the ENA's compliance register have flagged questions over whether Octopus's device has cleared approval. For now, Octopus is taking orders regardless, with delivery pencilled in for late September. (TF)
