Uploaded February 2023 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago

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Octopus Energy have launched a new tariff called Octopus Flux. This tariff is specifically aimed at people with solar panels, and battery storage, to allow them to better benefit when exporting energy back to the grid.

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Octopus Flux Details - https://octopus.energy/smart/flux/
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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
0:36 - New Octopus Energy Tariff
3:05 - Octopus Flux Tariff Details
4:00 - Tariff rate windows
5:05 - Tariff costs (peak and off peak)
7:27 - Eligibility for Octopus Flux
7:55 - Octopus offer solar and battery installs
8:25 - Must be an Octopus Energy Customer
8:42 - Compatible Smart Meter
9:40 - Get estimate for solar panel install
10:00 - No EV required, but are permitted
10:30 - What if you have SEG or FiT Payment (Government Feed in Tariff)
10:52 - Export limits
11:19 - The right tariff for you?
11:48 - Does it make sense if you get FiT Payments?
15:00 - Does it make sense if you get SEG Payments?
15:30 - Does it make sense if you are an EV Owner?
16:55 - Flux is good, but maybe not for everyone with solar pv
17:38 - Will you move to Octupus Flux?
18:38 - Consider battery charging cycles, before discharging to the grid
20:30 - Thanks for watching