Octopus Energy referral code for homes with solar panels
If you've got solar panels on the roof, you're already generating your own clean power — the question is who pays you fairly for what you export and helps you use the rest cleverly. Octopus is a natural home for solar households, and switching through a referral link puts £50 credit in your account on top of everything else.
If you've got solar panels on the roof, you're already generating your own clean power — the question is who pays you fairly for what you export and helps you use the rest cleverly. Octopus is a natural home for solar households, and switching through a referral link puts £50 credit in your account on top of everything else.
Why Octopus suits homes with solar panels
Solar owners care about two things a standard supplier rarely gets right: a decent export tariff for the units you send back to the grid, and smart time-of-use rates that reward you for shifting usage. Octopus does both. Its Outgoing Octopus export tariff pays you for the electricity your panels generate but you don't use, and because Octopus also runs import tariffs like Agile and Tracker that follow wholesale prices, you can line your import and export up so your whole setup works harder. Add a home battery and the maths gets even better — you store cheap or self-generated power and lean on the grid less. On top of all that, Octopus is the UK's largest electricity supplier and a Which? Recommended Provider with an Excellent Trustpilot rating, so you're not gambling on a flaky newcomer to handle your generation. The £50 referral credit is simply a bonus that lands automatically once you're set up, separate from anything you earn from your exports.
- Outgoing Octopus pays you for the solar electricity you export back to the grid, so your panels keep earning when you're not using the power yourself
- Pair an export tariff with a smart import tariff like Agile or Tracker to buy grid electricity when wholesale prices are low and make the most of the energy your roof produces
- Got a home battery? Octopus's smart and time-of-use tariffs let you store cheap or self-generated power and draw far less from the grid at peak times
- Use a referral link (share.octopus.energy/word-word-number) and you get £50 — it applies automatically and lands as account credit about 2-4 weeks after your first Direct Debit, completely separate from your export earnings
The tariff tip
Look at Outgoing Octopus for your export payments, and consider pairing it with a smart import tariff like Agile or Tracker so you buy grid power when it's cheapest and sell your surplus when it's worth more — check current rates and eligibility for your region on octopus.energy.
Switch with my link and pocket £50 while you’re at it.
Switch to the UK’s most awarded energy supplier! Switch to Octopus Energy and you’ll get £50 credit once your switch is complete. T&Cs apply (only one switching offer per household).
FAQs
How much is the Octopus Energy referral credit?+
£50 of credit when you switch to Octopus through a referral link. Business and charity switches get £75. It’s added straight to your Octopus energy account.
Is the Octopus referral code still working in 2026?+
Yes. The scheme is active and we re-verify our code on the 1st of every month. We last confirmed it works on 1 June 2026.
How long does it take to get the £50 credit?+
It’s paid automatically once your switch completes and your first monthly Direct Debit has been taken — usually around 4 weeks after you join. No claim needed.
Ready to switch? Use my link and get £50 — it costs you nothing.
Switch to the UK’s most awarded energy supplier! Switch to Octopus Energy and you’ll get £50 credit once your switch is complete. T&Cs apply (only one switching offer per household).