This pioneering scheme enables households with excess solar energy to contribute directly to National Energy Action (NEA), a fuel poverty charity, or Octopus’ Octo Assist fund—a £30 million pool designed to aid customers in need.
Turning excess energy into charity support
In the UK, many homes with solar panels produce more electricity than they use. While most energy providers allow customers to sell excess energy back to the grid, Octopus Solar Sharing provides the option to donate those earnings to causes that matter. For every kilowatt-hour contributed, Octopus will give 15p to the chosen organisation.
The initiative launches with NEA and Octo Assist, with additional charities set to join over time.
Supporting solar adoption and fuel poverty relief
Octopus is also taking steps to make solar energy accessible to those in need. As part of an extended Warm Home Discount (WHD) scheme, Octopus is offering free solar and battery installations to eligible customers, potentially reducing energy bills by over 90%.
This offer has already been extended to 10,000 WHD recipients who qualify, furthering Octopus’ commitment to sustainable and affordable energy for all.
Rebecca Dibb-Simkin, chief product officer at Octopus Energy Group, commented: “Solar power is a force for good in itself – and now it can be shared with the ones most in need too.
“We’re just at the beginning of this solar revolution, and the more suppliers and customers we can get involved, the bigger the impact will be.
“Clean energy tech isn’t just for those with cash to invest in it, but it can unlock savings for all. It’s not just about building a greener system, but a fairer one too.”
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