3 years ago I installed Solar Panels after lots of support from this forum

rugbyleaguesmate

Background 6.72kw system fitted producing approx 7.5mw per year. Really pleased absolutely no issues whatsoever.

For months I considered a battery to soak up excess production but I believe economics still way off.

Next chapter in my journey is that I have just bought an electric BMW I3s and I estimate a significant saving by switching from diesel power to electric (this is my battery dream fulfilled but recognise a lot of electricity maybe required). I'm now thinking about tarrifs and Octopus. They offer a number of different ones and I was wondering if there was anyone in a similar position to me who went to Octopus and which tarrif did they choose? Go appears the obvious one but I am intrigued by agile/outgoing and the ability to replace fit with an export sale.

Can anyone advise the decision and thought process they used please?

Zarch

Hi there,

You might find a lot of the answers you are looking for about the Octopus tariffs on my thread and subsequent website.

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/6004585

Any questions let me know.

1961Nick

The Go tariff looks to be the most straightforward one for charging an EV overnight. Additionally, the peak rate is very competitive so there's really no premium rate.:cool:

Without battery storage the Agile tariff could get expensive during the shoulder months...unless you can work around the peak periods? Even with battery storage, Agile may take quite a bit of 'charge' management to get the best out of it.

rugbyleaguesmate

Thanks for the swift replies and have just read the comparison thread good effort sir. Quite keen to understand from the comparison of it indicates a clear preferred option...or does it need lots of criteria to identify preferred option.

Honestly speaking would there be much difference between agile and go?

Quite keen not to have to put huge effort in to save a pound, but if by choosing the correct tarrif we benefit that would be great.

Zarch

rugbyleaguesmate wrote: »

Thanks for the swift replies and have just read the comparison thread good effort sir. Quite keen to understand from the comparison of it indicates a clear preferred option...or does it need lots of criteria to identify preferred option.

Honestly speaking would there be much difference between agile and go?

Quite keen not to have to put huge effort in to save a pound, but if by choosing the correct tarrif we benefit that would be great.

As Nick says..... Go is designed for EV folk who want no hassle..... fire and forget.

Agile is for more proactive users who want to follow pricing trends etc.

From the other forums I go on the EV owners do seem to stick to the Go tariff as its simple each and every day.......... plus, you're unlikely to lose out against Agile if you're not willing or able to get jiggy with moving other usage around.

But if you know you're usage you could use my website to make an estimate against pricing etc........ have a play around with the data from your region.