Switching to Octopus Agile
Using the Octopus Agile tariff with Wondrwall can further your energy bill savings by importing off-peak electricity when there is insufficient solar generation and exporting at peak times when you have a surplus.
Wondrwall is compatible with fixed and variable rate tariffs from any energy supplier, but it is optimised for Time-of-Use (TOU) tariffs that can significantly lower your energy bills. These TOU tariffs vary based on when you use energy, similar to peak and off-peak phone calls. By tracking the energy wholesale market and storing cheaper off-peak energy for use during expensive peak hours, TOU tariffs can provide significant savings.
Although not all energy suppliers offer TOU tariffs, Octopus does and is highly recommended for use with Wondrwall. We suggest switching to Octopus and their flexible tariff known as 'Agile', which can significantly increase your energy bill savings compared to a standard tariff.
Switch to Octopus
To get started, visit the Octopus Energy website at octopus.energy and follow their online switching process.
Follow the link above and step through their process. On completion, you’ll have created an online account with Octopus and have a date when your switch will occur. The switch will typically take a couple of weeks to complete, once this is done you can start the next step.
Switch to Octopus Agile
To switch to Octopus Agile, follow this link and request your tariff be changed. This process should only take a couple of days to complete.
Setup Octopus Agile Outgoing
Because you have the Wondrwall Energy system, you should also request an export tariff so you can be paid for the energy you generate but don’t use. The Outgoing Octopus tariff pays the best rate for this excess energy. To apply, visit octopus.energy/outgoing and follow the steps.
To access the export tariff you will be required to provide Octopus with some details of the
Wondrwall installation, namely:
- Permission from Electricity Network (DNO, e.g. National Grid, UK Power Networks, Scottish & Southern, Electricity NorthWest, Northern Power Grid etc)
- Microgeneration Certificate (MCS)
These documents are included in your Wondrwall information pack and will need to be submitted to Octopus as part of this process. Note that unlike a standard tariff change, export tariffs require a second meter point number to be added to your existing smart meter, which can take several weeks to complete.