UK households earn £100 million from solar energy exports
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UK households earn £100 million from solar energy exports

17 Aug 2026 · Originally published 17 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: Octopus: UK households earned £100m from solar this year
Households using Octopus Energy have collectively earned nearly £100 million over the past year by selling surplus solar power back to the grid. This export, equivalent to the annual output of a gas power plant, highlights the growing role of residential solar and battery storage in the UK's energy mix.
Source: r/GoodNewsUK National
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