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Works with Octopus

Intelligent energy management and savings through AlphaESS and Octopus Energy
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AlphaESS home battery range
AlphaESS home battery storage systems seamlessly integrate with Octopus Energy’s intelligent Flux tariff as well as having built-in functionality that can optimise other dynamic tariffs, including Intelligent Go, Octopus Go, and Cosy Octopus, enabling you to optimise how you generate, store, and share energy.
By automatically adjusting your import and export times based on real-time grid data, Octopus Intelligent Flux ensures you earn more from your solar and battery while paying less for the energy you use.

What is Octopus Intelligent Flux?

Octopus Intelligent Flux is a smart export tariff that works with your solar panels and compatible battery system to manage energy flows between your home and the grid automatically.
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Why AlphaESS Works Perfectly with Octopus

AlphaESS systems are built with advanced communication protocols and data integration capabilities, allowing them to sync effortlessly with Octopus Energy’s platform.
  • Integrated monitoring through the AlphaCloud App.
  • The UK is the first AlphaESS region to incorporate into the Kraken AI platform, enabling AlphaESS to integrate with Octopus.
  • Real-time control and visibility via the AlphaESS app.
  • Tested and verified under the Works with Octopus programme.
  • Full UK technical support and firmware optimisation for Octopus compatibility.

Backed by Kraken's Smart Utility Platform

Octopus Energy utilises Kraken’s AI-powered operating system as the backbone of its smart tariffs and flexibility orchestration. The Kraken platform enables real-time control, dynamic pricing logic, and resilient customer services at scale. For AlphaESS UK system homeowners, that means your battery system interacts with a cutting-edge, utility-grade platform designed to optimise energy flows, manage exports/imports, and support future innovations.

Compatible Octopus tariffs

Our residential range is fully compatible with Intelligent Flux. It also includes built-in functionality that can optimise other dynamic tariffs, including Intelligent Go, Octopus Go, and Cosy Octopus, depending on your setup.

Intelligent Flux

Smart solar export tariff. Automatically managed solar + Battery homes.

Intelligent Go

EV Charging tariff with off peak rates.

Octopus Go

Fixed 5-hour overnight off-peak window for the whole home.

Cosy

Time-of-use tariff optimised for heat pumps, electric heating and storage users.

Agile Octopus

Half-hourly import pricing based on market rates. Tech-savvy homeowners with smart systems.
FAQs
Will Works with Octopus guarantee lower electricity bills?
No. Outcomes depend on household electricity consumption, solar generation, battery capacity, changing tariff prices, system settings and how energy is used.
Can every AlphaESS battery connect to Octopus Energy?
No. Compatibility varies by AlphaESS product, firmware version, metering, account setup and the requirements of the relevant Octopus programme or tariff.
What happens if I change my Octopus tariff?
Review the current compatibility information and your battery settings before the tariff change takes effect. Available automation and charging functions may differ between tariffs.
Who supports the battery and the electricity tariff?
For product, installation and battery-system enquiries, contact the AlphaESS UK installer or support team. Direct electricity tariff, account and billing enquiries to Octopus Energy.

More Intelligent Energy Simpler Savings

Experience the benefits of a battery system that works with your energy supplier. With AlphaESS and Octopus Energy’s smart tariffs, your home energy system will deliver a robust energy ecosystem that saves you money.

Start optimising your energy today

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