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Octopus Energy 460W Single-Panel Plug-in Solar Bundle (M1-800-E)

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Octopus Energy 460W plug-in solar bundle with one panel, microinverter and mounting frame

The Octopus Energy 460W Single-Panel Plug-in Solar Bundle (M1-800-E) is a 460W single-panel plug-in solar kit supplied by Octopus Energy.

This 460W kit combines one JA Solar 460W bifacial solar panel with an 800VA Fox ESS M1-800-E microinverter and a fixed mounting system suitable for ground or solid-wall installations.

Price including delivery:£450
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What’s included

Panels

  • 1 × 460W JA Solar panel
  • 460W total panel capacity
  • Bifacial TOPCon N-Type
  • 22.8% module efficiency

Microinverter

  • Fox ESS M1-800-E
  • 800VA maximum AC output
  • 2 PV input channels
  • 2 independent MPPTs

Mounting system

  • Suitable for ground or solid-wall mounting
  • Fixed mounting angle

AC & DC cables

  • 5m AC cable
  • DC cable length not specified by supplier

Warranty

  • 12 year microinverter warranty
  • 25 year panel product guarantee

Pros & cons

Pros

  • Good value based on current market: One of the cheapest single-panel plug-in solar kits currently on sale, while still offering a strong overall specification.
  • Ground or wall mounting options: Octopus offers a choice of ground or solid-wall mounting, and the ground-mount system is particularly simple, with relatively few components to assemble.
  • Eligible for export payments: Octopus customers who buy this kit can join its Outgoing Prime export tariff. Though export earnings are likely to be modest with this smaller single-panel kit.

Cons

  • Fixed, low mounting angle: The supplied ground mount is simple to assemble, but it does not allow tilt adjustment and holds the panel at a relatively shallow angle. This limits your ability to optimise generation and gives the kit a larger ground footprint than many other ground-mounted options.

Detailed kit specification

The full known specifications for the solar panels and microinverter supplied with the Octopus Energy 460W Single-Panel Plug-in Solar Bundle (M1-800-E) are shown below.

Solar panels

Manufacturer
JA Solar
Quantity
1 panel
Rated power
460W per panel (460W total)
Technology
Bifacial TOPCon N-Type
Dimensions
176 × 113 × 3cm per panel
Weight
22kg per panel
Module efficiency
22.8%
Year 1 degradation
1%
Annual degradation
0.4%
DC cable length
Not specified by supplier

Microinverter

Manufacturer
Fox ESS
Model
M1-800-E
Maximum output
800VA
PV input channels
2
Independent MPPTs
2
Weight
3.4kg
Peak efficiency
96%
Start-up voltage
24V
Connectivity
Wi-Fi
AC cable length
5m

Where to buy

The Octopus Energy 460W Single-Panel Plug-in Solar Bundle (M1-800-E) is available to buy directly from Octopus Energy.

Direct from kit supplier

Prices and availability can change. Always confirm the complete kit specification and current price with the retailer before buying.

Other items you may need

This plug-in solar kit includes all of the main equipment needed to get set up, but depending on where and how you install it, there may be a couple of additional items worth considering.

Ballast

If you’re installing the kit freestanding, you’ll need ballast to weigh down the mounting frame and help prevent movement or uplift. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for the required ballast weight and positioning.

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Cable protection

If the AC cable runs through an exposed area, split conduit can provide additional protection. Because the plugs and connectors are moulded onto the cable, split conduit can be fitted around it without needing to remove them.

View split conduit on Amazon UK (paid link)

Estimate savings and payback

Estimated solar generation, annual savings and payback period for the Octopus Energy 460W Single-Panel Plug-in Solar Bundle (M1-800-E) depend on where you live, how the kit is positioned, and crucially, how much of the solar electricity your household uses.

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