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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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ENA compliance

Compliance

The Octopus Energy 460W Single-Panel Plug-in Solar Bundle (M1-800-E) was approved for plug-in solar use in Great Britain on and is listed as compliant in the Plug-in Solar category of the ENA Type Test Register under reference number OCTOQ/21124/V1/A5.

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Registration

If you buy this kit you must notify your Distribution Network Operator (DNO) by registering it at myplugin.solar within 28 days of installation. Use ENA reference number OCTOQ/21124/V1/A5 when registering to find and select the correct approved kit.

Read our DNO registration guide

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 mounting angles: Neither mounting option allows tilt adjustment. The ground frame holds the panels at a fixed 20° angle, while the wall-mount brackets hold them vertically at 90°. This limits your ability to optimise the panels for generation or adapt the angle to suit the installation location, unlike the adjustable-angle frames supplied with some other kits.

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

Before you buy

A few practical things to check before choosing where and how to install this kit.

Electrical safety

Before using this kit, check that the circuit supplying your socket has suitable RCD protection. Electrical Safety First recommends at least Type A bidirectional protection and advises upgrading Type AC protection before use

Read our safety guidance

Installation & planning

The panel measures 176 × 113 cm and weighs 22 kg. The supplied AC cable is 5 m long. Check that your chosen location can support the panels, allows a suitable cable route and meets any applicable planning restrictions.

Read our planning guide

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.

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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.

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.

Get a tailored estimate

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