Turn Your Extra Battery Energy Into a Monthly Energy Credit Windfall!!

Join Texas’s most advanced Virtual Power Plant – Intelligent Octopus For Home Battery. Sell surplus battery backup power back to the VPP, earn every month with Octopus Energy + Enphase. (Here at NATiVE Solar we’re big fans of this program!)

What Is a VPP — And Why Should You Care?

A Virtual Power Plant (VPP) allows your smart battery system (like Enphase IQ and Tesla Powerwall) to dynamically share power back the Texas grid during peak demand. When the grid needs extra help (typically late afternoon into early evening), your battery discharges (shares) some of your stored energy back to the grid -and you get paid top dollar for it. Joining the Intelligent Octopus VPP plan (paying you $20 per month for every 5kW/h of battery storage you connect) typically BEATS whatever your local electric utility pays you for excess solar during the day!

This approach offers an unbeatable battery ROI -while still ensuring perpetually renewable emergency backup power when the Texas grid fails.

Here’s What You Get When You Join

  • 💰 Monthly Bill Credits: Get $20 per month for every 5 kWh of installed Enphase battery capacity signed up to the Octopus Energy VPP .
  • ⚡ Keep Your Backup Power: Your battery never drops below 20% -backup protection always remains.
  • 🌎 Help Stabilize the Texas Grid: Enjoy the satisfaction of knowing that you are helping to protect your family as well as our fragile Texas grid.

You’re Eligible If…

  • You live in Texas and can choose your energy provider
  • You own an Enphase IQ (or SolarEdge) Battery system
  • Your system is connected to the internet (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)
  • You enroll in Octopus Energy’s Intelligent Octopus plan

See If I Qualify

How It Works

When does my battery discharge?

Only during grid stress events — typically 1–3 times per week, for short periods, usually in the late afternoon.

Will I lose backup power?

Never. Enphase ensures your battery won’t dip below 20%, so you always have emergency reserve power.

Can I opt out?

Yes. You can leave the program anytime, but you’ll stop receiving monthly bill credits.

What if I don’t have solar yet?

No problem. NATiVE Solar can design a custom solar + battery system optimized for VPP participation and long-term savings.

NATiVE Solar – Your Local Battery Energy Storage Pro’s!

As a certified Enphase installer and Texas energy expert, NATiVE Solar makes sure you’re set up right — from day one to year ten. Whether you’re already an Enphase customer or just getting started, we’ll help you unlock the full potential of your energy system.

Join the Octopus VPP in Texas. Start Earning Today. (Check Eligibility and Get Started Here!) 

VPP Earnings Potential

  • $20/month × 5 kWh = $240/year per 5 kWh ($1920 for 40kWh system

  • Pays 2–3× more than most buy-back rates given by regional retail energy providers & utility co’s.

Program Summary

Plan Name: Intelligent Octopus for Home Battery
Type: Virtual Power Plant (VPP)
Provider: Octopus Energy US
Compatible Hardware: Enphase IQ Batteries (Gen 3/5), Tesla Powerwall, SolarEdge Energy Bank
Availability: ERCOT (Texas) only
Minimum Reserve: 20% power reserve always protected
Opt-Out: Anytime – no contract lock

📄 Learn More at Octopus Energy →

FAQS

Does my battery still back up my home?
Yes — 20% minimum reserve always stays yours.

What if the grid goes down?
Your system disconnects and runs in island mode automatically. During storms and grid outatges, 100% of your battery storage (and solar harvested energy) goes to power the house

Will this hurt my battery life?
No

Can I leave the program?
Yes — no penalties, just notify Octopus Energy support.