Energy firm EDF has unveiled a solar tariff with daily off-peak discounts and zero standing charges or exit fees.

The company, which acquired Contact Solar earlier this year, has announced a one-year introductory offer to mark the first of its exclusive solar 'net zero home' product and tariff bundles.

Alongside zero standing charges, the time of use tariff helps customers save cash and carbon by providing three hours of discounted, zero carbon electricity every day between the hours of 1am and 4am.

The discounted night rate has been designed to optimise battery charging. Whether it's low sunshine during winter months, or overnight, customers can significantly reduce their reliance on the grid in peak hours by charging the battery in cheaper hours.

The launch of the Empower Exclusive tariff follows EDF's recent acquisition of Chorley-based solar and battery installer, Contact Solar. Together EDF and Contact Solar are offering £500 off new solar panel and battery installations for the first 500 customers signing up to the bundle], as well as nothing to pay until the system is fully installed.


With solar panel systems available for on average £8,495 for a typical 3-bedroom house, Contact Solar's package offer includes 10 solar panels, a 5kw hybrid inverter and 5.32kw battery, all installation and scaffolding costs, a 10-year battery and inverter warranty, a 25-year solar panel warranty, virtual and technical survey costs, and access to a system monitoring and performance app. All combinations of solar and battery installs will also benefit from 0% VAT.

Philippe Commaret, Managing Director of Customers at EDF, said: "We know more and more people are looking for ways to save cash and carbon, which is why we’re pleased to bring this unique solar product bundle to the market.

"Working closely with Contact Solar, we look forward to helping more customers enjoy the benefits of solar panels, providing them with a fantastic end-to-end installation service and significant reductions on household bills."

Tom Taylor, Director at Contact Solar, said: "We're delighted to now be a fully integrated part of EDF, bringing exceptional new benefits to customers such as this new exclusive energy bundle.

"With an incredible £500 discount on solar and battery installations for the first 500 customers, we look forward to helping more customers install solar technology in their homes as the country progresses towards a greener future."