Small-scale solar power generation export

What is a small-scale renewable generator scheme?

It means that small-scale renewables generators are guaranteed payment for any electricity they export to the grid, provided that they meet the conditions of the scheme. This is because the scheme obliges all licensed electricity suppliers in the UK over a certain size to offer a tariff to any eligible generator.

How many acres is required to support 1MW of solar capacity?

Approximately 3.75-5 acres (1.5-2ha) is required to support 1MW of solar capacity. The Clean Export Guarantee (CEG) tariff provides an opportunity for micro-and small-scale generators in Ireland to receive payment from their electricity supplier for all excess renewable electricity they export to the grid.

What is small scale generation?

Unlike Mini-Generation, Small Scale Generation includes Synchronous generation such as CHP, as well as Inverter-Connected generation, such as PV. These generators are generally installed to locally produce clean electricity primarily for self-consumption, thus reducing the need and cost of purchasing electricity.

How much MWh did solar PV generate in SEG year 3?

4.4 In total 77,253 MWh of export was reported by 82,450 generators across all technology types during SEG Year 3. In line with the proportion of registrations accounted for by solar PV, 99.9% of this total came from solar PV installations, of which 88.9% came from solar PV installations with an installed capacity of 10 kW or less.

Do energy generators need a SEG tariff?

Energy generators don’t have to choose a SEG tariff with the supplier who sells them the energy they use. Smart meters are capable of measuring the electricity exported by your business separately from the electricity it consumes, so your business is free to treat them separately and simply choose the best export tariff on offer.

How many MWh did generators export during SEG year 3?

Readers should bear this in mind when viewing the published data. 4.4 In total 77,253 MWh of export was reported by 82,450 generators across all technology types during SEG Year 3.