Photovoltaic panel export tariffs

What are the best export tariffs for solar panels?

This tariff stands out in SEG tariff comparisons as one of the best export tariffs for solar panel owners. For example, by taking advantage of the SEG on top of the savings provided by a 4kW solar system with a 5.5p tariff rate alone, you can save up to £830 per year.

Are solar export tariffs profitable?

This initiative compels energy suppliers with 150,000 customers or more to pay households for any renewable energy – including solar electricity – they export to the grid. But some companies have now released solar export tariffs that are more profitable than other SEG rates, making them the best export tariffs around. How much will I get paid?

How much do solar panels cost to export?

Find out which energy companies have the best rates. The amount you can get paid for exporting energy from your solar panels varies from a paltry 1p to as much as 40p per kWh. That means that if you've got solar panels, choosing the best export tariff could earn you hundreds of pounds extra in payments every year.

What are the requirements for a solar export tariff?

To sign up for a solar export tariff, you’ll always need to have a smart meter, as well as documents that prove you own a certified, permitted solar installation.

How do I sign up for a solar export tariff?

To sign up for a solar export tariff, you’ll always need to have a smart meter, as well as documents that prove you own a certified, permitted solar installation. Some suppliers require you to own a specific brand’s solar panels or battery – usually their own – while others only offer their highest rates to customers in certain geographical areas.

What is the best SEG tariff for solar panels?

The best SEG tariff currently available is Octopus Energy's Intelligent Octopus Flux, which provides up to 30.31p/kWh for customers with solar panels and compatible batteries. This tariff stands out in SEG tariff comparisons as one of the best export tariffs for solar panel owners.