Smart Export Guarantee
What you need to know about SEG
The SEG (Smart Export Guarantee) launched on 1 January 2020 and is a government-backed initiative. The SEG requires some electricity suppliers, known as SEG Licensees, to pay small-scale generators, known as SEG Generators, for low-carbon electricity which they export back to the National Grid, providing certain criteria are met.
Who is the scheme for?
- Anyone with an installation of one of the following technology types up to a capacity of 5MW, or up to 50kW for micro-CHP.
- Solar photovoltaic (solar PV)
- Wind
- Micro combined heat and power (micro-CHP)
- Hydro
- Anaerobic digestion (AD)
Installations must be located in Great Britain and meet the applicable eligibility criteria
How can we help with seg
Provide you with advice about different suppliers
We can tell you all about the SEG and who is involved, what suppliers there are and if you will qualify.
Tell you who has the best deals at that moment.
We can give you up to date information on all the suppliers rates and whom we recommend.
Provide you with all of the forms you need.
Once you are up and running we can provide you with all the information to make your SEG application.
How does the scheme work?
SEG Licensees determine the rate, contract length and other terms which SEG Generators will receive. SEG tariff rates must always be above zero. SEG payments are calculated by using export meter readings. SEG Generators are paid by their chosen SEG Licensee for the electricity which they export back to the National Grid.
Generators thinking of applying for a SEG tariff should shop around to see which tariff is best for their individual circumstances. The Ofgem page for Generators has more information on how to apply and the specific eligibility criteria. You can also find the list of current SEG Licensees which Ofgem publish annually.
How do I apply?
The first step is to choose who you want to choose to sell your energy to. This will depend on who can offer you the best rate. Often your current supplier will offer a slightly better rate than their competitors.
Our league table reveals which suppliers are offering the best rates. Note that the best rate may not always mean the best energy package. Solar Energy UK recommends shopping around for the best deal.
| Supplier | Tariff Name | Tariff Type | Tariff Length | Tariff Rate (p/kWh) | Payment Cycle | Includes Battery Storage | Must be on supplier import tariff | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E.ON Next | Next Export Premium v2 | Fixed | 24-month fixed length | 21p | 12 months | Yes | Yes |
| 2 | So Energy | So Bright | Fixed or Variable | 12-month fixed term | 20p | Monthly | Yes | Yes |
| 3 | E.ON Next | Next Export Exclusive | Fixed | 12-month fixed term | 16.5p | 12 months | Yes | Yes |
| 4 | British Gas | Export and Earn Plus | Variable | No fixed end date | 15.1p | 3 months | Yes | Yes |
| 5 | Octopus | Outgoing Fixed | Fixed | No fixed end date | 15p | Monthly | Yes | Yes |
| 6 | Good Energy | Solar Savings | Variable | No fixed end date | 15p | 3 months | Yes | Yes |
| 7 | ScottishPower | SmartGen+ | Variable | No fixed end date | 15p | 3 months | Yes | Yes |
| 8 | ScottishPower | SmartGen | Variable | No fixed end date | 12p | 3 months | Yes | No |
| 9 | EDF | Export Variable Value | Variable | No fixed end date | 5.6p | 3 months | Yes | Yes |
| 10 | Utility Warehouse | UW Smart Export Guarantee – Bundle | Variable | No fixed end date | 5.6p | Unknown | Unknown | |
| 11 | So Energy | So Export Flex | Fixed or Variable | No fixed end date | 4.5p | Monthly | Yes | No |
| 12 | Octopus | Octopus SEG Tariff | Fixed | No fixed end date | 4.1p | Monthly | Yes | No |
| 13 | OVO Energy | OVO SEG Tariff | Fixed | 12 month fixed term | 4.0p | 3 months | Yes | No |
| 14 | Shell Energy | SEG V1 Tariff | Variable | No fixed end date | 3.5p | 12 months | Yes | No |
| 15 | British Gas | Export and Earn Flex | Variable | No fixed end date | 3.02p | 3 months | Yes | No |
| 16 | E.ON Next | Next Export | Fixed | 12 month fixed term | 3.0p | 12 months | Yes | No |
| 17 | EDF | Export Variable | Variable | No fixed end date | 3.0p | 3 months | Yes | No |
We update our Smart Export Guarantee league table frequently, but if you spot an error, please let us know.
Often it is worth moving energy supplier to gain a better export rate. We will always advise on the best options at the time during our consultation.Each energy company has an online form to complete, and for this you will need your MCS certificate and other installation details which we will provide you.
This process is something the property owner has to do themselves, but we are always on hand to help.
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