Smart Export Guarantee Scheme

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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.

SupplierTariff NameTariff Type Tariff LengthTariff Rate (p/kWh)Payment CycleIncludes Battery StorageMust be on supplier import tariff
1E.ON NextNext Export Premium v2Fixed24-month fixed length21p12 monthsYesYes
2So EnergySo BrightFixed or Variable12-month fixed term20pMonthlyYesYes
3E.ON NextNext Export ExclusiveFixed12-month fixed term16.5p12 monthsYesYes
4British GasExport and Earn PlusVariableNo fixed end date15.1p3 monthsYesYes
5OctopusOutgoing FixedFixedNo fixed end date15pMonthlyYesYes
6Good EnergySolar SavingsVariableNo fixed end date15p3 monthsYesYes
7ScottishPowerSmartGen+VariableNo fixed end date15p3 monthsYesYes
8ScottishPowerSmartGenVariableNo fixed end date 12p3 monthsYesNo
9EDFExport Variable ValueVariableNo fixed end date5.6p3 monthsYesYes
10Utility WarehouseUW Smart Export Guarantee – BundleVariableNo fixed end date5.6pUnknownUnknownYes
11So EnergySo Export FlexFixed or VariableNo fixed end date4.5pMonthlyYesNo
12OctopusOctopus SEG TariffFixedNo fixed end date4.1pMonthlyYesNo
13OVO EnergyOVO SEG TariffFixed12 month fixed term4.0p3 monthsYesNo
14Shell EnergySEG V1 TariffVariableNo fixed end date3.5p12 monthsYesNo
15British GasExport and Earn FlexVariableNo fixed end date3.02p3 monthsYesNo
16E.ON NextNext ExportFixed12 month fixed term3.0p12 monthsYesNo
17EDFExport VariableVariableNo fixed end date3.0p3 monthsYes 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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