The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is a government-backed scheme where energy suppliers pay you for the surplus electricity you export to the National Grid from renewable sources.

• You must have a renewable energy system up to 5MW capacity (which includes almost all home PV systems).
• The system must be installed by an MCS-certified installer.
• You need a smart meter (or export-capable meter) to measure what you send back to the grid.

What do I need to qualify for SEG payments?

• You must have a renewable energy system up to 5MW capacity (which includes almost all home PV systems).
• The system must be installed by an MCS-certified installer.
• You need a smart meter (or export-capable meter) to measure what you send back to the grid.

How will I get paid?

• SEG suppliers set their own tariffs—some pay more than others – (see examples down the page).
• Payments are usually per kWh exported taken from your smart meter, ensuring you’re paid for what you actually export, and this will be credited to your bill.
• Tariffs can be fixed (same rate per kWh) or variable (rate changes based on market conditions).

Smart Export Optimization

Our installations use an AI-driven control system that monitors live electricity rates and automatically manages when surplus energy is exported to the National Grid.
This allows homeowners to maximize earnings by exporting during peak-rate periods — without manual intervention.

Unlike traditional battery systems, which simply store and release energy based on fixed settings, our smart system:

• Tracks real-time or forecasted export rates.
• Schedules charge and discharge cycles accordingly.
• Reduces reliance on guesswork or fixed schedules.

Important:
Homeowners without an automated system cannot easily time exports manually to match the best rates.
Our AI-controlled solution ensures you take full advantage of flexible SEG tariffs when available.

How do I make the most of the SEG?

• Compare different tariffs.
• Check your installation is eligible with your chosen SEG supplier.
• Some suppliers vary their import and export rates throughout the day so with battery storage – you can time import and export to match the best rates.
• You can tailor your energy consumption habits to reduce the amount you import from the grid.

Example SEG Rates (as April 2025)

• Octopus Energy: Up to 30p/kWh with Intelligent Octopus Flux tariff for solar panels with compatible battery storage.
• Good energy: Up to 40p/kWh for eligible installations.
• EON Next: Various tariffs up to 16.5p/kWh.
• Utilita: Offer a SEG tariff of 3p/kWh.
• Ovo: Offer a SEG tariff of 4p/kWh.

Please contact us to arrange a no obligation quotation, or to discuss the ideal solution for your home.