How does the SEG work?

Under the SEG, homeowners and businesses with eligible renewable energy systems, such as solar panels or wind turbines, can receive payments from their energy supplier for each unit of excess electricity they export to the grid.

How much can I get through SEG export tariffs?

How much you can get through these export tariffs varies depending on your SEG licensee. The Smart Export Guarantee scheme allows companies to decide their own rates, as long as it's more than zero. Currently, you can get between 1-30.31 p per kWh.

Do energy companies offer SEGS?

Although, the caveat is energy companies are legally obliged to offer an SEG scheme. This leads to a huge variety of tariffs and pricing, as some companies embrace the idea and offer a reasonable amount while others are very much into the monopoly they have and offer derisory amounts. So, what rates are energy companies offering for SEGs?

How much p per kWh can I get from SEG?

Currently, you can get between 1-30.31 p per kWh. It's important to note that even though you can export solar energy back to the grid at any time of day through the SEG, the payments you receive for transferring energy may differ depending on when the transfer is made.

What is the SEG scheme?

The SEG scheme is open to small-scale generators with a capacity of up to 5MW, which includes most domestic renewable energy installations. The scheme is designed to be flexible, with payment rates set by energy suppliers, allowing them to compete with each other and offer different rates to their customers.

Do solar panels qualify for a SEG tariff?

Solar panel systems are undoubtedly one of the most popular methods for generating low-carbon energy. Regardless of the kind of solar PV system you own, you qualify for the SEG tariff as long as the system creates less than 5MW of electricity.