EDF Solar Export Tariffs: Rates and Eligibility 2026
Checked 10 July 2026: EDF lists four residential export routes at different rates. The highest headline rate is tied to a qualifying EDF-arranged solar or battery purchase; the broadly available options pay less. Check the live EDF page before applying because tariffs and terms can change.
EDF export tariff comparison
| Tariff | Rate shown | Rate type | Main public condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Export Exclusive 12m V3 | 18p/kWh | 12-month offer; no exit fee | Qualifying solar, battery or both purchased through EDF’s route after 2 March 2026, plus EDF electricity supply and the product terms. |
| Export 12m | 15p/kWh | One-year fixed; no exit fee | Available to existing residential EDF electricity customers with eligible solar PV. |
| SEG Export Variable Value | 5.6p/kWh | Variable | Exclusive to EDF electricity customers. |
| SEG Export Variable | 3p/kWh | Variable | Open to eligible generators even if another supplier provides their imported electricity. |
Rates above are a dated editorial snapshot, not a tariff recommendation or guarantee. EDF can change variable rates and replace products. Read the current tariff page, eligibility criteria, term sheet and final contract.
Who qualifies for the 18p EDF rate?
EDF’s published Export Exclusive 12m V3 terms require a qualifying lead submitted on or after 2 March 2026 that results in Contact Solar installing solar PV, a battery or both. The public terms also require EDF residential electricity supply, an export-capable half-hourly smart meter, relevant MCS or Flexi-Orb certification, DNO evidence and no other export-payment arrangement for the same electricity.
The exclusive tariff is for solar PV export and has a 50kW total installed-capacity payment cap. The tariff begins after EDF validates the application and registers the export MPAN. The term sheet states the actual price and whether it remains fixed.
Who qualifies for the 15p EDF rate?
EDF describes Export 12m as a one-year fixed option for existing residential EDF electricity customers. It is the more relevant comparison for a household that already owns eligible solar but did not buy a new installation through EDF’s exclusive route.
What do the variable tariffs do?
SEG Export Variable Value pays the higher of EDF’s two variable rates but requires EDF to supply the home’s electricity. SEG Export Variable is available without moving the import supply to EDF, subject to the normal installation, metering and application requirements.
Example annual export payments
| Exported electricity | 18p | 15p | 5.6p | 3p |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 kWh/year | £180 | £150 | £56 | £30 |
| 2,000 kWh/year | £360 | £300 | £112 | £60 |
Multiply measured exported kWh by the applicable pence-per-kWh rate. Do not use total solar generation unless every generated unit is exported.
Documents EDF says you may need
- MCS certificate or accepted accreditation evidence.
- Export-capable smart meter and a current export reading.
- Electricity bill and proof of ownership.
- DNO letter or commissioning evidence where required.
- Export MPAN, or information EDF needs to register one.
- Bank details supplied only through EDF’s verified application route.
Can an EDF customer keep Feed-in Tariff payments?
A household cannot receive SEG and FIT export payments for the same exported electricity. A FIT generator may be able to retain the generation element while opting out of deemed FIT export, but EDF warns that a customer who opts out cannot return to deemed export for 12 months. Compare the actual FIT export value before changing.
Is the highest EDF rate automatically best?
No. A tied export tariff can require a particular installer, equipment purchase and import supplier. Compare the equipment price, import unit rates, standing charge, battery controls and likely exported kWh alongside the export rate. A lower untied rate can still produce a better whole-house result.
Useful next steps
- Compare EDF with the current UK export-tariff guide.
- Check the scheme basics in the Smart Export Guarantee guide.
- Model measured export—not total generation—in the solar payback calculator.
Compare the underlying data: EDF’s four public routes are included in the July 2026 UK export tariff dataset.
Research context: the UK Solar Export Tariff Transparency Report 2026 shows how headline rates differ from strictly open rates and documents eligibility ties and public-source gaps.