Solar export tariffs
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Do not rely on export income alone.
A quote can show how much the case depends on self-use, export rates, system size and battery assumptions.
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Export tariffs can pay you for unused solar electricity, but they should not be the only reason a solar quote looks attractive. Self-use, battery choices and installed cost matter more for many homes.
SEG basics
The Smart Export Guarantee is the route for eligible small generators to be paid for exported electricity.
Rates vary
Suppliers set their own rates and terms, so numbers can change.
Self-use first
Using electricity at home often changes the calculation more than export income alone.
What to check in a quote
Ask what export rate has been used and whether it is fixed, variable, guaranteed or just an example. Then ask how much electricity the quote assumes you will export.
- Export rate assumed
- Annual exported kWh
- Self-consumption percentage
- Whether a battery changes export
- Metering and eligibility requirements
Do not over-weight export income
A quote can look better if it assumes a high export rate or a high exported amount. Test the payback again with lower export income so you know how sensitive the result is.
Sources: Ofgem Smart Export Guarantee.