Smart Export Guarantee: Get Paid for Your Solar Power
The Smart Export Guarantee, or SEG, lets eligible households be paid for surplus solar electricity exported to the grid. This page explains the basics for Blackpool homes.
We do not quote current rates. Suppliers set their own, so check available tariffs with your supplier.
How the SEG works
When your panels generate more than you use, the surplus goes to the grid. Under the SEG, licensed suppliers offer tariffs that pay for that exported electricity.
Who is eligible?
Eligibility usually depends on having a qualifying system, commonly one installed by an MCS-certified installer, and a smart meter or export measurement arrangement. Check the details with the supplier you are considering.
Choosing a tariff
Suppliers set their own rates and terms, and you do not have to use your current supplier. Compare what is on offer, and check the terms for any requirements, such as a battery or an electricity import contract.
How much does it cost?
The SEG itself is not something you pay to join, but you need a solar system first. Installation costs depend on your property, so request a free quote to see what a system might involve.
Prices vary by property and installer. Your installer will confirm a written quote after a survey.
Common questions
What is the Smart Export Guarantee?
A scheme under which eligible households can be paid by suppliers for surplus electricity exported to the grid.
How much will I be paid?
Suppliers set their own rates, so check available tariffs. We do not quote specific rates.
Who registers me for the SEG?
Often your installer helps, but confirm this in writing before you agree to an installation.
Do I need MCS certification?
It is commonly required, so ask your installer about it.