Smart Export Guarantee – Get Paid for Surplus Power

Did you know your business can get paid for the excess electricity your solar panels produce? Thanks to the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), UK energy suppliers must pay you for exported power from systems up to 5 MW. This applies to businesses as well as households. The rate you receive isn’t fixed—it depends on the supplier—so it pays to shop around for the best deal. Some tariffs offer flat rates, others vary with wholesale prices. If your building is only occupied during the day, you might use most of your solar onsite. But if you’re exporting a lot (e.g., weekends or evenings), those SEG payments add up. Pairing solar with a battery system can also increase your export potential or let you store energy for later use, reducing your grid bills. It’s a flexible, reliable way to turn sunshine into extra income.