What Is the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)?
The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is a government-backed scheme that pays you for the electricity your solar panels send back to the grid.
If your home generates more energy than it uses — especially with solar PV and battery storage — that surplus isn’t wasted. It’s sold.
And under SEG, you get paid for every unit you export.
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How It Works
- Install Solar PV (MCS-Certified)
Your solar panels must be installed by an MCS-accredited provider — EcoGlow handles this.
- Have a Smart Export Meter
You’ll need a smart meter (or export meter) that tracks what you feed into the grid. We’ll check and help you install one if needed.
- Choose a SEG Tariff
You can pick a supplier offering a SEG tariff. Rates vary — from 1p to 20p per kWh.
You’re not required to sell to your electricity provider — you can choose the best-paying supplier.
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Example: Real-World SEG Earnings
| System Size | Annual Export | SEG Income (5p–15p/kWh) |
| 3.5kW Solar | ~1,200 kWh | £60–£180/year |
| 6.0kW Solar | ~1,800 kWh | £90–£270/year |
| 6.0kW + Battery | ~2,000 kWh | £100–£300/year |
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SEG vs Feed-in Tariff (FiT)
- FiT was the old scheme (closed to new applicants in 2019)
- SEG is the replacement
- No fixed rates — you pick the best tariff
- Exported energy is now tracked per unit, so you only earn for what you don’t use
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Why It Matters for Sustainability
Even when you’re not home, your solar system keeps working — reducing fossil fuel demand on the grid and helping decarbonize UK electricity.
Every kilowatt you send to the grid:
- Offsets dirty energy
- Earns you passive income
- Supports national net-zero targets
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Do I have to use EcoGlow’s SEG tariff?
No — we don’t supply energy. You choose the best rate.
Can I still use batteries?
Absolutely — but SEG only pays for exported power (not stored).
Do I get paid for what I use?
No — SEG only pays for excess energy you export.
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