What is the Smart Export Guarantee?

The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is a government-backed initiative that compels large energy suppliers to pay homeowners for renewable electricity they send back to the National Grid.

SEG began in January 2020 as a replacement for the defunct Feed-in Tariff (FiT), but works differently – mainly because it puts the responsibility on consumers to choose the best rate, although it seems very unfair getting max 15p Per KWH when you pay 29p Per KWH, if you are not going to use it, or save it, it might as well go to the energy company? If you do chose to sell the extra we are able to complete the MCS certificate ands DNO registration for you and help with the relevant advice, Inverter and battery settings to make sure you are not selling when you need you energy.

We can recommend Octopus energy schemes such as Flux, GO and Intelligent. This schemes are very flexible, it will depend on a few questions and answers as to what’s best for you and your home.

Mr Solar can show you how to use all the Solar Power you generate through, storage, Hot water and other ideas around the house. In most cases we are able to grid parity, the earning (should be equal to your electricity bill).  

Key Stats (can be styled as icons):

• Highest export rate in our chart: ~30 p/kWh (4-7pm window with smart tariff)

• Predictable fixed export rates: ~15–16.5 p/kWh with major suppliers

• Savings range (depending on system size, battery use & tariff): ~£820 to £1,087 per annum

Top Tariff Combinations ( November 2025 snapshot)

*Figures based on typical 4-5 kWp solar system + battery/EV usage; actual savings vary.

How Mr Solar Gets You These Savings

1. System design & sizing
   We assess your roof, energy usage, and export habits to recommend the right panel + battery + EV charger combination.

2. Smart tariff integration
   We advise which export/import tariff fits your lifestyle (e.g., peak export windows, cheap overnight import).

3. Installation & monitoring
   Fully MCS-accredited and NAPIT-registered installation. After-care includes performance monitoring, ensuring your system delivers. Mr Solar PV Norfolk & Suffolk+1

4. Ongoing support
   We’ll help with DNO notifications, supplier registration for SEG, and reviewing your tariff annually to secure the best deal.

Why Work With Us

• Local experts in Norfolk & Suffolk — based in Great Yarmouth / Norwich. Mr Solar PV Norfolk & Suffolk+1

• Fully accredited (MCS, NAPIT, TrustMark, HIES). Mr Solar PV Norfolk & Suffolk+1

• Transparent, no hard-sell advice — just clear ROI projections.

• Proven track-record installing domestic solar + battery systems.

Ready to Start?

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Spend 30 minutes with one of our experts. We’ll:
• Estimate your export-income potential with your system.
• Recommend which tariff combinations make sense for your usage pattern.
• Outline next steps (roof survey, system sizing, battery/EV options).

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FAQ

Q: What is the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)?
A: A UK scheme where licensed electricity suppliers pay you for surplus electricity you export to the grid from your solar system. Rates vary widely.
Q: Do I need a battery or EV charger to benefit?
A: Not always — you can still export from a solar-only system. But a battery or smart charger gives you flexibility to export during the highest-rate windows and import when grid electricity is cheapest.
Q: How much could I realistically save?
A: Depending on your system size, installation, and tariff, homeowners in our region are seeing £800 to £1,100+ per year in combined savings/income.
Q: Are the savings guaranteed?
A: No — they depend on system size, export/import behaviour, roof orientation/shade, and which tariff you’re on. But our assessments are conservative and realistic.