Written question asked by Danny Chambers (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 23 June 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 1 July 2025 (named day). It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Tuesday, 1 July 2025 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.
Solar Power: Smart Export Guarantee
- Question
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To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether (a) Great British Energy and (b) Ofgem plan to increase the amount paid to people with solar panels who export excess electricity to the grid.
- Answer
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Households with solar panels benefit through significantly reduced electricity bills. The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is a market-led mechanism in which energy suppliers, not government, set both tariff levels and structure. This is to encourage innovation and competition between suppliers.
We are also speeding up connections for smaller-scale projects and seeking to address market challenges like price certainty.
The Government keeps the SEG under regular review to ensure it continues to meet our objectives.”
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 62032
- Session
- 2024-26
- Subjects
- Ofgem Solar power Smart export guarantee Great British Energy
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- 2025-09-05 23:35:20 +0100
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