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Written question asked by Tanmanjeet Singh Dhesi (Labour) on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 16 April 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Wednesday, 22 April 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.


Solar Power: Microgeneration

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether excess domestic energy derived from plug in solar will be able to be exported to the grid.

Answer

We expect most households to be able to consume the majority of electricity generated themselves.

However, any excess electricity generated from plug-in solar panels would be automatically exported to the grid.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
127097
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Microgeneration Solar power
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk