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Written question asked by Rachel Gilmour (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 28 August 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 2 September 2026. It was answered by Michael Shanks (Labour) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026 on behalf of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero.

Solar Power: Smart Export Guarantee

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, with reference to the commitment in HCWS1444 to consult on the Smart Export Guarantee, what assessment he has made of cases where households with existing FiT-registered solar installations cannot obtain an export mPAN due to distribution network operator infrastructure constraints; and whether the consultation will consider the obligations of DNOs to facilitate SEG access.

Answer

The Government recognises that some households, including those with existing Feed-in Tariff installations, can face delays in obtaining the export Meter Point Administration Number (MPAN) needed to access a Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariff.

The forthcoming SEG review will provide an opportunity to consider evidence on how Distribution Network Operator (DNO) and supplier processes affect access to the scheme, including whether responsibilities are clearly defined and the associated arrangements operate effectively.

Wider questions concerning DNO connections processes and obligations, including the generation of export MPANs, are being considered through Ofgem’s Connections End-to-End Review.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
24613
Session
2026-27
Related items
Subjects
Solar power Smart export guarantee
Link
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