--- title: "Do I Still Pay Electricity with Solar?" description: "Yes, most solar homes still pay some electricity — but bills drop 30-80%. Learn how solar reduces costs and how battery storage maximises savings." lang: en-GB json-ld: | [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "LocalBusiness", "name": "Greentech Renewables", "image": "https://www.greentechrenewables.co.uk/logo.png", "description": "MCS Certified Solar Panel and Battery Storage Installers in Greater Manchester. 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Your remaining bill covers nighttime and winter shortfall electricity. ## Earning from Surplus Energy Through the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG), you're paid for surplus electricity exported to the grid. 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