--- title: "Sell Solar Electricity to Grid | SEG Guide UK | Greentech" description: "Earn money selling surplus solar electricity to the grid via the Smart Export Guarantee. SEG rates, requirements, and tips to maximise export income." 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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You may get free panels [Check Eligibility](/grants/warm-homes-plan-eligibility) [Case Studies](/case-studies) [0% Finance](/finance)[Quick Solar Price](/solar-estimator) # Selling Solar Electricity Back to the Grid You can earn money by exporting surplus solar electricity to the grid through the Smart Export Guarantee. Here's how it works. [Get Free Quote](/free-quote) [0333 577 7010](tel:03335777010) ## The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) The SEG requires licensed energy suppliers with 150,000+ customers to offer export tariffs. You're paid for every kWh of surplus solar electricity exported to the grid. Rates vary from 3-15p per kWh depending on your supplier and tariff type. ## How Much Can You Earn? A typical 4kW solar system exports 1,500-2,500 kWh/year (depending on battery storage). At average SEG rates of 5-8p/kWh, that's £75-£200/year in export income. Some time-of-use tariffs like Octopus Flux pay more for peak-time exports. ## Requirements for SEG To qualify, you need: 1. An MCS-certified installation. 2. A smart meter or export meter. 3. A system up to 5MW capacity. Your installer handles the MCS certification — choosing an MCS-certified installer like Greentech ensures you qualify automatically. ## Maximising Export Income Pair solar with a battery to export during peak tariff periods (4-7pm) when rates are highest. Time-of-use tariffs like Octopus Flux and Agile reward strategic exporting. 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