What are the best SEG export rates in 2026?

Top SEG tariffs include Ecotricity Smart Export at 16p/kWh (open-market, no battery), Good Energy Solar Savings Exclusive at 25p/kWh (needs a battery installed by Good Energy Solar, JPS, Amelio or Empower), and EDF Export Exclusive 12m V3 at 18p/kWh; Octopus Intelligent Flux (up to ~32p/kWh with a battery) is closed to new customers. Octopus Outgoing Fixed pays around 12p/kWh with no import switch required.

Do I need a battery with solar?

A battery is optional but lets you store daytime solar for evening use and unlock the highest SEG tariffs. It increases upfront cost but boosts self-consumption and savings.

Solar panels & battery storage (2026)

Q: Are solar panels worth it in 2026?

Yes for most suitable homes. With the price cap rising 13% to about 1,862 pounds a year, self-generated solar offsets pricier grid electricity, and you can earn from exports via the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG).

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Solar that pays for itself faster in 2026

A typical home solar system costs roughly £5,000-£10,000 depending on size, with batteries adding £2,000-£5,000. As grid electricity gets pricier, every kWh you self-generate saves more, and exports earn through the Smart Export Guarantee.

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Best SEG export rates (2026)

Tariff	Export rate	Notes
Octopus Intelligent Flux	up to ~32p/kWh	Closed to new customers (paused March 2026)
Good Energy Solar Savings Exclusive	25p/kWh flat	Needs solar + a battery installed by Good Energy Solar, JPS, Amelio or Empower
EDF Export Exclusive	24p/kWh	For existing EDF customers
Octopus Outgoing Fixed	~12p/kWh	No import switch required

Indicative published SEG rates as of August 2026 - your import and export supplier can differ. Always confirm the live rate before signing up.

FAQs

Are solar panels worth it in 2026?+

Yes for most suitable homes - with the cap up 13% from July, self-generated solar offsets pricier grid power and exports earn via SEG.

What are the best SEG rates in 2026?+

Ecotricity Smart Export 16p/kWh (open-market), Good Energy 25p/kWh (needs a battery installed by Good Energy Solar, JPS, Amelio or Empower), EDF Export Exclusive 12m V3 18p/kWh, Octopus Outgoing Fixed ~12p/kWh. Octopus Intelligent Flux (up to ~32p/kWh) is closed to new customers.

Do I need a battery?+

Optional, but a battery stores daytime solar for evening use and unlocks the highest SEG tariffs.

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Updated on 19 Aug 2026