Cheapest UK Home Solar Electricity Tariffs 2026

Maximise your solar savings in 2026. Easily compare and switch to the UK's best solar export and home electricity tariffs, tailored for solar households.

Compare cheapest UK home solar electricity tariffs

Why Compare Home Solar Tariffs?

  • Unlock higher payments for excess solar electricity exports
  • Reduce your grid import costs with smart day/night rates
  • Future-proof your energy with EV-ready, battery-optimised deals
  • Switch confidently – all tariffs shown are Ofgem-approved for UK homes

Featured: Top Solar Export Tariffs (2026)

Best Export Rate

Octopus Outgoing Fixed

£0.20 per kWh exported

Smart Tariff

British Gas Solar Saver

£0.18 per kWh exported

EV + Solar

E.ON Next Drive & Export

Export: £0.16/kWh | Import: off-peak £0.10/kWh

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How Solar Export Tariffs Work

Solar export tariffs reward you for the surplus electricity your home solar panels generate and supply to the National Grid. In 2026, most UK homes will use Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariffs or innovative supplier deals. Rates and features can vary widely:

  • Fixed export rates: Guaranteed price per kWh exported, ideal for budgeting
  • Smart/agile rates: Vary by grid demand and time of day – earn more during peak hours
  • Bundled import/export deals: Optimise for solar, battery and EV owners

Switching to the right tariff can increase your annual solar income by over £400, depending on your export volume and region.

2026: Trends in Solar Tariffs and Home Energy Savings

  • Rising export rates: Demand for renewable energy is pushing SEG and supplier rates higher for 2026.
  • Batteries boost savings: More suppliers offer ‘solar + battery’ tariffs that reward you for using or storing your excess.
  • EV/solar bundles: New dual rates for charging cars or storing cheap night energy via batteries.

How to Switch – Simple Steps

  1. Compare current and upcoming solar export/import rates using our live comparison tool.
  2. Check eligibility: Have a smart meter installed for the best tariffs.
  3. Switch in minutes online – EnergyPlus handles your handover to the new supplier.
  4. Receive full confirmation, start saving – no change to your solar setup needed.

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FAQs: Cheapest UK Home Solar Electricity Tariffs 2026

The Smart Export Guarantee is a UK government scheme that ensures licensed energy suppliers pay households for the solar electricity they export to the grid. Tariffs and rates vary by supplier.

Yes, nearly all solar export tariffs in 2026 require a registered smart meter to measure your actual exported energy and pay you accordingly.

Yes. The best 2026 tariffs reward solar homes using batteries or electric vehicles, offering time-of-use rates and special bundles for even bigger savings.

Most home solar switches complete in 2-3 weeks; you stay connected throughout. EnergyPlus keeps you updated every step of the way.

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Rates and supplier deals correct as of June 2024. Check live comparison for up-to-date tariff availability as 2026 approaches.

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Updated on 16 Dec 2025