EDF Energy SEG export tariff — Export Exclusive 24p, June 2026
EDF's Export Exclusive 12m V2 pays 24p/kWh, fixed for 12 months — the highest locked-in flat export rate on the UK market. A typical 4kW system exporting ~2,400 kWh a year earns an estimated £576/yr; on a legacy 5p deal that's roughly £456/yr left on the table.
- 24p/kWh fixed for 12 months — no mid-contract cuts (verified June 2026).
- Best fixed export deal in the UK — only Good Energy's variable 25p pays more per unit.
- Requires EDF import + system ≤5kW — larger arrays should look at Good Energy or Octopus.
Is EDF's 24p Export Exclusive right for you?
Export Exclusive 12m V2 is the closest rival to Good Energy's 25p flat — with one decisive difference. EDF's 24p is contractually fixed for 12 months; Good Energy's 25p is variable at the supplier's discretion. The 1p you give up (~£24/yr) buys a full year of certainty. The catch: you must import your electricity from EDF, and your system must be 5kW or smaller.
Our June 2026 SEG rates league table compares every major option, and you can check the import side on the EDF Energy tariffs page before committing.
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EDF Export Exclusive vs the market — June 2026 rates
How EDF's 24p fixed rate stacks up this month — watch the rate types, which behave very differently over a year.
| Supplier & tariff | Export rate & type | Key conditions |
|---|---|---|
| EDF Export Exclusive 12m V2 | 24p/kWh — 12-month fixed | EDF import customer; system ≤5kW |
| Good Energy Solar Savings Exclusive | 25p/kWh — flat (variable) | Good Energy import customer |
| Octopus Intelligent Flux | up to 32.17p/kWh — time-of-use peak | Battery + Octopus electricity import |
| E.ON Next (Next Export Exclusive) | 16.5p/kWh — flat | E.ON Next import customer |
| British Gas Export & Earn Plus | 15.1p/kWh — flat | British Gas dual-fuel customer |
| Default / legacy SEG contracts | 5–7p/kWh — flat | Old contracts signed 2020–2021, often 5p |
All rates verified June 2026. SEG rates are set by suppliers, not Ofgem, and can change or be withdrawn for new customers at any time.
Why a fixed 24p can beat a variable 25p
Good Energy's 25p is the highest non-battery SEG rate in the UK (verified June 2026), but it's variable: the supplier can cut it at its discretion. EDF pays 1p less — about £24/yr on 2,400 kWh — for a rate that cannot move for 12 months. SEG rates sit outside the Ofgem price cap, so a fix is the only way to guarantee your export income.
Octopus Intelligent Flux pays up to 32.17p/kWh, but only in peak time-of-use windows — without a battery to shift export into the early evening, the blended rate often lands below a flat 24–25p. For a battery-free household wanting a locked rate, EDF is the strongest deal on the market.
The 5kW limit — read this before you apply
Export Exclusive 12m V2 is only available for systems of 5kW or less, as recorded on your MCS certificate. That covers most UK domestic installs, but larger arrays are off the table — check your certificate before applying.
Over 5kW? Your strongest moves are Good Energy's 25p flat (variable) or, with a battery, Octopus Flux at up to 29.32p / Intelligent Flux at up to 32.17p peak — both covered in our SEG rates comparison.
Eligibility checklist for EDF Export Exclusive 12m V2
EDF import + system ≤5kW
This is a bundled tariff — you must buy your electricity from EDF, and the installed capacity on your MCS certificate must not exceed 5kW.
MCS certificate + SMETS2 meter
Standard SEG requirements: an MCS certificate (your installer provides it) and a SMETS2 smart meter — or a DCC-migrated SMETS1 — for half-hourly export readings.
No FIT deemed export or live SEG deal
You can't take FIT deemed export and SEG at once — FIT recipients can opt out of deemed export. Leaving another SEG deal needs 14 days' written notice.
How to switch to EDF's 24p export tariff
- Check the whole package. Export Exclusive requires EDF import — our EDF Energy supplier profile covers that side.
- Gather your details: MCS certificate number, panel capacity in kW (≤5kW), battery capacity if any, your MPAN, and a current export reading.
- Switch your import to EDF (skip if already a customer), then apply for Export Exclusive 12m V2.
- Give your old SEG supplier 14 days' written notice if you're leaving an existing export contract.
- Wait for registration — typically 5–10 working days, then the fixed 24p applies to your metered export.
Not sure EDF is right for your import supply? Run a full energy comparison first.
What 24p/kWh is worth: estimated annual export income
Based on a typical 4kW system generating ~4,800 kWh a year and exporting half (~2,400 kWh). Estimates only — rates change.
| Export rate | Est. income (2,400 kWh/yr) |
|---|---|
| Good Energy — 25p flat (variable) | £600/yr — +£24 vs EDF, but no rate guarantee |
| EDF Export Exclusive — 24p fixed | £576/yr — locked for 12 months |
| E.ON Next — 16.5p flat | £396/yr — £180 less than EDF |
| British Gas — 15.1p flat | £362/yr — £214 less than EDF |
| Legacy SEG contract — 5p | £120/yr — switching to EDF adds est. £456/yr |
All rates verified June 2026. SEG income is generally income-tax-exempt for owner-occupiers under HMRC micro-generation rules.
EDF SEG export tariff — FAQs
What does the 12-month fix actually mean?
EDF pays 24p/kWh for every exported unit for 12 months from sign-up and cannot reduce the rate during the term. Variable flat rivals like Good Energy's 25p carry no such guarantee.
What if my solar system is over 5kW?
You won't qualify — the tariff is limited to systems of 5kW or less per your MCS certificate. Larger systems should look at Good Energy's 25p flat rate or, with a battery, Octopus Flux (up to 29.32p) or Intelligent Flux (up to 32.17p peak).
Do I have to buy my electricity from EDF to get the 24p rate?
Yes. Export Exclusive is a bundled tariff, only available to EDF import customers. SEG rules normally let import and export suppliers differ, but exclusive deals like this bundle them.
What happens at the end of the 12 months?
The fix ends and you'll move to whatever export deal EDF then offers, which may pay less than 24p. Diarise your end date and re-shop a few weeks before; you can leave a SEG contract with 14 days' written notice.
What meter do I need?
A SMETS2 smart meter, or a SMETS1 migrated to the DCC network — SEG payments are based on half-hourly export readings.
I'm on an old 5p SEG deal — how much more would EDF pay?
Contracts signed in 2020–2021 often pay ~5p/kWh — £120/yr on 2,400 kWh of export. EDF's 24p fixed would pay an estimated £576/yr on the same export, roughly £456/yr more — generally income-tax-free for owner-occupiers.
Lock a 24p export rate before the July price cap bites
The Ofgem price cap rises 1 July 2026 to £1,862/yr typical — up 13%, or £221/yr. A strong export tariff pushes the other way: 2,400 kWh at EDF's fixed 24p is an estimated £576/yr back, more than offsetting the cap rise for many solar homes. Exclusive deals get withdrawn — compare while the 24p fix is on the table with a full energy quote.
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