E.ON Next SEG export tariff — August 2026 rates

Next Export Exclusive pays a flat 16.5p/kWh for exported solar, available only if E.ON Next also supplies your import. The rate is mid-table — but E.ON Next has one of the cheapest import fixes against the July cap, so the whole-household sums are closer than they look.

  • 16.5p/kWh flat — same rate day and night, no battery required (verified July 2026).
  • Import customers only — you can't take the export rate and import elsewhere.
  • The cheapest 12-month fixed deals on our live panel are typically priced below the £1,663 cap, several with no exit fees — run your postcode through the comparison on this page for today's exact prices.
  • ~£396/yr export income — estimated for a 4kW system exporting ~2,400 kWh/yr.
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  • The cheapest 12-month fixed deals on our live panel are typically priced below the £1,663 cap, several with no exit fees — run your postcode through the comparison on this page for today's exact prices.
  • Apply for Next Export Exclusive with your MCS certificate number, system size, battery details, MPAN and export reading.
  • Wait for registration — typically 5–10 working days once documents and half-hourly reads are confirmed.
  • Cancel your old export tariff with 14 days' written notice, then check your first statement: exported kWh credited at 16.5p, import on the fix you chose.

    • What 16.5p is worth per year

    Illustration: 4kW system generating ~4,800 kWh/yr, exporting about half (~2,400 kWh). Estimates only — rates change.

    Tariff exampleEst. income (2,400 kWh/yr)vs E.ON Next 16.5p
    Good Energy Solar Savings Exclusive — 25p£600/yr+£204/yr
    EDF Export Exclusive 12m V2 — 24p£576/yr+£180/yr
    E.ON Next — Next Export Exclusive — 16.5p£396/yr—
    Legacy SEG deals (2020–2021) — 5p£120/yr−£276/yr

    All rates verified July 2026. The gaps shrink or vanish once import pricing is included — see the package maths. SEG income is generally income-tax-exempt for owner-occupiers.

    Frequently asked questions

    Do I have to be an E.ON Next customer?

    Yes. Next Export Exclusive is only available to households importing from E.ON Next. Switch your import away later and you lose the export tariff too.

    Is 16.5p/kWh a good SEG rate?

    The cheapest 12-month fixed deals on our live panel are typically priced below the £1,663 cap, several with no exit fees — run your postcode through the comparison on this page for today's exact prices.

    Can I export to E.ON Next but import elsewhere?

    Not on this tariff. SEG rules allow different import and export suppliers in general, but Next Export Exclusive bundles the two — E.ON Next import is a condition of the 16.5p rate.

    Do I need a battery?

    No — every exported kWh earns a flat 16.5p regardless of time of day. Batteries only change the maths on time-of-use tariffs like Octopus Flux (up to 29.32p at peak).

    Will the July 2026 price cap change my export rate?

    No — SEG rates aren't price-cap regulated; the cap covers import only. It rose to £1,663/yr — exactly why a below-cap import fix plus export income matters.

    I'm on an old 5p SEG deal — worth moving?

    Almost certainly. A 4kW home exporting ~2,400 kWh earns about £120/yr at 5p versus an estimated £396 at 16.5p — and up to £600 at Good Energy's 25p. Old SEG contracts cancel with 14 days' written notice.

    The cap rises 1 July 2026 — get the package right first

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    Updated on 25 Jul 2026