Do I need a battery to get Good Energy’s 25p rate?
No. Solar Savings Exclusive has no storage requirement — that is its core advantage. The only higher SEG rates (Octopus Intelligent Flux up to 32.17p/kWh and Flux up to 29.32p/kWh, verified July 2026) both require a battery to reach their peaks.
Do I have to switch my electricity supply to Good Energy?
Yes. The 25p rate is exclusive to Good Energy import customers. SEG normally lets your import and export sit with different suppliers, but bundled tariffs like this one are the exception — so weigh the import price against the export gain before switching.
I have a battery — is Octopus Flux better than Good Energy?
Usually, yes. A battery shifts your export into the evening peak where Flux pays up to 29.32p/kWh and Intelligent Flux up to 32.17p/kWh — typically beating a flat 25p once you account for the stored units you can sell at peak.
How is the export payment made, and is it taxed?
Your smart meter records export half-hourly and Good Energy credits each kWh at 25p against your bill — import and export in one place. SEG income is generally income-tax-exempt for owner-occupiers exporting from their own home.
Is Good Energy’s import tariff expensive?
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.
No — SEG export rates are not price-cap regulated, so the 25p rate is unaffected. The cap covers import prices and rose to £1,663/yr typical, which makes every kWh you sell at 25p more valuable against a higher import bill.
How long does it take to switch and start earning 25p?
Registration for Solar Savings Exclusive typically takes 5–10 working days once Good Energy has your MCS number, MPAN and export reading. The import switch runs on the standard timetable, so a switch started now can be earning 25p well before most homes feel the full effect of the higher July cap.
