Solar panels & battery storage (2026)
Cut your bills and earn from exports. See 2026 costs, the best SEG export rates and get free installation quotes.
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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
Yes for most suitable homes - with the cap up 13% from July, self-generated solar offsets pricier grid power and exports earn via SEG.
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.
Optional, but a battery stores daytime solar for evening use and unlocks the highest SEG tariffs.
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No obligation. Reviewed 21 July 2026.
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