Build photovoltaic panels and sell electricity

How can a home owner make money from selling solar energy?

Earn money: Homeowners can earn money by selling back electricity to the grid in the UK through programs like the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG). Reduced carbon emissions: Selling excess solar energy back to the grid can help reduce the need for fossil fuels and decrease carbon emissions.

Can you sell solar energy back to the National Grid?

Householders and businesses with solar panels installed, who generate more renewable electricity than they need, can sell energy back to the National Grid under the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG). An increasing number of people are now benefiting from this government-backed initiative, and you could be one of them.

How can I earn from selling electricity back to the grid?

The best way to earn through selling electricity back to the grid in the UK is by using the Smart Export Guarantee scheme. Since January 2020, the Smart Export Guarantee scheme has offered small-scale low-carbon energy generates an opportunity to sell solar energy to the grid in the UK.

Are solar panels a good investment in the UK?

More than 1.3 million homes in the UK now have solar panel installations, the renewable technology making a contribution towards reducing carbon emissions and saving households hundreds each year, both through bills savings and Smart Export Guarantee payments from selling surplus electricity back to the grid.

How do I sell excess electricity generated by my solar PV system?

To sell excess electricity generated by your solar PV system, you need to apply directly to a licensed SEG tariff supplier. Your SEG licensee doesn’t have to be your current top-up electricity supplier. You can choose different companies for SEG payments, electricity supply, and gas supply.

Are solar panels a good investment?

The sun is a potent source of clean energy, and solar panels harness some of this power to provide electricity for an increasing number of families. Selling electricity back to the grid is by no means the only benefit of solar panels. According to the Energy Saving Trust, solar panels were cutting home energy bills by up to 70% in 2023.