What is SEG?

Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments are made by energy companies to small scale generators who export electricity back to the National Grid.

How do I apply for SEG payments?

You apply directly to a SEG tariff provider, this does not have to be the same company who provides your energy – Ofgem list SEG tariff providers on their website. Once you have decided who you would like to provide your tariff, you then apply to the company. The energy company usually request your MCS certificate and G98 or G99 certificate – the company who installs your green energy technology must be MCS registered for you to be able to apply for SEG.

The energy company will then apply for an export MPAN number for you – this is a unique number to identify your meter and will measure the amount of energy you export to the grid.

Once your MPAN is enrolled, you will send the energy company a meter reading (and sometimes a photo to validate this), you will then be paid a rate for the amount of energy you export.

Which green technologies are eligible for SEG payments?

  • solar photovoltaic (PV)
  • wind turbines
  • hydro
  • anaerobic digestion
  • micro CHP generator

Can I have FIT and SEG payments?

The Feed-in Tariff (FIT) scheme closed on 31 March 2019 – if you currently receive FIT, you can remain on FIT for your green energy but they are not accepting new applications, these are now for SEG payments. It is possible to have a new system installed alongside an existing system and claim both FIT and SEG payments.

How can Enviroplanet help with SEG payments?

Enviroplanet are MCS registered for both solar panels and air source heat pumps; this is beneficial to our customers in both peace of mind and financial advantages. Being MCS registered for solar panels means that our customers can apply to their energy company for Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments. Following installation we provide our customers with both the G98 or G99 approval and the MCS certificate so that they can apply for SEG from an energy company.

Enviroplanet are Renewable Energy Consumer Code (RECC) registered and this offers the customer additional security in their choice of company for their installation. Financial deposits and workmanship are protected by the Independent Warranty Association (IWA).