If you’re considering solar panels in North London, you’ve probably heard about the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG). This scheme allows homeowners to earn money by selling unused solar electricity back to the grid.
Here’s everything you need to know about how it works and how much you could make.
⚡ What Is the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)?
The SEG is a government-backed scheme that pays you for each kilowatt-hour (kWh) of unused electricity your system exports. Instead of wasting excess solar power, it’s sent to the grid — and you get paid.
💷 Typical SEG Rates in 2025
Rates vary depending on your energy supplier. In North London, current SEG tariffs range from:
- 5p/kWh (standard suppliers)
- 12–15p/kWh (specialist green tariffs)
For a 4kW system, this could mean £150–£300 a year in export earnings.
🔋 How Batteries Affect Export
With a battery, you can:
- Store electricity for your own use (maximising bill savings)
- Choose to export only when rates are high
- Reduce reliance on the grid by up to 85%
This flexibility means more control over your bills and income.
📊 Example – Barnet, North London
- System: 14 panels + 10kWh battery
- Annual Generation: ~4,800 kWh
- Home Usage: ~3,600 kWh
- Exported: ~1,200 kWh
- SEG Earnings: ~£180/year
Combined with bill savings of £1,050, that’s £1,230 back in the first year alone.
🏡 Why Choose Keenan Solar
When you book solar panel installation in North London, you get:
- Expert guidance on SEG tariffs
- MCS & NICEIC certification (required for SEG payments)
- Free bird proofing & scaffolding
- 25-year panel warranties
- 15-year inverter & battery warranties
- Lifetime aftercare & monitoring
📍 Areas We Cover
We install solar panels across North London, including Enfield, Barnet, Finchley, Highgate, Camden, Palmers Green, Southgate, and Winchmore Hill.
🚀 Start Saving and Earning with Solar
With SEG, you don’t just save — you also get paid for going green.
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