Renewable Technologies
The UK Government has introduced incentive schemes which provide financial payment to encourage the installation of renewable technology installations.
Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)
The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) encourages people and businesses who generate surplus renewable energy to get paid for electricity they export back to the National Grid.
What do I need to have to get SEG?
You get paid a fixed rate for any excess renewable electricity you export to the grid from sources such as:
- Solar PV
- A wind turbine
- A hydro system
- An anaerobic digestion system
- A micro combined heat and power system (micro-CHP)
What is the eligibility for SEG?
Be the owner of the generation unit, e.g. the solar panels
Your system cannot exceed the 5MW capacity limit (or 50kW for Micro-CHP systems)
Have an export, smart, automatic meter reading (AMR) or other half hourly read capable meter which can record exported energy every half-hour
Have a Microgeneration Certificate Scheme (MCS), Flexi-Orb or similar certified installation and be able to provide the certificate
Have a confirmed Distribution Network Operator (DNO) export grid connection (usually a letter or email)
You must opt-out of any existing FIT Export agreement, if you have one
You must not be receiving SEG payments from another supplier
For more information see Smart Export Guarantee explained - Energy Saving Trust (opens new window)
Home Energy Scotland Grant and Loan be used for Renewables
Please refer to previous section for more information or go to Home Energy Scotland - Grant and Loan (opens new window) for more information on how to apply.
