Solar Panels and Battery Storage in St. Albans: A Homeowner’s Guide to Lower Bills
Energy bills across Hertfordshire are still well above where they sat a few years ago. If you live in St. Albans and you are tired of watching your direct debit creep up every winter, solar panels and a home battery are one of the few things that genuinely put you back in control of what […]
What Is the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) and How Much Can My Business Earn?
The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) allows eligible organisations with solar panels to receive payments for surplus electricity exported to the grid. How much a site can earn depends on how much electricity it exports, the tariff offered by the electricity supplier, and how much solar generation is used on-site rather than exported. The important thing […]
SEG Explained Simply: How SEG Export Rates Work
The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is the UK’s primary mechanism for rewarding homeowners who contribute to the grid. While the basic concept is simple—getting paid for every unit of solar power you don’t use—the market in 2026 has become highly competitive, with rates varying significantly based on whether you also buy your energy from the same supplier or own a home battery. While basic standalone rates are lower (typically 3p to 6p), tech-savvy households can maximize earnings by using smart, time-of-use tariffs that pay more during peak evening hours.