Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) scheme.
E.ON Next are a mandated SEG licensee. Want to get paid for the extra renewable electricity you generate? Thanks to the SEG scheme you can sell your excess power back to the grid through us. Here's how…
Get paid for your excess electricity.
You already benefit from generating your own electricity. Now, you can help others by selling the renewable electricity you don't need back to the grid - and generate some extra income for you or your business at the same time.
E.ON Next's Smart Export Guarantee rates.
We have four SEG tariffs we'll pay you, depending on what kind of customer you are.
1Next Export Premium v3.
You'll receive 17.5p per kWh of electricity you export on a 12-month fixed-term SEG tariff.
Fixed SEG rates for 12 months.
No exit fees.
Requires a smart export meter and consent for half hourly consumption data collection. Limited to one tariff per property (no renewals).
Eligibility criteria:
A solar or/and battery installation by E.ON Installation Services from 10/11/2025.
A residential customer with a renewable generation system (i.e. solar) up to 15kW.
2Next Export Exclusive v3.
We'll reward you with 13p per kWh of electricity you export on a 12-month fixed-term SEG tariff.
Fixed SEG rates for 12 months.
No exit fees.
Requires a smart export meter and consent for half hourly consumption data collection.
Eligibility criteria:
Import energy tariff with E.ON Next excluding time of use1 tariffs i.e. Next Drive.
A residential customer with a renewable generation system (i.e. solar) up to 15kW.
New and existing customers.
3Next Flex Export v1.
You'll receive 6p per kWh of electricity and this is a variable rate SEG tariff which can change throughout the year.
Variable SEG rates.
No exit fees.
Requires a smart export meter and consent for half hourly consumption data collection.
Eligibility criteria:
Customers with a renewable generation system (i.e. Solar) up to 5MW.
New and existing customers.
4Next Export Business v1.
We'll reward you with 8.5p per kWh of electricity you export on a 12-month fixed-term SEG tariff.
Fixed SEG rate for 12 months.
No exit fees.
Requires a smart export meter and consent for half hourly consumption data collection.
Eligibility criteria:
A small/medium enterprise (SME) or commercial customer with a renewable generation system (i.e. Solar) up to 5MW.
New and existing customers.
For customers who have had solar panels and/or a battery storage system installed by E.ON Energy Installation Services Ltd or Eco2Solar Ltd before 1 October 2024.
You may be eligible for a different Smart Export Guarantee rate. Please check your install quote for details of the rate which has been offered to you.
What is the SEG scheme?
The government set up the Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) scheme to help everyone use more renewable energy. That means energy suppliers like E.ON Next pay domestic and business customers for any excess energy generated with renewable sources (such as solar panels).
The SEG scheme replaced the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme that ended in April 2019.
If you've had additional panels added to your solar installation that is currently under the FiT scheme, please check our FAQ section below.
The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) in a nutshell.
Get paid for the excess electricity your solar panels generate. In this video we explain how SEG works, what you need to get started, and give you an idea of the current rates offered.
What do I need to do to join SEG?
Interested in selling your surplus electricity back to the grid? Then you'll need one of these renewable energy set-ups.
Solar photovoltaic systems.
Solar panels are solar cells that generate electricity using the photovoltaic (PV) effect.
Hydro power.
This uses the natural flow of water, such as a river, to drive a turbine and generate electricity.
Onshore wind.
One of the more familiar ways of generating electricity - from large "farms" to small domestic turbines.
Micro-Combined Heat and Power.
This system generates electricity while heating your water (rather than letting the energy escape). If yours generates up to 50kw, you’re eligible.
Anaerobic digestion.
This creates biogas that can generate electricity through a CHP system.
You must also:
Own the solar panels, wind turbine or whatever generates your electricity (or have permission from the owner).
Have a unit with a capacity of up to 5MW.
Have an installation that's been Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) certified or has Flexi-Orb certification.
Have a meter that records the energy you export to the grid every half hour.
Be able to opt out of FiT payments or be prepared to lose your FiT export payment (if you're receiving them).
Not be receiving SEG payments from anyone else.
T&Cs apply.
How do I apply for the E.ON Next SEG tariffs?
Any home or business can sell the extra power they generate back to the grid. You'll need the following 6 documents before you can apply for SEG:
1. A valid MCS or Flexi-Orb Certificate.
You'll need to contact your solar installer if you haven't received this document.
2. Proof of address.
If E.ON Next is NOT your energy supplier or your installation was not completed by E.ON Solar, we need a proof of address such as:
Council Tax statement.
Bank statement.
Solicitor's letter.
Tenancy agreement.
Mortgage statement.
You can find more accepted proofs of address on gov.uk.
3. A photograph of your smart meter or export meter.
We need to see:
The serial number.
Make.
Model.
Export reading. Please remember this is not your generation meter.
Here's how you get your export reading from your smart meter.
4. Schematic diagram.
If you store a battery on-site, we'll need a schematic. Something like this:
5. DNO approval/acceptance letter or email.
Your Distribution Network Operator (DNO) approval or acceptance letter confirms that your G98 or G99 application was received or processed by your DNO, the company that brings electricity from the national network to your home or business.
We need your DNO letter (not the DNO notification form) to request an export MPAN to continue your application.
If you do not have the DNO letter, don't worry. Just contact your DNO or installer. Here are the links to each operator:
6. G98 or G99 application form (Scottish Power only).
Signed up to Scottish Power? They don't provide approval letters, so we are happy to accept the application form you sent to them.
Update on processing applications.
Due to high demand, processing SEG applications is taking longer than usual. Once you’ve submitted your application form, we’ll send you an update within a few weeks, potentially sooner.
Apply for a SEG tariff.
Are you ready to apply? Fill out the E.ON Next SEG tariff application form.
Currently on a Power Purchase Agreement(PPA)?
If you want to switch over to one of our SEG tariffs, fill out the form below.
Is your business VAT registered?
If your business is VAT registered, VAT will be added to your export payment. You'll need to complete the E.ON Next application form AND this self-billing form.
What happens next?
We'll review the information and documents that you've sent on your application.
If anything is missing or incorrect, we'll email you to advise.
We'll set up a new account specifically for your export. If you have energy with us, you'll now have two accounts.
If you don't have an export MPAN already, we'll request that your DNO creates you one. This can take between 2-4 weeks and is out of our control.
Once we have an export MPAN, we'll register it and send you your SEG plan, completing your application journey. You'll also be able to start claiming payments from this point.
You'll receive your payments annually along with your renewal. However, you can request more frequent payments, up to three additional payments per year (making four in total).
If you send us an email, we'll aim to get a reading remotely. If we can't get a reading remotely, we'll simply email you asking for a photo of your export meter.
Need to talk to us?
Give us a call or drop us an email using the details below.
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Our SEG frequently asked questions.
What SEG tariffs are there?
Fixed rate SEG tariff.
A fixed rate SEG tariff pays you a set amount per kilowatt hour (kWh) of electricity you export to the grid, regardless of when you export it.
Fixed rate SEGs are a good option if you want a predictable income from your solar panels or if you’re not sure when you will be exporting most of your electricity.
How do I get an export reading from my smart meter?
We've put together a handy guide to show you how to get your export reading.
How do I get a reading from a separate export meter?
If you have a separate export meter, your export reading is on the main display on that meter. You'll need to take a photo showing the reading and the meter serial number. And remember, this isn't your generation meter.
Do I need to contact you with my export readings?
We'll ask you for a photo of your export meter when you are due your annual payment. However if you would like any interim payments, you'll need to send us a photo of your export reading, requesting a payment.
How often will I receive SEG payments?
We usually pay annually from the start date of your E.ON SEG plan. But, you can request to be paid more frequently - up to 4 times a year. (Remember to send us a photo of your meter reading before each payment.)
How do I let E.ON Next know about a change in ownership?
If someone else now owns your renewable energy set-up (maybe you have moved home or premises), then you will need to email us at hi@eonnext.com with a photo of your export register, your forwarding address and the date you sold/vacated the property for us to close your account down.
If you're the new owners of the set-up please fill in this online form to let us know about any changes in ownership.
How do I let E.ON Next know about a change in ownership due to a bereavement?
First of all, we are very sorry for your loss. We understand this can be a difficult time, so please don't feel you have to rush. We'll ensure you don't lose a penny.
Please fill out this form so that we can update the account and sort out any payments.
Are SEG payments taxable?
A domestic customer can earn around £1,000 tax-free in SEG payments, providing that your solar panels are on a domestic property they own. (You’ll be liable for tax if you sell back more than 120% of what you use at home.)
I want my SEG scheme with E.ON Next, but another company supplies my electricity. Is that possible?
Yes. You can have different suppliers for your electricity supply and your SEG scheme payments.
What if there is an issue with my solar equipment?
Any issues with repairs, replacements or exchanges to generators or generation setup falls upon the generator.
You will need to contact your installer or another local accredited installer and all costs fall to yourself. If E.ON Solar installed your panels, please contact us on 0345 366 5981.
What happens if i have more panels installed?
If you have a current FiT (Feed-in Tariff) plan, you'll need to opt out of export on your current Feed-in Tariff to be able to sign up for SEG. Please email hi@eonnext.com with a photo of your generation meter and export reading on the same day and a new FiT plan can be generated.
Please note, you only need to opt out if the additional panels run through the same import meter as your original installation. If you've paid for a separate export meter then you can continue to receive generation and export on the original installation under the FT scheme and claim SEG payments for export on the additional panels.
Where can I read the full terms and conditions?
You can read our new full SEG terms and conditions, effective from 24 November 2025.
Our previous terms and conditions:
You can read our full SEG terms and conditions, effective from 10 November 2025 to 23 November 2025.
You can read our full SEG terms and conditions, effective from 1 October 2024 to 9 November 2025. Section 5.8 has been updated and changes have been applied from 1 October 2024.
You can read our full SEG terms and conditions, applicable prior to 1 October 2024.
Why doesn’t my quote match the prices for the Next Export Premium v2 tariff?
On 10 November 2025 we updated our Next Export Premium tariff v2 to Next Export Premium v3. If you’re eligible for this tariff and you received your quote before 10 November 2025, you may be eligible for the previous export payment rate. To be eligible for Next Export Premium v3 you must have a renewable system installed by E.ON Energy Installation Services Ltd.
Please check your install quote to confirm the details of the rate that has been offered to you. As part of the application process we’ll automatically check your installation quote and offer you the same rate.
If no rate has been offered to you on your install quote and your installation took place before 10 November 2025, you’re eligible for our Next Export Exclusive or Next Flex Export tariffs as detailed above.
Do businesses pay tax on their SEG payments?
SEG payments are considered trading income for businesses, so you have to pay taxes on them. But SEG payments are not subject to VAT, can be offset against other taxable income (such as profits from trading) and can be used to reduce a business's corporation tax liability.
It's always best to speak to an advisor to make sure you are paying the right amount of tax.
What if my business is VAT registered?
If your company is VAT registered, VAT will be added to your payment. But remember, SEG is a non-taxable renewable energy scheme.
You just need to complete a self-billing agreement and declare the VAT to HMRC.
The legal bit.
1 Time of use tariffs, excluding Economy 7, and Economy 10 variants from this definition. See explanation of time of use tariffs.