Smart Export Guarantee

What is the Smart Export Guarantee?

The Smart Export Guarantee replaced Feed In Tariff in 2019.

The Solar industry transformed from subsidised, under Feed in Tariff, to marketised with Smart Export Guarantee. Naked Solar’s mission to improve the solar industry includes bringing you the facts about Solar Export Guarantee so you can make the best choices for your Solar Life.

Smart Export Guarantee requires Electrical Energy Suppliers to pay Solar PV owners for their exported electric so here’s the 6 facts you need to know.

You can shop around to get the best rate for your exported energy.
Smart Tariffs are available which pay different rates at different times of day.
Most Tariffs will simply pay a flat rate per kWh no matter what time of day the export happens.
Systems claiming FIT are eligible by opting out of the Export element of thier payments while still keeping the lucrative FIT payments.
Your energy supplier will need to install a smart meter if you don’t already have one.
Make sure your Solar PV system is installed by an MCS accredited installer.
Many customers take advantage of charging batteries on off-peak electric to export at lucrative peak-rates with Solar Grid Trading.

Each energy supplier will have their own terms and conditions as to who can apply for the SEG with them, some will require them to be your main energy supplier, all will need proof that your solar install has been undertaken by an MCS qualified installer like Naked Solar.

Please read all the Energy Suppliers contract information before choosing who to export your solar energy to. Remember that Solar Grid Trading rates will vary as often as energy prices do and choosing a Solar PV & Battery Storage system is a longer term decision. Before being tempted by any special offers to entice you to choose a system because it’s linked to a current tariff, bear in mind this may lead to dissapointment in a couple of years when the tariff changes.

Shelley Sampson - Finance and Growth Director

Shelley Sampson is a founding member of the Naked Solar team, having played a pivotal role in the company’s evolution from a startup to a leading force in the renewable energy sector since 2010 . As the Finance and Growth Director, Shelley combines strategic financial oversight with a deeply rooted passion for ethical business practices.

Expertise & Professional Background

Before dedicating her career to solar energy, Shelley spent several years working within the oil industry. This unique background provides her with a comprehensive understanding of the global energy landscape and the critical importance of the transition to sustainable power.

She studied Business Studies at Leeds Metropolitan University, which laid the foundation for her analytical approach to business scaling and operational excellence.

While her title focuses on finance and growth, Shelley’s core mission is centered on the customer experience. Having been involved in the business since its inception, she is a fierce advocate for consumer rights within the renewables industry. She ensures that every Naked Solar client is treated with transparency and respect, overseeing a culture that prioritises high-quality installations and long-term system performance over short-term gains.