Plug-in solar export payments: will I get paid?
For most people, no. [pluginsolarcalculator]
Smart Export Guarantee (SEG)
Plug-in kits don't qualify for SEG, because SEG requires MCS or equivalent certification. [pluginsolarcalculator]
Octopus plug in solar export
Octopus Outgoing Prime pays export only if you bought the kit from Octopus and Octopus supplies your home. It pays 9p/kWh, or 16p/kWh from 4pm to 7pm, and needs ENA registration and network operator approval. [Octopus; pluginsolarcalculator]
Questions
Will I be paid for spare plug-in solar power?
Plug-in kits don't qualify for the Smart Export Guarantee. Octopus pays export (Outgoing Prime) only if you bought the kit from Octopus and Octopus is your supplier.