Why do you need an export tariff?

An export tariff is a way to get paid for the energy you send back to the grid. If you don't have one, you could be giving away your solar energy for free. 

Without an export tariff, any excess electricity your solar panels generate that you don't use still goes to the grid, but you won't receive any payment for it. 

This means:

• You miss out on earnings that could help offset your electricity bills. 
  
• You can't minimise your payback period. 
  
• You might still need to buy electricity from the grid at night, or in bad weather, paying for energy even though you've already given some away for free.

How to get an export tariff?

To start earning for your exported energy, check with energy providers, such as Octopus, to find a tariff that suits you. The best export tariffs for Smug and optimisation, are variable time-of-use tariffs.