Written Question·Department for Energy Security and Net Zero·UIN 110656

Solar Power: Finance

Tabled: 3 February 2026
Answered: 11 February 2026

Question

John Whitby

Labour — Derbyshire Dales

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, what assessment his Department has made of the effectiveness of current mechanisms supporting small-scale solar generation following the closure of the Feed-in Tariff scheme.

Answer

Michael Shanks
The Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) is a market-led mechanism that ensures small-scale solar generators receive payment for any electricity exported to the grid. The Government keeps current market offerings under review to assess whether the market is conti...
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