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

LabourDerbyshire 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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