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Do plug-in solar kits get export payments?

4 min read · last reviewed 2026-08-24 · HomeSolarKit editorial team

Summary

Why you should not assume export income, how eligibility varies, and what to ask your supplier.

What you will learn

  • Why export income is not assumed
  • What varies between suppliers
  • How to model this cautiously

Do not assume payment

Eligibility for export payments is a separate matter from the product itself, varies by supplier, and should not be assumed for a plug-in solar kit. Our calculator therefore defaults exported electricity income to zero.

If your supplier has confirmed both eligibility and a rate for your specific system, you can model that separately — clearly labelled as conditional.

Questions worth asking your supplier

Ask whether they accept a system of this type, what evidence they require, what rate would apply and whether metering arrangements need to change. Get the answer in writing before factoring it into your decision.

Want a number for your own home?

Our calculator shows every assumption it uses, and values exported electricity at £0 unless you tell it otherwise.

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This guide is general information, not legal, electrical, planning or financial advice. Product requirements, network-registration arrangements and property permissions can vary — always check the exact product documentation and current registration status before purchase.

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