SEG Tariffs for Hotels 2026 — UK Supplier Comparison
SEG tariffs for UK hotel solar 2026. Octopus, E.ON, EDF, British Gas Business, Shell Energy compared. Fixed vs variable tariff, contract term, export limits, payment frequency.
UK hotel solar PV installations that export surplus generation to the grid qualify for Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) payments. While hotels typically self-consume 85-95% of generation (limiting export volume), the residual export still contributes £200-£2,800/year of additional revenue depending on system size.
How SEG works
Suppliers above 150,000 customer threshold legally required to offer SEG tariffs to MCS-certified solar generators with smart meters. Tariffs vary materially by supplier — typical 2026 range 4-15p/kWh.
Supplier comparison 2026
Octopus Energy Business — typically 8-15p/kWh fixed tariff. Strong customer service. Smart meter integration. Top of supplier comparison for most hotel SEG arrangements.
E.ON Next Business — typically 4-7p/kWh. Multi-supplier convenience for hotels also on E.ON import contract.
EDF Energy Business — typically 5-8p/kWh. Long-term supplier relationships preferred.
British Gas Business — typically 4-6p/kWh. Limited SEG investment historically.
Shell Energy / Ovo Business — typically 5-9p/kWh. Mid-pack offering.
Practical decisions
For hotels with substantial residual export (>15% of total generation), supplier selection materially affects SEG revenue — typical £400-£1,400/year delta between best and worst SEG offerings for a 100 kW hotel install.
For hotels with very high self-consumption (>95% — typical of spa, conference, country house properties), SEG revenue is small enough that supplier convenience typically beats marginal SEG tariff optimisation.
See hotel solar grants & funding for the broader funding route guide.