How to Register Your PV Panels for Grid Export at Malabar

Your solar panels are professionally installed and commissioned by certified installers, ensuring your system is safe, efficient, and fully compliant with domestic export standards (G98). Once connected to your local electricity network, your panels start generating electricity for your home immediately – no additional certification or technical approvals are required.

Getting credited for the electricity your solar panels export to the grid is easy if you follow these steps:

Step 1: Confirm Your Electricity Supplier

You must be with a supplier that offers a Smart Export Guarantee (SEG) tariff. This means that they support electricity export.

Many high street suppliers offer SEG tariffs, including Octopus, OVO, E.on, and British Gas.

Step 2: Request Export Approval from the Network Operator

The electricity at is connected via ‘Energy Assets’, an Independent Distribution Network Operator (IDNO).

Your energy supplier will require written confirmation from Energy Assets that your property is approved to export electricity to the grid. This is often referred to as:

• An IDNO (or DNO) approval letter
• Confirmation of export capability

You may need to contact Energy Assets directly to request this confirmation. This can take time, and follow-ups are sometimes required. This step is essential; your supplier cannot pay you for exported energy without it.

Step 3: Apply for your Smart Export Guarantee Tariff

Once you have the export approval confirmation:

• Apply for an export tariff with your supplier
• Upload your approval letter when prompted
• Confirm your smart meter details

Your supplier will then:

• Create an export MPAN (a separate identifier for exported electricity)
• Activate export payments once everything is in place

This process typically takes a few weeks.

Step 4: Start Receiving Export Credits

Once live:

• You pay for electricity you import
• You are credited for electricity you export
• Your bill reflects the net result

In summer months with more daylight, export can significantly reduce your overall electricity costs. In winter, the export amount is lower but still helps reduce your bill.