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British GasBritish Gas Export Extra: 8p/kWh
Checked directly against British Gas's own tariff page on 3 September 2026. Suppliers are named factually; this is not a partnership or an endorsement.
The rate, and who can get it
The rate
8p/kWh.
Source: britishgas.co.uk, checked 3 September 2026.
Who can get it
- Exclusive to British Gas electricity customers
- System size over 15kW
- Smart meter required
- MCS certificate, Flexi-Orb certificate, or an equivalent accreditation certificate required
- Proof of grid connection (G98/G99) required
Must be a British Gas electricity import customer.
Does this pair with a Clearline-arranged installation?
Yes, in principle. British Gas does not require the solar or battery to be installed by British Gas itself for this rate.
| Package | System, installed | Export income, year one | Total year one benefit | Simple payback |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LONGi solar only | £6,360 | £396 | £642 | 9.9 yrs |
| Solar + Duracell Dura16 | £10,810 | £396 | £945 | 11.4 yrs |
| Solar + Tesla Powerwall 3 | £12,710 | £396 | £945 | 13.4 yrs |
Standard 12 panel, 6.36 kWp system, national mean yield, 2,700 kWh typical use, run through the same model as every county page. Your free design call prices your actual roof.
Every installation is carried out by teams holding:
How British Gas Export Extra compares
The highest flat rate we checked across every supplier is Good Energy's Solar Savings Exclusive at 25p/kWh. This tariff pays 8p/kWh, 17.0p below that. Compare all 26 on one page →
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British Gas Export Extra questions, answered
How much does British Gas pay on Export Extra?
8p/kWh, as published on British Gas's own tariff page and checked 3 September 2026.
Who can get Export Extra?
Exclusive to British Gas electricity customers. System size over 15kW. Smart meter required. MCS certificate, Flexi-Orb certificate, or an equivalent accreditation certificate required. Proof of grid connection (G98/G99) required.
Does this work with a Clearline-arranged installation?
Yes, in principle. British Gas does not require the solar or battery to be installed by British Gas itself for this rate.
Get your free quote
Takes about two minutes. We work out your options, then confirm your free remote design call, on video, at a time that suits you. It starts with your roof and your numbers, and the design is built around them rather than around a product someone needs to shift.