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Scottish Power SmartGen: 6p/kWh

Checked directly against Scottish Power's own tariff page on 28 October 2026. Suppliers are named factually; this is not a partnership or an endorsement.

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  • Priced before anyone visits
  • Installed by our MCS-certified, fully insured teams

The rate, and who can get it

6p per kWh exported, checked 28 October 2026
Open to any supplier

How it compares

The rate

6p/kWh.

Variable rate; payments within a 90-day period. A 14-day cooling-off period applies after applying.

Source: scottishpower.co.uk, checked 28 October 2026.

Who can get it

  • Open to customers who meet the SEG eligibility criteria; no Scottish Power electricity supply required
  • Variable rate that can go up or down
  • Payments are made within a 90-day period

None required: the page says customers who meet the SEG eligibility criteria can take this tariff.

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Does this pair with a Clearline installation?

Yes, in principle. Scottish Power does not require the solar or battery to be installed by Scottish Power itself for this rate.

Effect of Scottish Power SmartGen on payback per package, standard 12 panel system
PackageSystem, installedExport income, year oneTotal year one benefitSimple payback
LONGi solar only
£6,360
£297
£543
11.7 yrs
Solar + Duracell Dura16
£10,810
£201
£877
12.3 yrs
Solar + Tesla Powerwall 3
£12,710
£201
£877
14.5 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.

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Every installation is carried out by our teams, who hold:

  • MCS certified
  • TrustMark registered
  • NAPIT registered
  • NICEIC registered
  • RECC member
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How Scottish Power SmartGen compares

The highest all-day rate we checked across every supplier is Good Energy's Solar Savings Exclusive at 25p/kWh. This tariff pays 6p/kWh, 19p below that. Compare all 35 on one page →

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Three details. We call or text within one working day to book your free 30-minute design call, on video or by phone if you prefer.

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Free, no obligation, nobody visits your home. Prefer to talk? 07782 219224

Your design call is with Niall or Vince, our residential energy consultants.

FAQs

Scottish Power SmartGen questions, answered

How much does Scottish Power pay on SmartGen?

6p/kWh, as published on Scottish Power's own tariff page and checked 28 October 2026.

Who can get SmartGen?

Open to customers who meet the SEG eligibility criteria; no Scottish Power electricity supply required. Variable rate that can go up or down. Payments are made within a 90-day period.

Does this work with a Clearline installation?

Yes, in principle. Scottish Power does not require the solar or battery to be installed by Scottish Power itself for this rate.

Free, no obligation

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Takes about two minutes. We call or text within one working day to book your free 30-minute video design call at a time that suits you. We design it around your roof and your numbers, and our MCS-certified, fully insured installation teams install it.

Installations can only go ahead for homeowners, as the system is fixed to the property. Do carry on if you own it, or you are about to.
Flats and apartments usually share a roof, which rules most installations out. Send your details anyway and we will tell you honestly what is possible.
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