Question follow-through · 127097

Solar Power: Microgeneration

To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether excess domestic energy derived from plug in solar will be able to be exported to the grid.

answeredDepartment for Energy Security and Net Zero

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Department for Energy Security and Net Zero
Tabled
14 Apr 2026
Target answer date
16 Apr 2026
Answer
22 Apr 2026 · 8 calendar days after tabling

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Recorded timeline

  1. 14 Apr 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, whether excess domestic energy derived from plug in solar will be able to be exported to the grid.

  2. 16 Apr 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 22 Apr 2026

    Answer published

    We expect most households to be able to consume the majority of electricity generated themselves. However, any excess electricity generated from plug-in solar panels would be automatically exported to the grid.

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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