When your business generates excess electricity from solar panels, that energy is exported back to the grid. To ensure you are paid correctly, your export must be measured through a registered export meter and linked to the appropriate export arrangement.
At Flame Energy, we support businesses in setting up and managing export infrastructure, ensuring you are on the right tariff, with the correct metering and billing structure in place.
This is a key part of securing the best solar export tariff UK for your site and maximising the value of your renewable generation.
An export meter records the amount of electricity your business sends back to the grid from onsite generation such as solar PV or battery systems.
Unlike your import meter, which tracks electricity you consume, the export meter ensures every exported kilowatt-hour is measured and eligible for payment under your export agreement.
Most modern systems use smart metering technology capable of half-hourly readings, which is required for accurate export billing under today’s energy market arrangements.
Your export MPAN (Meter Point Administration Number) is a unique identifier assigned to your export connection.
It is essential for:
Without an export MPAN, your system cannot be properly registered for export payments. This is typically issued by your Distribution Network Operator (DNO) once your solar installation has been commissioned.
Choosing the right export arrangement is just as important as installing solar panels.
The best solar export tariff UK businesses can access will depend on:
Some tariffs reward exporting during peak demand periods, while others offer a fixed rate for all exported energy. Selecting the right structure can significantly increase annual revenue from your solar system.
We help businesses compare and structure export agreements to maximise returns based on their operational profile.
For commercial export customers, metering comes with additional industry charges that are often not clearly understood.
These typically include:
MOP (Meter Operator)
The MOP is responsible for installing and maintaining your export meter and ensuring it functions correctly.
DC (Data Collector)
The Data Collector retrieves half-hourly meter readings and validates the data used for billing.
DA (Data Aggregator)
The Data Aggregator processes and formats export data so it can be used for settlement and supplier billing.
These services ensure your export data is accurate and compliant within the UK electricity market.
Together, they form part of your wider metering and settlement structure and are often bundled into your commercial energy contract.
A correctly configured export system ensures:
Incorrect setup can delay payments or reduce export revenue, particularly in commercial installations with higher generation volumes.
Flame Energy supports businesses with end-to-end export setup, including:
We ensure your system is not only installed correctly but also fully optimised commercially.
If your business is generating solar energy or planning a new installation, we can help you maximise export income and ensure your metering is fully compliant.
Contact Flame Energy today to review your export setup and secure the most suitable export arrangement for your site.
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