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Petition · past parliament

Remove requirements for certified installation to access Smart Export Guarantee

Closed 158 signatures

What the petition asks

To access the SEG generators have to demonstrate that the installation and installer are suitably certified, normally with an MCS (Microgeneration Certification Scheme) from the installer. This creates barriers to people who have self-installed renewable generation from accessing the SEG.
We want the Government to remove the requirement to demonstrate that the installation and installer are suitably certified, so that people who have self-installed renewable generation, such as solar panels, can access the SEG. These generators would still need to be approved by the DNO (District Network Operator) to be connected to the grid. This could help incentivise people to install new renewable capacity.

Timeline

22 Aug 2022 Petition opened for signatures
8 Mar 2023 Closed to new signatures

Key facts

Signatures 158
Status Closed
Opened 22 Aug 2022
Closed 8 Mar 2023

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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.