Flogas for Solar Panel Owners
Flogas pays an 18.5 c/kWh export rate under the Clean Export Guarantee, the same headline microgeneration payment as Bord Gáis and Energia, credited every 2 months. Flogas is gas-led with a smaller (~80,000) electricity customer base and is most attractive for households already on a Flogas dual-fuel plan.
Last verified 6 May 2026
Fact-checked by John Rooney, Solar Energy Editor. Editorial policy
Quick Answer
Flogas pays 18.50 c/kWh for exported solar electricity under the Clean Export Guarantee, every 2 months. Standard CEG rate effective 6 Nov 2023: 18.5 c/kWh ex-VAT (20.0 c/kWh inc 9% VAT). Bi-monthly credit. For a typical 4.4 kWp Irish home exporting around 2,000 kWh per year, that's about €370 in annual export earnings.
Flogas Microgen / CEG Plan
| CEG rate | 18.50 c/kWh (inc VAT) |
| Payment frequency | Every 2 months |
| Smart meter required | Yes, for measured exports |
| Cap on exports paid | None published |
| Contract terms | Standard supply contract |
| Parent company | DCC plc |
Standard CEG rate effective 6 Nov 2023: 18.5 c/kWh ex-VAT (20.0 c/kWh inc 9% VAT). Bi-monthly credit.
Flogas Rates & Prices for Solar Homes
Your solar export earnings only tell half the story. What you pay to import electricity at night and on dull days matters just as much. Here is what Flogas charges a new customer on a standard 24-hour urban meter, alongside an estimated annual bill at typical usage (4,200 kWh).
| Import unit rate | 31.72 c/kWh (inc VAT) |
| Standing charge | €252.65/year |
| Est. annual bill | €1585 at 4,200 kWh/yr |
New-customer discounted rate, standard 24-hour urban meter, inc 9% VAT. Import rates verified 13 May 2026.
What Flogas CEG Is Worth to You
Annual export earnings depend on system size and how much of your generation you self-consume.
| System size | Typical annual export | Flogas earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 2.6 kWp (6 panels) | 1,200 kWh | €222 |
| 3.5 kWp (8 panels) | 1,600 kWh | €296 |
| 4.4 kWp (10 panels) | 2,000 kWh | €370 |
| 5.3 kWp (12 panels) | 2,400 kWh | €444 |
| 5.3 kWp + battery | 1,400 kWh | €259 |
How CEG Payments Work with Flogas
- Your installer notifies ESB Networks (NC6 form) to register your inverter as a microgenerator. Flogas cannot pay CEG until ESBN approves this.
- You register with Flogas via their app, account portal or customer service, including MPRN, NC6 confirmation and IBAN.
- Your smart meter records imports and exports half-hourly, with readings flowing to Flogas automatically.
- CEG payment lands every 2 months as a bill credit (or cash payout where supported).
- Subsequent payments are automatic unless you change supplier or move house.
Switching to or from Flogas
Switching to Flogas
- Sign up online or by phone, switch completes in 2–14 days
- Re-register your microgenerator (NC6 + MPRN)
- First CEG credit lands at the next billing cycle
- Existing exports during the switch are paid by your old supplier
Switching away from Flogas
- Check for early-exit fees on your tariff (most CEG plans don't charge)
- Final bill clears any outstanding CEG credit
- CEG isn't portable, re-register with new supplier
- Best time: end of your billing period to capture all earnings
Flogas vs Other Suppliers for Solar
| Supplier | CEG Rate | Payment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bord Gáis Energy | 18.50 c/kWh | Quarterly bill credit (after 3-month wait) | Flogas vs Bord Gáis Energy |
| Energia | 18.50 c/kWh | Bi-monthly bill credit | Flogas vs Energia |
| Electric Ireland | 19.50 c/kWh | Per billing cycle | Flogas vs Electric Ireland |
| SSE Airtricity | 19.50 c/kWh | Quarterly bill credit | Flogas vs SSE Airtricity |
See the full ranking on our CEG rate comparison page.
Flogas Export Rate & Microgeneration Payment Explained
Flogas pays a microgeneration export rate of 18.5 c/kWh under the Clean Export Guarantee (CEG), the same headline feed-in tariff as Bord Gáis Energy and Energia. Unlike most suppliers who credit monthly or quarterly, Flogas pays the microgeneration payment every 2 months as a credit on your electricity bill.
So how much does Flogas pay for microgeneration? A typical Irish home with a 4.4 kWp system exports roughly 2,000 kWh a year, which earns about €370 a year from Flogas at the 18.5 c/kWh rate. The first €400 of export income is tax-free each year until the end of 2028.
Flogas Rates at a Glance
Your overall value from Flogas depends on import rates too, not just the export rate. Here are the verified residential Flogas rates for a standard urban 24-hour plan.
| Export rate (CEG / feed-in tariff) | 18.50 c/kWh |
| Microgeneration payment frequency | Every 2 months |
| Import unit rate | 31.72 c/kWh |
| Standing charge | €252.65/year |
| Estimated annual bill (4,200 kWh) | €1585 |
Import unit rate and standing charge verified 13 May 2026. Rates inc VAT, typical new-customer discounted urban tariff; confirm directly with Flogas before switching.
Flogas Review: Is It Good for Solar?
Flogas is a smaller dual-fuel supplier whose CEG rate has held steady since November 2023, paid every two months. It rarely tops the rankings, but for households already with Flogas for gas, keeping export and supply under one provider can be simpler than chasing a marginally higher rate elsewhere.
Flogas ranks 6th of 9 on export rate. Whether it suits you depends on your full bill, not just the export rate, so we weigh import prices, standing charge, payment speed and any restrictions below.
Pros
- Mid-table CEG rate of 18.50 c/kWh (ranked 6th of 9), competitive without leading the market.
- Import unit rate of 31.72 c/kWh is competitive for everyday usage.
- Pays export credit monthly, the fastest cadence available.
- No published cap on the volume of exports paid for.
Cons
Bottom line: Flogas is a reasonable middle-of-the-road option. Run your own numbers against the full ranking before committing.
Flogas Microgen FAQ
What is the Flogas CEG rate in 2026?
Flogas pays 18.50 c/kWh (inclusive of VAT) for exported solar electricity, every 2 months.
When does Flogas pay CEG?
Flogas pays CEG every 2 months as a bill credit on your electricity account.
Can I switch to Flogas as a solar owner?
Yes. Every Irish supplier is required by law to offer a CEG tariff. Switching takes 2–14 days and you don't lose power. You re-register your microgenerator with Flogas and CEG payments resume from the next billing cycle.
Does Flogas cap how many kWh of export it pays for?
Flogas: None published.
What are Flogas's electricity rates and price per kWh?
Flogas's standard residential price is 31.72 c/kWh per unit (inc VAT) on a new-customer 24-hour urban plan, plus a standing charge of €252.65/year. At typical usage of 4,200 kWh a year that works out to an estimated €1585 bill before any solar self-consumption or export credit. Discounted new-customer rates change often, so confirm the live price with Flogas before switching.
Who owns Flogas?
Flogas is part of DCC plc.
Is the CEG payment taxable?
Under Section 216D of the Taxes Consolidation Act 1997 (as extended by Finance Act 2025 to 31 December 2028), the first €400 per year of CEG export income is exempt from income tax. Income above that is taxable.
Is Flogas the best supplier for solar?
Flogas's CEG rate of 18.50 c/kWh ranks 6th of 9 in the Irish market. The 'best' supplier depends on your overall bill, not just export rate, compare import unit rates, standing charges and any sign-up bonuses on our hub page.
Sources
Last verified: 6 May 2026
Fact-checked by John Rooney, Solar Energy Editor. Editorial policy
John Rooney is the founder of Solar Info and has been covering the Irish solar energy market since 2023. He fact-checks all content against official SEAI data and maintains relationships with SEAI-registered installers across Ireland.
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