Yuno Energy Rates: Price Per kWh, Plans & Solar Export
Yuno Energy's 24-hour urban discount rate is 39.10c/kWh (inc VAT) with a €264.73 annual standing charge since it repriced its new-customer plans on 23 October 2026, after a 1 July 2026 increase of 9.5% on electricity and 11% on gas. For solar owners, Yuno pays 17.16c/kWh as its standard Clean Export Guarantee rate (up 8% on 1 July 2026), credited twice yearly, still toward the lower end of the market. A partnership tier pays 31.32c/kWh, but only for customers who installed solar through PV Generation; eligibility is checked at sign-up and is not available to existing solar owners switching in.
Import rates verified 28 October 2026. Export rates verified 12 September 2026.
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Quick Answer
Yuno Energy pays 17.16 c/kWh for exported solar electricity under the Clean Export Guarantee, twice yearly. 15.75 c ex-VAT, up 8% on 1 July 2026. Partnership rate of 31.32 c/kWh for PV Generation installer customers only. For a typical 4.4 kWp Irish home exporting around 2,000 kWh per year, that's about €343 in annual export earnings.
Yuno Energy Microgen / CEG Plan
| CEG rate | 17.16 c/kWh (inc VAT) |
| Payment frequency | Twice yearly |
| Smart meter required | Yes, for measured exports |
| Cap on exports paid | Partnership rate restricted to PV Generation |
| Contract terms | Standard supply contract |
| Parent company | PrePayPower / Yuno Energy |
15.75 c ex-VAT, up 8% on 1 July 2026. Partnership rate of 31.32 c/kWh for PV Generation installer customers only.
Yuno Energy 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 Yuno Energy 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 | 39.10 c/kWh (inc VAT) |
| Plan | Variable Discount Plan 24h (€50 welcome bonus) |
| Standing charge | €264.73/year |
| Est. annual bill | €1,907 at 4,200 kWh/yr, excl. PSO levy |
Charging an electric car at home? Yuno Energy's EV night rate is 12.11c/kWh between 2am–6am. See how it ranks against every other supplier in our EV electricity tariffs comparison.
New-customer discounted rate, standard 24-hour urban meter, inc 9% VAT. Estimated bill is unit rate × usage plus standing charge, excluding the PSO levy. Import rates verified 28 October 2026.
Yuno Energy price changes 2026
Every announced change we have verified on the supplier's own site, newest first, with the date it takes effect. The rates on this page were last verified on 28 Oct 2026 and show the current price until each change lands.
- Yuno Energy
New-customer Variable Discount Plan repriced. The 24-hour urban rate went from 34.85c to 39.10c/kWh and the urban standing charge from €219.22 to €264.73; Variable Smart became 41.39c day, 26.08c night, 47.65c peak. Yuno's EV Standard Smart plan closed to new customers on 16 October, and Yuno's pricing page says a winter price freeze on electricity and gas runs from 13 October 2026 to 1 March 2027. source
- All suppliers
CRU-approved 2026/27 network charges added about €41.25 a year (€3.44 a month) to a typical domestic electricity bill after the regulator trimmed network revenue allowances by €138 million. Every supplier passes these charges through. source
- All suppliers
PSO levy cut by 66% for the 2026/27 levy year, to €0.51 a month for domestic customers (€6.12 a year ex-VAT, €6.67 inc VAT, down from €19.10). It is charged by every supplier, so it lowered every bill by the same amount. source
- Yuno Energy
Electricity up 9.5% and gas up 11%. The Clean Export Guarantee rate rose from 15.89c to 17.16c/kWh (31.32c on the PV Generation partnership tier). source
Full details of each rise, with before-and-after rates, are on the electricity price increases page. The underlying market is tracked daily on the wholesale electricity prices page. Budget 2027 on 6 October contained no universal energy credit: see what support exists instead.
What Yuno Energy 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 | Yuno Energy earnings |
|---|---|---|
| 2.6 kWp (6 panels) | 1,200 kWh | €206 |
| 3.5 kWp (8 panels) | 1,600 kWh | €275 |
| 4.4 kWp (10 panels) | 2,000 kWh | €343 |
| 5.3 kWp (12 panels) | 2,400 kWh | €412 |
| 5.3 kWp + battery | 1,400 kWh | €240 |
How CEG Payments Work with Yuno Energy
- Your installer notifies ESB Networks (NC6 form) to register your inverter as a microgenerator. Yuno Energy cannot pay CEG until ESBN approves this.
- You register with Yuno Energy 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 Yuno Energy automatically.
- CEG payment lands twice yearly as a bill credit (or cash payout where supported).
- Subsequent payments are automatic unless you change supplier or move house.
Switching to or from Yuno Energy
Switching to Yuno Energy
- 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 Yuno Energy
- 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
Yuno Energy vs Other Suppliers for Solar
| Supplier | CEG Rate | Payment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bord Gáis Energy | 18.50 c/kWh | Quarterly bill credit (after 3-month wait) | Yuno Energy vs Bord Gáis Energy |
| Electric Ireland | 19.50 c/kWh | Per billing cycle | Yuno Energy vs Electric Ireland |
| Pinergy | 18.50 c/kWh | Monthly bill credit | Yuno Energy vs Pinergy |
See the full ranking on our CEG rate comparison page, or compare on price and service in our guide to the best electricity provider in Ireland.
Yuno Energy Price Plans: Full Rate Card
Yuno Energy, sister company of PrePayPower with around 100,000 customers, raised electricity prices by 9.5% and gas by 11% on 1 July 2026, adding roughly €168 a year to a typical electricity bill. Its solar export rate rose 8% at the same time, to 17.16c/kWh. Its new-customer electricity plans were repriced again from 23 October 2026, and its gas plans are listed as effective 14 September 2026. Yuno's pricing page also says a winter price freeze on electricity and gas runs from 13 October 2026 to 1 March 2027. The 23 October rates are the prices new customers sign up on, and Yuno promotes the freeze alongside that sign-up offer. The page does not say whether customers who joined before 23 October keep their earlier rate, so existing customers should confirm their own rate with Yuno. These are the published residential rates by plan, inclusive of VAT, with urban figures first.
| Plan | Unit rate(s) | Standing charge | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Variable Discount Plan 24hr | 39.10c/kWh | €264.73/yr | New-customer single-rate plan, €50 welcome bonus, effective 23 October 2026. Rural: 39.10c/kWh, €326.24 standing. The non-discount Standard Plan is 39.49c/kWh with the same €264.73 standing charge. |
| NightSaver (day/night meter) | Day 40.97c / Night 23.79c | €327.83/yr | Cheap night window suits battery charging. Rural: same unit rates, €395.46 standing. |
| Variable Smart (smart meter) | Peak 47.65c / Day 41.39c / Night 26.08c | €264.73/yr | Time-of-use pricing, effective 23 October 2026. Rural: same unit rates, €326.24 standing. |
| EV Variable | 24hr 36.70c / EV 2am to 6am 12.11c | €334.19/yr | Four-hour cheap window for car charging, paid for with a higher standing charge. Rural: same unit rates, €366.02 standing. Yuno's EV Standard Smart plan (9.42c EV rate) closed to new customers on 16 October 2026. |
| Dual Fuel and Dual Fuel Smart | Electricity as above / Gas 11.60c | Electricity as above / Gas €150.03/yr | The electricity leg is priced the same as the matching electricity-only plan. Gas carbon tax of 1.25c/kWh is listed separately. |
| Gas only (Variable Bonus) | 11.60c/kWh | €150.03/yr | Plan effective 14 September 2026. Carbon tax of 1.25c/kWh is listed separately. |
Yuno runs an app-led, pay-in-advance billing model: you make an advance payment based on a usage prediction, then adjust as the app forecasts your spend. There are no long minimum terms on its standard plans, which keeps switching friction low, but rates can change with notice like any supplier.
For a solar household the picture is mixed. The night rate of 23.79c/kWh on the NightSaver plan is useful for topping up a battery in winter, but since 23 October its unit rates and standing charges are no longer among the cheapest we track. The standard 17.16c/kWh export rate is near the bottom of the table, so heavy exporters usually earn more elsewhere unless they qualify for the 31.32c/kWh PV Generation partnership tier. Plan rates re-verified 28 October 2026 and the export rate 28 August 2026; always confirm the live figure with Yuno before switching.
Yuno Energy Review: Is It Good for Solar?
Yuno Energy is a newer, app-led entrant from the PrePayPower group, and even after an 8% rise to 17.16 c/kWh on 1 July 2026 its standard CEG rate sits below the 18.5–19.5 c/kWh mid-pack. The one reason a solar owner would pick it is the 31.32 c/kWh partnership tier, but that is restricted to customers who installed through PV Generation and is not available to existing solar owners switching in. Its new-customer import rate rose to 39.10 c/kWh on 23 October 2026, so it is no longer one of the cheapest plans for everyday usage either.
Yuno Energy ranks 7th 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
Cons
- Standard CEG rate of 17.16 c/kWh sits near the bottom of the market (ranked 7th of 9); higher-paying suppliers exist.
- Import unit rate of 39.10 c/kWh is about 24% above the cheapest we track (31.50 c/kWh, SSE Airtricity).
- Pays export credit only twice yearly, so you wait longer to see the money.
- Restriction to note: partnership rate restricted to pv generation.
Bottom line: Yuno Energy is hard to recommend on export rate alone. Consider it only if a sign-up bonus, low import price, or a partnership tier offsets the lower CEG, and compare against higher-paying suppliers first.
Yuno Energy Microgen FAQ
What is the Yuno Energy CEG rate in 2026?
Yuno Energy pays 17.16 c/kWh (inclusive of VAT) for exported solar electricity, twice yearly.
When does Yuno Energy pay CEG?
Yuno Energy pays CEG twice yearly as a bill credit on your electricity account.
Can I switch to Yuno Energy 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 Yuno Energy and CEG payments resume from the next billing cycle.
Does Yuno Energy cap how many kWh of export it pays for?
Yuno Energy: Partnership rate restricted to PV Generation.
What are Yuno Energy's electricity rates and price per kWh?
Yuno Energy's standard residential price is 39.10 c/kWh per unit (inc VAT) on a new-customer 24-hour urban plan, plus a standing charge of €264.73/year. At typical usage of 4,200 kWh a year that works out to an estimated €1,907 bill (excluding the PSO levy) before any solar self-consumption or export credit. Discounted new-customer rates change often, so confirm the live price with Yuno Energy before switching.
Who owns Yuno Energy?
Yuno Energy is part of PrePayPower / Yuno Energy.
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. Budget 2027 raises the threshold to €600 from 2027. Income above that is taxable.
Is Yuno Energy the best supplier for solar?
Yuno Energy's CEG rate of 17.16 c/kWh ranks 7th 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
- Yuno Energy , yunoenergy.ie
- CRU, Microgeneration consumer information , cru.ie
Import rates last verified: 28 October 2026. Export (CEG) rates last verified: 12 September 2026.
Fact-checked by John Rooney, Solar Energy Editor. Editorial policy
John Rooney is the editor 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.
Compare All CEG Rates
The gap between the highest (19.50 c/kWh) and lowest (15.20 c/kWh) standard export rate is worth roughly €90 a year on a typical 4.4 kWp system exporting 2,000 kWh. See how every Irish supplier ranks on our full Clean Export Guarantee comparison.