Quick answer
Distribution networks can limit how much rooftop solar is exported to the grid. Limits can be fixed, zero-export or dynamic depending on network and connection.
What matters most
- Ask for the approved export setting before assuming feed-in revenue.
- An export limit does not necessarily cap how much solar you can use behind the meter.
- Batteries and load shifting can increase value where exports are constrained.
Solar decision framework
Separate production from value. System size and location drive generation; your daytime load drives self-consumption; tariff structure determines what each kilowatt-hour is worth.
How to calculate it with SunnyWatly
Use the relevant calculator with your own bill, quote or vehicle information. Defaults are examples only and can become stale as tariffs, rebates and hardware change.
Do not rely on a headline figure alone. Ask what assumptions sit behind the estimate and whether they match your property, tariff and usage pattern.
What can change the result
- Electricity usage and time of day.
- Retail import and feed-in tariffs.
- Roof, shading, inverter or charger constraints.
- Hardware efficiency and usable capacity.
- Network limits and future tariff changes.
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