Solar feed-in tariffs explained without the jargon. Understand what your exported electricity is worth, how tariffs work and what really matters when comparing electricity plans.
A solar feed-in tariff is the rate an electricity retailer pays or credits for eligible excess solar electricity exported from a home or small business to the grid.
It is normally expressed in cents per kilowatt-hour and appears as a credit on your electricity bill.
Solar generation can be consumed in the home, stored in a battery or exported to the grid depending on household demand and system configuration.
Panels produce electricity during daylight hours.
Electricity can directly power appliances and household loads.
Compatible batteries can store energy for later use.
Eligible excess electricity can be exported for a credit.
Retailers can structure export credits differently. The headline cents-per-kWh figure doesn't tell the whole story.
A retailer can offer an attractive export rate while charging more elsewhere. What matters is the total annual cost of your electricity plan.
Your system design, household behaviour, battery strategy and electricity plan all influence the result.
System size, orientation and shading affect how much electricity is generated.
Appliances operating during daylight can increase self-consumption.
Export limits and dynamic controls can restrict how much energy reaches the grid.
Charging and discharge behaviour affects when solar energy is consumed or exported.
Export rates, import prices, caps and eligibility conditions vary between plans.
Solar generation changes throughout the year with weather, daylight and household occupancy.
The right comparison is the estimated annual bill based on your household's actual import and export behaviour.
We can model expected generation and self-consumption and recommend solar and battery sizing based on your actual household usage.
Retailer rates, government programs and eligibility conditions can change. Always confirm current terms before making an investment decision.
Speak with Solar Link Australia about solar and battery options designed around your household's energy usage.
Government programs, retailer offers, tariffs and eligibility rules can change. Customers should confirm current terms before signing a contract or making an investment decision.
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