If your solar system sometimes produces more electricity than you use, where does the extra go? With net metering, it can be exported to the grid and credited against the electricity you draw at other times.
The basic idea
A special meter records electricity flowing in both directions: what you import from the grid and what you export from your solar system. Your bill is then based on the difference, according to the rules of your electricity distribution company.
Who it suits
- Homes and businesses with a grid connection
- Sites where solar production during the day is often higher than consumption
- Owners who want to make full use of their roof space
What to check before applying
- The current net metering rules and eligibility set by the government and your distribution company
- The application process and required documents
- Technical requirements for the inverter and meter
- Any limits on system size
Rules and procedures can change, so always confirm the latest requirements with your distribution company before you plan a system around net metering.
How we can help
We can talk you through whether net metering makes sense for your site and what the application involves.