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Flexible exports
Flexible exports are a smarter way to send your solar energy to the grid. It adjusts export limits in real time, so you can share more clean energy while helping keep the network stable.
Get more from your solar with flexible exports
Flexible exports are a smarter way to send your solar energy into the grid. They adjust export limits in real time, allowing you to share more clean energy.
They allow customers with single-phase power, who currently have a fixed 5kW solar export limit, to double their solar exports most of the time, without destabilising the grid or causing local reliability issues. We estimate flexible exports will unlock an additional 600MW of solar energy exports to the grid by 2035, worth $100M+ to solar customers connected to our network.
We are working with solar inverter manufacturers, retailers and installers to make flexible exports available to all export-limited customers. Our customer trial, now underway, is helping us design flexible exports as a standard solar connection option.
Flexible exports doesn’t affect your ability to consume your own solar energy, which delivers the best value for solar customers. If you have excess solar energy that you cannot consume and want to export back to the grid, flexible exports will deliver you savings.
What is flexible exports?
When your home solar system generates more solar energy than your home uses, you want to make the most of it.
Flexible exports help you export more of your extra energy back into the grid - up to 10kW most of the time.
This means:
- Less energy goes to waste
- You can earn more money from the solar energy you generate
- You’re part of a smarter, more flexible electricity network
It’s all about helping you get more from your solar - while supporting a grid that works for everyone.
Why we're moving to flexible exports
Quite simply, flexible exports are a smarter way to send your solar energy to the grid.
More homes and businesses are installing rooftop solar. When too much unused energy is sent to the grid (especially during the middle of the day), it can overload the power grid and cause large outages.
Flexible exports help:
- Reduce wasted solar energy caused by fixed export limits
- More customers connect to, and export, solar power
- Keep the network stable and reliable
- Future-proof the electricity network
How do flexible exports work?
Here’s how we export your solar energy - flexibly and smartly.
- Your smart inverter connects to Endeavour Energy over the internet
- You can export up to 10kW of excess solar - most of the time
- Solar exports adjust automatically, to help keep the grid stable
- You can check your exports using your solar inverter or retailer app
Only compatible smart solar inverters can be used in this program.
Am I eligible for flexible exports?
To take part in the flexible exports trial, you will need to:
Be at least 18 year sold
You must have net export metering for your solar inverter
You need a single-phase rooftop solar system larger than 5kW with an approved inverter that connects to your home internet (Wi-Fi or cable)
Steps to participate in flexible exports trial
1
Check your eligibility
You’ll need a single-phase solar system over 5kW, as well as a compliant inverter connected to your internet. Check if you're eligible and if your inverter is compatible - see FAQs below.
2
Register for the trial
You will need to complete the trial registration form.
Be ready with:
- Your National Metering Identifier (NMI) number, which is a 10 or 11 character identifier found on your electricity bill
- A photo of your inverter label (showing the make and model)
3
We review and enable your system
We’ll assess the application to confirm your eligibility. Once approved, your system will be enabled for flexible exports.
Common questions about flexible exports
Learn how flexible exports can benefit your home by managing the flow of solar power into the network.
How does the flexible exports trial work?
How does the flexible exports trial work?
Will participating in the trial cost me anything?
Will participating in the trial cost me anything?
What if I'm not eligible now, but I want to participate later?
What if I'm not eligible now, but I want to participate later?
How do I find my National Metering Identifier (NMI)?
How do I find my National Metering Identifier (NMI)?
How do I find the model and serial number of my solar inverter?
How do I find the model and serial number of my solar inverter?
How do I know if I have net export metering configured to my solar inverter?
How do I know if I have net export metering configured to my solar inverter?
Will I be notified if my solar exports are reduced?
Will I be notified if my solar exports are reduced?
How do I know if I have an eligible solar inverter?
How do I know if I have an eligible solar inverter?
