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Feed-in-tariff rates
The minimum solar feed-in-tariff rates are set by the independent Tasmanian Economic Regulator each year.
The FiT you receive depends on the size of your solar system, and whether you are a business or residential customer.
Standard FiT residential customers
Standard Feed-in Tariff for residential customers (X4I/140)
Available to regulated small customers that meet the below system eligibility.
| Eligibility | Rate |
|---|---|
|
9.276 cents/kWh |
- Quarterly bills with estimated readings will result in zero kWh displayed in your feed in credits. Don’t worry, you won’t lose the credits as you’ll see them the next time a true reading is obtained at your home.
- 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027
- Rates will be reset by the Regulator on 1 July 2027
Planning to upgrade your solar system? If adding panels or increasing your system size will take you above the Standard Feed-in Tariff eligibility limits (10kW for single-phase connections or 30kW for three-phase connections), the feed-in tariff rate you receive per kWh exported may change. We recommend contacting us on 1300 13 2003 before proceeding to discuss how your feed-in tariff could be affected.
Non-Qualifying feed-in (X6I) – 160:
Non-Qualifying feed-in (X6I) – 160:
Applies to customers whose solar system exceeds the size limits for the Standard Feed-in Tariff. If you have this tariff, please contact us on 1300 13 2003 (Monday - Friday, 8am-6pm) to discuss your FiT rate.
More information
Visit the Regulator website to learn more about how the Regulator sets the feed-in tariff.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'gross' and 'net' solar?
Your 'gross' solar is all of the electricity produced by your solar system, this is measured by your solar inverter. Your 'net' solar is the excess solar generation (what you don't use yourself) which is sent to the grid (you receive a rebate for this power known as the Feed-in Tariff (FiT). This power is measured on the same electricity meter as your household consumption.
When you're on aurora+, you'll see your 'net' solar displayed on your app, so you'll know how much solar you're exporting each day down to the hour.
Why isn’t the usage comparison graph on the bill accurate when I have a solar feed-in tariff?
There are a couple of reasons why the usage comparison graph and the average daily cost on the back page of your bill may not be accurate when you have solar.
The usage comparison graph compares the total amount of kWhs used in your home in the billing period, to the same time last year (if possible) as well as the average usage of other Tasmanian households.
Because we do not have access to the amount of solar you generate and use yourself, this cannot be added to the total of kWh used in your household.
As well, your exported solar energy (the solar you don’t use yourself and feed into the grid) is added to the total of your kWh used.
We are aware that this is not ideal and apologise for any inconvenience.
How much power should my solar system be generating?
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When figuring out how much power your solar system should be producing, there are two main things you'll need to determine - the size of your system and the amount of average sunlight hours where you live.