Glossary
Solar quote glossary
Plain-English definitions for quote terms that affect system design, savings estimates, batteries, rebates, and local installer comparisons.
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Small-scale Technology Certificate discount used in many Australian solar quotes.
Feed-in tariff
The rate paid for exported solar energy.
Self-consumption
Solar generation used directly by the property instead of exported.
Inverter
The device that converts solar panel DC electricity into AC electricity for the property.
Export limit
A network-imposed cap on how much solar energy can be exported to the grid.