When to use this calculator
Exported energy has a different value from electricity used on site when export and import rates differ.
Explore the solar generation & value calculators for other questions in this topic. For a related calculation, use the Solar Output Calculator: Estimate solar energy from rated capacity, equivalent full-sun hours and a system factor.
PUTTING IT INTO PRACTICE
Solar Export Revenue: a worked example
The values below are an illustrative example, not a recommendation. Replace them with measurements or assumptions that match your question.
| Input | Example value |
|---|---|
| Exported energy (kWh) | 1,200 |
| Export price per kWh | 0.08 |
| Result | 96 currency units |
- Check the input labels and enter the example values above.
- Apply the relationship: Export revenue = exported energy × export rate.
- The result is 96 currency units, rounded for display.
How to interpret your result
No eligibility rules, dynamic prices or contract fees are applied.
Peak sun hours describe equivalent full-power sunlight, not total daylight. Self-consumption and self-sufficiency have different denominators. On-site use and exports may have different monetary values.
Frequently asked questions
Are self-consumption and self-sufficiency the same percentage?
No. Self-consumption divides solar used on site by solar generated; self-sufficiency divides solar supplying demand by total site demand.
When is the solar export revenue calculator useful?
Exported energy has a different value from electricity used on site when export and import rates differ.
How do I use the solar export revenue calculator?
Enter exported energy (kwh), export price per kwh. The result updates automatically. Use the units shown beside each input; the example values illustrate the method.
Which formula does this calculator use?
Export revenue = exported energy × export rate.
What should I check before using the result?
No eligibility rules, dynamic prices or contract fees are applied.
How are results rounded?
Scalar numbers display up to six decimal places, with scientific notation for very large or small values. Text, fraction, date and schedule outputs use the format described on the tool. Intermediate calculations use JavaScript floating-point arithmetic. Keep sensible precision for your measurements.
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