Storage & energy management
Industry Term

Export Rate

An export rate is the compensation a utility or program provides for energy sent from a solar system to the grid.
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What does Export Rate mean?

An export rate is the compensation a utility or program provides for energy sent from a solar system to the grid.

Why do export rates affect battery value?

When export rates are low, system owners may benefit more from storing solar energy for later self-use than from sending it to the grid. This is one reason batteries are becoming a more common part of solar economics.

How it relates to Tigo

Tigo’s Microinverter Tax materials connect changing utility rate structures with the growing value of efficient storage.

Related glossary terms

  • Solar Export Value
  • Time-of-Use Rates
  • Load Shifting
  • Self-Consumption