What happens to the electricity I don't use?

A typical home will use roughly a third of the electricity generated by a solar energy system, and the surplus power flows into the National Grid. In some cases, you can be paid for the surplus energy you don’t use through the Smart Export Guarantee.


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A lot of customers choose to have battery storage installed alongside their solar panels. This enables them to store the excess electricity they generate and don’t use. This is particularly useful during times when sunlight is limited, and it helps maximise the value of their investment.