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How to Set Up a Net Feed-in Tariff (FiT)

Published on 10 Dec 2021

This articles describes how to setup a tariff under a net feed-in tariff (FiT) scheme (grid connection type). The following steps apply for both manually created and automatically generated utility tariffs.


Step 1: Specify the Utility and Tariff.

  • This can be done using the manual utility setup, or by using the automatic usage rates.
  • If automatic usage rates is selected, you may select a Utility and Tariff from the list of available options. You may also specify a post solar tariff.


  • Alternatively, you may choose to enter the tariff and bill information manually. When this option is selected, you may choose an annual or monthly input.


The following screenshot shows tariff rates entered on an annual basis:


The following screenshot shows tariff rates entered on a monthly basis:

Step 2: Specify the Grid Connection Type

  • From the dropdown menu, select the correct grid connection type for your tariff.

Step 3: Specify the inflation rates

  • Next, enter the inflation rates when buying from the utility as well as when selling to the utility.

Step 4: Apply the FiT revenue towards the utility bill

  • As an option, you may choose to apply the feed-in tariff revenue towards lowering the utility bill. To do so, toggle the option shown below:

Step 5: Enter the electricity bills

  • Enter the electricity bills for your project.
  • When manually inputting the electricity bills, you may enter monthly consumption, annual consumption, average monthly consumption, or the property size. You may then enter bills expressed as either a $ or kWh value.
  • Alternatively, you may enter Green Button Data by selecting the option to Upload Usage.

Step 6: Select a consumption profile

  • Finally, select the consumption profile that best describes the consumption of your client.

Related Articles

How to Set Up a Gross Feed-in Tariff

Understanding Different Grid Connection Types

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