Jacana Energy Solar Feed-in Tariff Guide for NT Homes: Rates, Eligibility and Meters

Key Takeaways

• Jacana Energy offers two solar feed-in tariffs in the Northern Territory: Anytime FiT and Super FiT.
• The Super FiT provides a higher rate for exports between 3pm and 9pm daily, requiring an electronic interval (smart) meter.
• Eligibility for feed-in tariffs includes a solar PV system size under 30kVA and annual consumption below 750 MWh.
• New solar installations require an approved connection agreement with Power and Water Corporation and contacting Jacana Energy for meter setup.

Understanding Jacana Energy's Solar Feed-in Tariffs in the Northern Territory

Jacana Energy, as the electricity retailer for residential and business customers in the Northern Territory, offers specific feed-in tariffs (FiTs) for customers generating electricity with rooftop solar. These tariffs allow you to receive credit for surplus solar power exported back to the grid. Electricity retail prices for residential customers in the Northern Territory are regulated and subsidised by the Northern Territory Government.

There are two primary feed-in tariff options available: the Anytime FiT and the Super FiT. The choice between these depends on your metering setup and when you export electricity.

How Jacana Energy's Feed-in Tariffs Work

When your solar photovoltaic (PV) system generates more electricity than your home or business consumes, the excess power is exported to the grid. Jacana Energy credits your account for this exported energy based on the applicable feed-in tariff rate.

The Anytime FiT is the standard feed-in tariff for customers with rooftop solar. It applies to all times of the day, providing a consistent rate for any surplus electricity you export.

The Super FiT is a premium feed-in tariff designed to incentivise exports during specific peak demand periods. This tariff is applied automatically for customers who have rooftop solar and electronic interval (smart) meters. It provides a significantly higher rate for electricity exported during a defined evening window.

Receiving a feed-in tariff from Jacana Energy implies agreement to the Jacana Energy Power Purchase Agreement.

Jacana Energy Solar Feed-in Tariff Rates

Jacana Energy provides two distinct feed-in tariff rates for solar exports in the Northern Territory:

For ABN holders registered for GST, Goods and Services Tax (GST) is applied to these feed-in tariff rates.

Eligibility and Connection Requirements

To participate in Jacana Energy's solar feed-in tariff programs, specific criteria must be met regarding your solar PV system and electricity consumption.

Your solar photovoltaic (PV) system must have a capacity of less than 30kVA. Additionally, your annual electricity consumption must be less than 750 MWh per year. These limits ensure the tariffs are primarily for residential and small to medium business customers.

For new solar installations, you must first secure an approved connection agreement with Power and Water Corporation. This agreement ensures your system can safely and reliably connect to the electricity network. Once this is in place, you should contact Jacana Energy directly to ensure your meter is set up correctly for solar. This step is crucial for accurate measurement of your exported electricity and for the correct application of feed-in tariffs.

What You Can Check Yourself, and What You Cannot

As a solar customer with Jacana Energy, you can perform several checks yourself to understand your feed-in tariff situation:

• Review your electricity bill: Your bill will show the credits received for exported solar electricity and indicate which feed-in tariff rate has been applied.
• Check your meter type: If you have an electronic interval (smart) meter, you may be eligible for the Super FiT, which applies automatically.
• Monitor your solar system's performance: Many solar inverters and monitoring apps provide data on your system's generation and export, allowing you to see if you are exporting during the Super FiT window (3pm to 9pm daily).

However, certain actions require interaction with Jacana Energy or an accredited professional:

• Meter setup for solar: If you have a new solar installation, you must call Jacana Energy at 1800 522 262 to request that your meter be set up correctly for solar. This is not a setting you can change yourself.
• Connection agreement: Obtaining an approved connection agreement with Power and Water Corporation for new solar installations is a formal process that involves your installer and the network operator.
• Changing feed-in tariff rates: The application of the Anytime FiT and Super FiT is determined by your system type and meter, not by customer-initiated changes.

What the Published Sources Do Not Tell You

While Jacana Energy provides clear information on its feed-in tariff rates and basic eligibility, some details are not explicitly covered in the publicly available sources:

• Full Power Purchase Agreement terms: The exact terms and conditions of the Jacana Energy Power Purchase Agreement, which you agree to by receiving a FiT, are not detailed in the provided information.
• Specific eligibility for residential vs. business customers: Beyond the system size and consumption limits, specific eligibility criteria that differentiate between residential and business customers for feed-in tariffs are not explicitly stated.
• Application process and activation timeframe: The detailed process for applying for a solar feed-in tariff or the typical timeframe for its activation after installation and meter setup is not outlined.
• Full standard retail contract terms: While mentioned, the complete terms and conditions for standard retail contracts are not provided in the context of feed-in tariffs.
• Specific date of pricing order: The precise date or version of the "electricity pricing order" that regulates and subsidises retail prices is not provided, beyond the validity period of 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.