The calculation of the deemed export is based on the following factors and has been set by the Commission for Regulation of Utilities (CRU).

The following formula determines the Deemed Export Quantity:

 

Deemed Export Quantity

MEC x Capacity Factor x Export Factor x Provision Interval MEC

See NC6 form which the customer is required to submit to ESBN – Download a NC6 Microgeneration Form here.

Capacity Factor

This is a calculation from the CRU and is set at 9.7%

Export Factor

This is a calculation from the CRU and is set at 35%

Provisional interval

This is a calculation for solar installations that takes account of how microgeneration works in practice during the day and from season to season.

A smart meter is required to be eligible for actual metered exports.