In many of our towns, smaller sized ‘Basic Micro EG’ solar energy systems can only be installed if it is provisioned for FIM. In addition to your panels and inverter, you will need to install a small power outlet and box so the system can be retrofitted with a FIM device at a later date.

Please discuss the cost to install the FIM outlet and box with your solar supplier as this may vary, depending on your location and installer.

If your system is provisioned for Feed-In Management and we later determine that a FIM device is required, we will retrofit your system with a device and it will be at Horizon Power’s cost. We will contact you to discuss any changes to your renewable energy system before it takes place.

If you have a FIM device installed, Horizon Power is able to control the level of production of your solar energy system. However, we will only limit the level of production of your system in response to a risk to the security and reliability of the power system.

Horizon Power is unable to compensate customers for any loss of production associated with Feed-In Management (FIM).  Horizon Power’s minimal use of FIM will enable more homes and businesses to meet their energy needs through the installation of rooftop solar.

We may undertake audits of your installed system for compliance with our Technical Requirements.

Credits will appear on your bill after the installation is completed. The amount of electricity you have exported to the electricity system over the billing period will also be itemised on your bill.

In 2010, when the solar industry was relatively new in WA, the State Government introduced a Feed in Tariff, which was essentially a credit paid to customers to encourage more household solar installation.

Learn about the solar application process on our Solar page.

There are no fees to apply to install a renewable energy system or to participate in our buyback offer for standard applications.