How to Get the Most from Your Solar PV Installation

Learn how to improve solar self-consumption and get more value from your solar PV installation by using more of the electricity your system produces.

Jan 19, 2026 | Video

About Solar Self-Consumption

A solar PV installation produces most electricity during daylight hours. However, demand in homes and businesses is often higher later in the day. Using more of your own solar electricity is known as self-consumption.

In this video we explain how simple changes can improve how solar energy is used on site. Better self-consumption can reduce grid imports. It can also improve the financial return from a solar system.

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