The idea
"Export limitation" caps how much power your system can push back to the grid, using a device that talks to the inverter and throttles it down.
When it happens
- The customer's system generates more than the local grid can safely accept.
- The DNO offers an approval conditional on limiting export to a lower value (e.g. 3.68 kW when the system is 5 kW).
- Or the installer chooses to limit export upfront to make the application faster (typical for batteries).
What kit do you need?
An export limitation device (ELD) or a compatible inverter with built-in export limitation, plus a CT clamp on the incoming supply.
What paperwork does the DNO need?
A G100 form and an updated SLD showing where the export CT sits. We handle both.
Can I refuse?
Yes. If the DNO proposes a limit you're not happy with, you can negotiate or install with the reduced export. We'll flag this to you as an "Export Limit Review" status.