onthebeach thanks again it had not come to mind before you reminded me.
I have seen the damage such things can do, my antennas for a start.
Will be watching closely.

In my part of Qld, Ergon pays 8c a kw, but charges 32c.
Considering line losses over long distances can be as much as 90% or more, this is an obvious rort. We should get paid 4 times more for locally produced power, instead of a quarter.
As for batteries, been there, done that. Battery prices have come down since I was on the farm, but they're still dear and they still have a usable limited lifespan. Counting the fuel we used in the generator during cloudy weather and the gas for the stove and fridge, plus capital costs and depreciation, we spent much more than on the grid.
And the batteries always ran out just at the climax of the movie...

Grim thanks for your post.
It is the type of answer I was looking for.
Dare I say it the greens if they are fair dinkum should be screaming about this.
YouR 8 cents and my 6, after considering we buy it back! at full price is a crime.
It too stops dead the full use of solar power.
Battery's, I would be happy to help any one who needs info.
But my installation, like most who use them in my group is minimal.
2 40 watt panels feeding two normal conventional 12 volt car battery's.
I have had it for years,it runs my ham radios and lights.
In a blackout, we have a few too many, my TV.
3 YEARS NO TROUBLES, SO IT IS WORTH THE EFFORT.

I end the thread with some crazy information.
It has been so from the start.
My system go,s on the roof this Thursday.
But because in my state contractors must wait for lengthy period to get a meter I will not have one.
So my current meter will run backwards while I am putting power in,[day light].
ALL will be paid for at the full rate I pay!
When the meter is in I revert to 6 cents a unit of all power made but not used?

Belly, "So my current meter will run backwards while I am putting power in,[day light]"

Old analogue meter creating a false reading.

Don't worry, the electricity supplier will likely estimate a bill for you based on past use. Start saving. LOL