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title: "Export limits in WA: static caps, flexible limits and what you can do" description: "Why export caps exist, how flexible limits work, and how batteries help." lastUpdated: "27 Feb 2026"

Export limits (consumer guide)

Export limits exist to protect local networks. In some areas you start with a static cap (e.g., low kW), while others allow dynamic limits that change with conditions. Batteries help by absorbing surplus and shifting it to higher-value hours.

Practical takeaways

• Don't oversize PV only to clip all day—pair with a right-sized battery.
• Check approved export in your connection offer.
• If flexible limits are available, set your system to use them.