Why Powston Is Gently Pushing Your Inverter—And Why That’s a Good Thing

At Powston, we’re always tuning your system to be sharper, safer, and more profitable. If you’ve noticed your inverter lightly exporting even when it doesn’t seem “worth it”—that’s no accident. It’s a feature.

We call it creative export and curtail, and it’s part of our strategy to keep you out of trouble and in the money.

It’s Not About Chasing 15c—It’s About Avoiding 39c

Sometimes your system is in a delicate spot: prices aren’t high enough to justify a full export, but buying from the grid would be painful. So we gently nudge the inverter to export around 1kW. Not because we’re chasing tiny profits, but because leaning forward a little helps you avoid falling backward into expensive imports.

Why It Matters Under Australian Standards

Export ramp limits in Australian grid codes mean inverters can’t always respond instantly. If we wait until a price spike hits to react, your inverter may miss the moment—or worse, import during the delay. This small export buffer gives us room to react fast when prices move, without breaking compliance.

Self-Consumption Still Comes First

This isn’t “set and forget” export. We prioritise your household needs, then use any extra to build a protective buffer. Think of it as a smart net between self-use and full export, designed to keep your power bill from snapping in half.

 
Powston’s creative export states are part of a bigger vision: using your system not just as a backup, but as a real-time energy trader that thinks ahead. And it’s working—our users are seeing serious credits without lifting a finger.