Energy Basics
What is a NMI and why does Village Energy need it?
What is a National Meter Identifier (NMI)? A National Meter Identifier (NMI) is a unique 10 or 11-digit number assigned to your electricity connection point. It helps to identify the specific location where your electricity meter is installed, ...
How do I find my National Metering Identifier (NMI)?
To find your NMI (National Meter Identifier), you can follow these steps: Check Your Electricity Bill: The NMI is typically printed on the first page of your electricity bill, near your account details. It is usually a 10 or 11-digit number. Example ...
How do I know what brand and model my solar inverter is?
Most wall mounted solar inverters have a brand logo on the front, such as Fronius, SMA, Growatt. They also usually display the model on the front too. If you go to your solar inverter and it is not clear what brand and model the inverter is, you can ...
What are Flexible Exports?
Flexible exports are an alternative to fixed exports, which limit the amount of excess solar that you can export to the grid. Solar flexible exports allow network operators to monitor and adjust rooftop solar exports in real time. This method ...
What is the difference between a smart meter and a normal consumption meter?
Both normal consumption meters and smart meters measure your energy usage, but they do so in different ways and offer distinct advantages: Normal Consumption Meter: Traditional analog or digital display: Shows your total energy consumption over a ...
What is a time of use electricity tariff?
An electricity tariff refers to how you are charged for the amount of electricity that you use. Depending on your energy provider and where you live , there may be different types of electricity tariffs. A time of use tariff (or TOU tariff) is a ...
What is a solar inverter?
The solar inverter is the box that converts direct current (DC) electricity into alternating current (AC) electricity. Put simply, it's the part of your rooftop solar system that makes the electricity from your solar panels useable. Unlike solar ...