The Solar Payback Is Over! It’s Time to Take Back Control.

CATCH Power
Jun 20
2 min read

On July 1st, feed-in tariffs are being slashed — and some energy retailers, like Sumo, will stop paying you altogether!

That’s right: after the first 10kWh per day, SUMO will stop paying you! Zero. Zilch. Nothing.

Let that sink in.

You’ve spent thousands on solar panels, made a smart decision for your wallet and the environment — and now they’re telling you your clean energy is worthless.

Not because it’s not valuable — but because it’s no longer profitable for them.

This isn’t about grid stability. It’s not about sustainability. It’s about profits! The same companies that once paid 20c/kWh to win your business are now walking away leaving you and your solar system with nothing.

Rooftop Solar Is a Giant — But we are Being Ignored

There are now over 4 million solar homes in Australia. Collectively, we’re generating more energy than 16 times that of Vales Point Power Station in NSW.

We are one of the largest contributors to the National Electricity Market — and yet, we’re locked out of the profits, the decisions, and the control!

Don’t Default to Zero-Export

Here’s where things get even worse: To "make things easier," some installers are now choosing zero-export setups — not because it’s required, but to avoid paperwork.

But let’s be clear: A zero-export system leaves you with zero flexibility and zero control. It locks your site into a rigid setup that can’t evolve with your growing energy needs — especially when you add a battery or an EV

This is not the future of smart energy! This is short-term thinking — and it’s costing homeowners dearly.

Don’t Give Away Your Energy. USE IT!

This is the moment to flip the switch — not just on your appliances, but on the whole system.

You didn’t install solar to give your power away for free. You did it to take control. So, take it!

Use your solar to heat your hot water, charge your EV when the sun’s out run your pool, and appliances — on your terms Store what matters in your battery — and keep your heavy loads from draining it

The answer isn’t less solar. It’s smarter solar.

Self-Consumption Is the New Feed-In Tariff

With CATCH Control, you can match your solar production with your energy needs — automatically and intelligently.

You just need a system that lets you control where your energy goes — instead of watching it disappear into the grid for nothing Because the best way to beat the energy companies at their own game? Stop playing it.