Three hours of regulated free electricity every day for eligible NSW households. Use the free window to run appliances, charge an EV or potentially charge a compatible home battery.
The Solar Sharer Offer is an optional regulated household electricity plan introduced through reforms to the Australian Government's Default Market Offer. It gives eligible smart-meter households a daily three-hour period where electricity usage is charged at zero cents per kilowatt-hour, up to the regulated reasonable-use allowance.
In New South Wales, the regulated free-power period is 11 am to 2 pm every day for eligible households.
The daily supply charge still applies, and electricity used outside the free window is charged at the plan's applicable rates.
The Solar Sharer Offer is designed for eligible NSW households with a household smart meter and an electricity retailer that participates in the offer.
Households can potentially make better use of the three-hour window by moving flexible electricity loads into the daytime.
Schedule washing machines during the free period using a timer or delayed start.
Shift suitable appliance loads into the 11 am to 2 pm window.
Where practical, schedule pool pumping during the free period.
Run suitable heating and cooling equipment during the free window.
Where compatible, schedule hot-water heating during the daytime window.
Charge an EV during the free period where your vehicle and charger allow it.
Where the system and retailer rules allow, a compatible home battery may be scheduled to charge during the free-power period and discharge later.
The Solar Sharer Offer can be useful for households that can shift flexible usage, but customers should compare the complete electricity plan.
The daily electricity supply charge still applies.
Electricity used outside 11 am to 2 pm is charged at applicable plan rates.
Rates outside the free period may be higher than another available electricity plan.
Usage above the applicable free-period allowance may attract a charge.
The best electricity plan depends on your complete household consumption pattern.
Availability depends on your retailer and applicable offer requirements.
No. The offer is designed for eligible households with or without rooftop solar.
No. Only eligible electricity usage during the three-hour free window is charged at zero cents per kWh within the applicable allowance. Supply charges and usage outside the free period still apply.
Potentially. A compatible battery may be scheduled to charge during the free window and discharge later. Actual savings depend on battery losses, control settings, retailer rules and rates outside the free period.
Eligible renters may participate subject to the applicable smart-meter, property and retailer requirements.
Yes. A household smart meter is a key requirement for the Solar Sharer Offer.
No. Customers should compare the complete plan, including supply charges, rates outside the free period and their overall household consumption.
Solar Link Australia can design a compatible solar and battery system with programmable charging schedules.
Electricity retail advice should be confirmed directly with your retailer. Customers should compare the complete electricity plan before switching.
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