Understand time-of-use and demand tariffs, how peak periods affect your electricity bill, and how solar and batteries can help manage when you use power.
A time-of-use tariff charges different electricity usage rates at different times. Peak periods are generally the most expensive, off-peak periods are cheaper, and some plans include a shoulder period between them.
Exact times can vary by retailer, network area, season, weekday and weekend.
Demand tariffs work differently from ordinary usage charges. Instead of simply measuring how much energy you consume, they can charge based on the highest rate of electricity draw during defined intervals.
Running an EV charger, air conditioner, oven, hot water system and other high-power appliances at the same time can create a short period of high grid demand.
Time-of-use pricing may work well for households that can shift significant energy consumption away from expensive periods.
Households that can move substantial usage away from evening peak periods.
Programmable batteries can charge during lower-cost periods and discharge later.
Electric vehicles can often be charged overnight or during suitable lower-cost windows.
Hot water, pool pumps and appliances can be scheduled around tariff periods.
Avoid running multiple high-power appliances simultaneously during demand windows.
Schedule EV charging outside expensive or high-demand periods where practical.
Use timers and suitable control settings to avoid unnecessary peak demand.
A battery may discharge during demand periods where technically and financially suitable.
Use interval data through your retailer portal or energy monitoring system.
Solar can reduce grid imports during daylight hours, but it may not automatically reduce an evening demand peak. A correctly configured battery can discharge during peak or demand periods and may charge from solar or lower-cost electricity.
Review your actual household consumption and the complete tariff structure before making a change.
Tariff structures vary between retailers and networks, so always check the current terms of your electricity plan.
Solar Link Australia can review interval data and design a battery system around peak avoidance, off-peak charging and demand management.
Government programs, retailer offers, tariffs and eligibility rules can change. Customers should confirm current terms before signing a contract or making an investment decision.
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