Open from 1 July 2026

Queensland Solar Sharer Offer

Three hours of regulated free electricity each day for eligible households in South East Queensland.

STATUS Open LOCATION South East Queensland WINDOW 11 AM – 2 PM ALLOWANCE Up to 24 kWh
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Daily Free-Power Window

Three hours of regulated free electricity

Every day 11 AM – 2 PM Eligible usage charged at 0¢/kWh during the free window
3 hrs Daily window
24 kWh Allowance
3 hours Free electricity daily
11 AM Free period starts
2 PM Free period ends
24 kWh Reasonable-use allowance
Solar panels on a Queensland home
Solar Sharer · QLD
What Is The Solar Sharer Offer?

A new way to use the middle of the day

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 in which electricity usage is charged at zero cents per kilowatt-hour, up to the regulated reasonable-use allowance.

In South East Queensland, the regulated free-power period runs from 11 am to 2 pm every day.
The Daily Opportunity

Your free-power window

Eligible households can access up to 24 kWh of free electricity during this daily period.

11 AM – 2 PM · EVERY DAY
Before 11 AM FREE POWER After 2 PM
Eligibility

Is your household eligible?

The Solar Sharer Offer is available to eligible households in South East Queensland where the Default Market Offer operates.

01

South East Queensland

Your home must be located in South East Queensland.

02

Household smart meter

You must have a household smart meter.

03

Homeowner or renter

You can be a homeowner or renter, subject to the applicable requirements.

04

Rooftop solar isn't required

You do not need rooftop solar to participate.

05

No embedded network

The property must not be supplied through an embedded network.

06

Participating retailer

Your retailer must be required to offer, or choose to offer, the plan.

SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND ONLY The regulated offer applies in South East Queensland, where the Default Market Offer operates. It does not automatically extend to regional Queensland electricity areas outside the DMO framework.
How Households May Benefit

Shift everyday energy use into the free period

Appliances and flexible loads can be scheduled to make better use of 11 AM–2 PM.

01 W

Washing & drying

Schedule washing machines, dryers and dishwashers during the free period.

02 P

Pool pumps

Run pool pumps during the free window where appropriate.

03 AC

Heating & cooling

Run heating or cooling systems during the free period when appropriate.

04 HW

Hot water

Schedule eligible hot-water systems during the free period.

05 EV

Electric vehicle

Charge an EV during the free window where your system allows.

06

Smart controls

Use timers and smart controls to shift repeatable loads automatically.

Solar battery and energy system
Solar + Battery

Make the free window work harder

Where the system and retailer rules allow it, a compatible battery may be scheduled to charge during the free window and discharge later.

11 AM
FREE ENERGY
BATTERY
  • Charge the battery during the free-power period where supported.
  • Store energy for later household use.
  • Use programmable charging schedules.
  • Consider battery losses, retailer rules and rates outside the window.
Important Limitations

The free window isn't the whole bill

The value of a plan depends on your complete household usage, not just the free period.

Important

Daily supply charge

The daily supply charge still applies.

Outside window

Other usage is charged

Electricity used outside the free window is charged at applicable rates.

Compare

Rates may differ

Rates outside the free period may be higher than another available plan.

Allowance

24 kWh reasonable use

Usage above 24 kWh during the free period may attract a charge.

Whole bill

Compare the complete plan

The best plan depends on your complete household electricity usage profile.

Retailer

Availability varies

Your retailer must be required to offer, or choose to offer, the Solar Sharer Offer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Queensland Solar Sharer FAQs

Do I need solar panels?
No. The offer is designed for eligible households with or without rooftop solar.
Is my entire electricity bill free?
No. Only eligible usage during the three-hour window is free. Supply charges and usage outside the free period still apply.
Can a battery improve the benefit?
Potentially. A compatible battery may be scheduled to charge during the free window and discharge later. Savings depend on battery losses, control settings, retailer rules and rates outside the free period.
Does this apply to all of Queensland?
No. The regulated offer applies in South East Queensland, where the Default Market Offer operates. It does not automatically extend to regional Queensland electricity areas outside the DMO framework.
Can renters access the offer?
Yes, eligible renters can potentially access the offer, provided the relevant smart-meter, property and retailer requirements are met.
Do I need a smart meter?
Yes. A household smart meter is required for the Solar Sharer Offer.
Is Solar Sharer automatically the cheapest plan?
Not necessarily. Customers should compare supply charges, free-period limits, rates outside the free window and their overall electricity usage before switching.
Solar Link Australia

Turn Queensland's midday energy into opportunity

Solar Link Australia can design a compatible solar and battery system with programmable charging schedules to help make better use of the 11 AM–2 PM free-power window.

Electricity retail advice should be confirmed directly with your retailer. Customers should compare the complete plan before switching.

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Authoritative Sources

  • Australian Government — Solar Sharer Offer
  • Australian Energy Regulator — Default Market Offer
Important: 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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