Solar Sharer

Get 3 hours of free electricity every day with Solar Sharer (Tariff 12F).

Quick summary

  • Free power from 11am to 2pm (up to 24 kWh per day)
  • No solar panels needed
  • Available from 1 July 2026.

👍 Already have a smart meter? You’re good to go.
👉 Don’t have a smart meter yet? Request one in minutes.

What is Solar Sharer?

Solar Sharer gives you free electricity in the middle of the day, when solar energy is high.

Here’s how it works:

✅ Free power from 11am to 2pm
✅ For homes with a smart meter
✅ You don’t need solar panels
✅ Available from 1 July 2026 – you choose to switch.

👉 Set appliances like your washing machine or dishwasher to run during the free hours and get more value.

Is this plan right for you?

Solar Sharer works best if you:

  • Often use power between 11am and 2pm
  • Can shift some power use into this time.

For example:

  • Cooling or heating your home
  • Washing and drying clothes
  • Running the dishwasher
  • Cooking
  • Charging EVs.

If you mostly use power during the peak period (4-9pm), this plan may not suit.

See if you could save

You can check in a few clicks.

Log in or register for My Account to compare tariffs:

  • Go to ‘Usage and Metering’, then ‘Compare Tariffs’
  • You’ll see a full comparison and can choose to switch.

Heads up, you’ll need a smart meter with 12 months of your usage to compare your tariff options in My Account.

Compare tariffs in My Account
Find out if you could save

Things to know

We’ll always keep it straight with you:

  • Free power is only from 11am to 2pm
  • There’s a free usage limit of 24 kwh per day
  • If you go over, applicable rates apply
  • Applicable rates also apply outside these hours
  • You still pay a daily service fee
  • Applicable rates apply to controlled load i.e. appliances like hot water systems and pool pumps on economy tariffs
  • Savings depend on when you use power.

👉 See a full comparison before you switch. Compare tariffs in My Account.

Solar Sharer rates

To view the rates for Solar Sharer, please see our residential tariffs web page.

Frequently asked questions

What is Solar Sharer?

Solar Sharer gives you 3 hours of free electricity every day from 11am to 2pm, when solar energy is most available.

It’s designed to help households make better use of daytime energy, whether or not you have solar panels.

Who can get it?

You can get Solar Sharer if you:

  • Are a residential customer
  • Live in a home with a smart meter.

Homeowners and renters can both sign up.

Do you need solar panels?

No, you don’t need solar panels to access Solar Sharer.

Do you need to sign up, or is it automatic?

Solar Sharer is not automatic – no sneaky switcheroo here. You can choose to switch to Solar Sharer.

👉 To compare tariffs and switch, visit My Account.

What time is the free electricity?

Every day from 11am to 2pm.

Is all electricity free?

No. Electricity is only free:

  • Between 11am and 2pm
  • Up to 24kWh per day.

Outside this, the applicable rates apply. To view the Solar Sharer rates, please see our residential tariffs web page.

How much free electricity can you use?

You can use up to 24kWh of free electricity each day between 11am and 2pm.

This helps keep Solar Sharer fair and sustainable. Any usage above this is charged at the applicable rate.

What happens if I go over the limit?

If you use more than 24kWh during the free period, any additional usage is charged at the applicable rate.

You won’t lose the free part – only the extra is charged.

Will I still pay for electricity outside the free period?

Yes, electricity used outside 11am to 2pm is charged at the applicable rate.

Does the daily service fee still apply?

Yes, the daily service fee still applies.

Is controlled load included in the free period? eg. hot water or pool pump circuits on economy tariffs

No, controlled load isn’t included.

Appliances on economy tariffs like hot water systems or pool pumps:

  • Are charged at their usual rate
  • Don’t count towards the free period or daily limit.

Who is Solar Sharer best suited to?

Solar Sharer best suits customers who can regularly use some electricity between 11am to 2pm, such as:

  • Cooling or heating your home
  • Running appliances (laundry, dishwasher)
  • Charging devices or EVs.

It may be less suitable if:

  • You’re usually away during the day
  • You use most power at night.

👉 We recommend comparing your options in My Account before switching.

Will I save money on this tariff?

It depends on how you use energy.

You may get more value if you can shift some energy use to 11am – 2pm.

If you can’t shift much usage, this tariff may not lower your bill.

Visit My Account to compare tariffs and see if you could save.

When does Solar Sharer start?

Solar Sharer is available from 1 July 2026.

Why is Solar Sharer being introduced?

Solar Sharer aims to:

  • Help households access the benefits of abundant daytime solar generation, even if they don’t have rooftop solar
  • Encourage more electricity use in the middle of the day when solar generation is high
  • Reduce pressure on the grid during the evening peak and improve system efficiency.

Can I switch tariffs if I don’t like it?

Yes, you can review your options and switch tariffs at any time from your last billed date.

👉 Simply head to My Account to compare what works best for you.