Unlocking Free Power:
Maximise the Solar Sharer Offer with SAE
Get 3 hours of free electricity daily!
The energy landscape in Australia
has just taken a massive leap forward.
Commencing on 1 July 2026, the Solar Sharer Offer (SSO) is a regulated, opt-in electricity tariff designed under the Australian Energy Regulator’s Default Market Offer. This initiative allows households to access the bill-slashing benefits of abundant daytime solar energy.
Whether you are a homeowner or a renter, SAE are here to help you take full advantage of this groundbreaking initiative.
How it Works:
The Solar Sharer Offer is an opt-in “time-of-use” electricity plan. It is incredibly straightforward, but timing is everything. Here are the core mechanics of the offer:
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3 Hours Free Electricity
Provided to all households that opt-in to a retail plan that takes advantage of the offer (check your eligibility below!) -
Fixed Local Times
Free periods are fixed local times year-round, accommodating daylight savings natively
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Capped at 24kWh
The offer is capped at 24kWh of free electricity usage per day during the window. Outside of this window, standard supply and rates apply. -
Zero Discretion
Retailers have zero discretion to change these times.
SEQ & NSW: 11.00am - 2:00pm | SA: 12:00pm - 3:00pm
VIC: Midday 3-hour window (via the Midday Power Saver)
To make this plan work for you, you simply adjust your routine. Set timers on your washing machine, dishwasher, or pool pump to turn on automatically at 11:00 am. If you work from home, crank the air conditioning during the free period so the house is already cool by the time the evening peak rates kick in.
The Benefits:
Smart CER Integration with SAE
The greatest benefit of the SSO is that it is available to all households including renters, apartments and solar-free homes. However, to truly maximise your 24 kWh cap, SAE recommends integrating automated consumer energy resources.
SAE Group can help you explore technologies such as home batteries, EV chargers and smart energy solutions that can make it easier to shift your electricity usage and maximise the value of the Solar Sharer Offer.
The SSO presents an opportunity to deploy these smart resources efficiently:
Smart
Hot Water
Systems can be programmed to strictly heat within the free window
Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging
Chargers or vehicles can be configured to soak up the 24 kWh available daily.
Home Battery
Charging
Battery charging during the free window can reduce the cost of shifting the electrical load of a household to the evening peak.
Energy Intensive Appliances
Appliances such as dishwashers, washing machines or clothes dryers can be set to run during the free window.
Eligibility: Who Can Access The Solar Sharer Offer?
To get started with the SSO, you must meet a few basic requirements:
- Home owners and renters can access the scheme if they meet all of the requirements.
- An active, operational smart meter is required to participate.
- Coverage is strictly linked to regions under the AER’s Default Market Offer (DMO).
- This covers New South Wales, South Australia and South East Queensland.
- It is currently ineligible in WA, NT, ACT, TAS & QLD (except SE QLD).
How to Apply
Once you have maximised your energy consumption options:
- Check Your Eligibility:
Make sure you’re an eligible residential electricity customer in NSW, South Australia or South East Queensland and have an active smart meter. - Contact Your Energy Retailer:
Speak with your electricity retailer and ask if they offer the Solar Sharer Offer. Your retailer will confirm your eligibility and explain the available plan. - Choose Your Plan:
Compare the Solar Sharer Offer with your current electricity plan, including the rates and daily supply charge, to make sure it’s right for your household. - Start Saving:
Once you’ve switched, make the most of your free daytime electricity by running energy-intensive appliances, charging your EV or battery, and shifting your energy use into the free three-hour period.
Why Signing Up Sooner Maximises Your Savings
The sooner you switch to an eligible Solar Sharer Offer, the sooner you can start making the most of your free daytime electricity.
- Start Saving Earlier
Every day you’re on an eligible plan is another opportunity to use up to three hours of free electricity and reduce the cost of your daytime energy use. - Make the Most of Your Energy
Shift energy-intensive activities into the free period, such as running appliances, charging an EV or charging a home battery, to maximise the value of the offer. - Build Better Energy Habits
Signing up sooner gives you more time to understand your household’s energy patterns and adjust when you use electricity to get the most from your plan. - Don’t Miss Out
The Solar Sharer Offer is designed to reward households that make the most of daytime electricity. The sooner you get started, the sooner you can start benefiting from the opportunity to save.
Ready to Maximise Your Free Energy?
Contact SAE Group today to upgrade your home with smart batteries, automated EV chargers, and energy-efficient systems to ensure you soak up every drop of your daily 24 kWh allowance.
⚡ Don’t let free energy go to waste! ⚡