The Solar Sharer Offer is available from 1 July 2026.

The Federal Government has directed all energy retailers in the National Energy Market (NEM) - which covers NSW, SA and SE Queensland to create a Solar Sharer Offer plan.

This would provide 3 hours of FREE POWER to eligible customers.

To make use of the Solar Sharer Offer, you need to:

• Have a Smart Meter (if not, you can request one from your energy retailer)
• Contact your energy retailer (where your energy bill comes from) and OPT-IN to a Solar Sharer plan

The Australian Energy Regulator is rolling out free smart meters across NSW, SA and SE Queensland until 2030. 

Find out more about the Smart Meter rollout

How to make best use of peak sun power in the middle of the day - whether you access Solar Sharer or not

• The key is to shift as much of your energy use to the free window 
  • 11am-2pm in NSW and SE Queensland, 12-3pm in South Australia
  • Check if your appliances have a built in timer - many washing machines, clothes dryers, heating and cooling systems, rice cookers, slow cookers, dishwashers come with one
  • You can also buy plug-in Programmable Digital Timers online or at hardware stores, electrical appliance outlets or even some supermarkets.

Find out more about the Solar Sharer Offer

Note: Solar Sharer is available for everyone, but may not suit all lifestyles. Make sure to check prices and plan your energy usage before you opt-in.