If you’ve seen headlines about “free power hours” or plans that reward you for using more energy in the middle of the day, you’re looking at versions of Solar Share for Home Electricity.
The federal government is introducing a Solar Sharer Offer that will give eligible households at least three hours of free electricity in the middle of the day in certain states. At the same time, GloBird has been offering similar “solar share–style” plans for years, letting households save by timing when they use power.
This guide walks you through what Solar Share for Home Electricity actually means, who it suits, where the risks are, and how to get started without feeling overwhelmed.
What “Solar Share for Home Electricity” Actually Means
In simple terms, Solar Share for Home Electricity is about using more power when the sun is strong and there’s plenty of solar feeding into the grid.
Instead of charging the same rate all day, a solar share-style plan:
- Makes electricity free or cheaper in the middle of the day
- Often charges more in the late afternoon and evening
- Rewards homes that can shift usage into the sunny hours
You don’t need solar panels on your roof to benefit. What you do need is:
- A smart meter, and
- A plan that offers free or cheaper daytime hours, plus
- A bit of flexibility in when you run your appliances
If you can line up your routine with those cheaper or free hours, your bills can drop without using less electricity overall.
How Solar Share Can Help Cut Your Bills
Solar share-style plans can work well if your life naturally lines up with the free or cheaper window or if you’re happy to adjust a little.
You’re more likely to benefit if you can:
- Run the washing machine and dishwasher in the middle of the day
- Charge your EV or battery when the sun is high
- Use timers on pool pumps, heating or cooling
- Be at home or at least able to schedule appliances during the daytime window
In that case, a big chunk of your daily use moves into:
- Free hours, or
- A lower daytime rate
Over a month, that shift can translate into real savings compared to a flat plan where you pay the same, higher rate all day.
Real-World Examples: GloBird’s Solar Share-Style Plans
GloBird has been running solar share–style plans for years, aiming to reward customers who are flexible about when they use energy.
Some examples include:
FOUR4FREE
Offers four hours of free power every day, between 10am and 2pm. Works well for homes that can run the washing machine, dishwasher, and other big appliances in that daytime window.
ZEROHERO
Designed with batteries and smart homes in mind. Includes free hours in the middle of the day, plus rewards for not drawing from the grid during the evening peak.
These plans follow the same basic idea as the government Solar Sharer Offer: use more power when the grid is full of solar, ease the pressure at peak times, and share the benefits more widely.
5 Quick Changes to Start Saving
If you move to a Solar Share style offer, start small:
- Run washing at midday. Set a reminder or use the machine’s delay start.
- Stack the dishwasher early. Run it in the free or cheaper block instead of right after dinner.
- Charge devices and EVs in the window. Plug in during the bonus period wherever possible.
- Use appliance timers. Let the tech do the remembering for you.
- Review your bill after one month. Check if more of your usage has shifted and if the plan is paying off.
These habits build quietly and have a clear impact over time.
Conclusion
Solar Share for Home Electricity is less about using less power and more about using it at smarter times. It can be a great fit if:
- You’re home or can automate appliances in the middle of the day
- You’re happy to move some big loads into a free or cheaper window
- You’re willing to keep an eye on what you pay outside that window
If that sounds like you, it’s worth comparing your current bill with a solar share–style plan like FOUR4FREE or ZEROHERO. With a few small tweaks to your routine, the “free hours” headlines can turn into genuine, steady savings on your power bill.