Enter Shoulder Tariffs (Middle of the Day), also known as Solar Sponge, are designed to replace traditional feed-in tariffs (FiTs). These tariffs offer the most savings when you use energy during peak solar production hours, daily from 10 AM to 3 PM. South Australia’s FiTs are dropping to a shocking 0.04c per kWh starting July 1, 2025. Selling excess power to offset bills is No Longer Viable—self-consumption is now the key to saving! Running energy-intensive appliances like cooktops, old electric hot water systems, pool pumps, washing machines, dryers, and dishwashers during these hours will maximize savings, as electricity is the cheapest (half price) at this time of day.

Don’t miss out! If you don’t have solar yet, NOW is the best time to install a system while STC government incentives & rebates remain high. The best way to stay ahead of rising energy costs is by maximizing self-consumption—installing at least 6.6kW of solar panels and optimizing your energy use with a Smart Meter plus the right energy retailer plan.

Already Have Solar? It might be Time for an Upgrade! If your system is small (under 5kW) or over five years old, it may be undersized and inefficient compared to the Latest New Tech Solar Panels. Upgrades to keep up is worthwhile.

Not Home During the Day? Adding a battery is the best way to store excess energy and use it in the evening, reducing your reliance on the grid. Even when you’re not home, your solar panels keep generating power, and your battery stores it for later—leading to massively lower power bills. With the new Shoulder Tariffs (Solar Sponge), the biggest savings come from using power between 10 AM and 3 PM, and New Technology from the AI Battery now helps beat peak tariffs at night.

Annual Servicing is a Must To keep your solar system running efficiently and reliably, yearly servicing is essential. Inverters, panels, and batteries must be calibrated and tested yearly to prevent failures, inefficiencies, and costly breakdowns. Don’t wait until something fails—stay ahead of the game.

Confused? Call us today for expert advice and ensure you’re making the most of the new solar landscape! 🌞