Hide message
What’s two-way charging?
Two-way charging is a two-way solar tariff for residential and business solar customers. It’s designed to:
- encourage customers to use the electricity they generate rather than exporting it to the grid when too much solar is sent back to the grid and/or,
- encourage customers to export excess energy generated at times when it’s needed the most.
Why do we need two-way charging?
The electricity grid was originally designed for us to receive energy to our home and businesses, but now we also export energy from rooftop solar back to the grid.
The number of homes and businesses in Australia with rooftop solar systems, batteries and electric vehicles is now significant. This has resulted in a strain on Australia’s electricity grid that was not designed to send electricity two ways. This means the way we manage exporting excess solar energy back to the grid needs to change.
In 2021, the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC) identified we need to support the integration of rooftop solar more efficiently into the electricity grid. One solution is the introduction of two-way charging.
When will two-way charging be introduced by EnergyAustralia?
From 1 September 2025, some customers in New South Wales and South Australia, will see a $0 solar export charge on their bill. If we do implement a charge, we’ll let impacted customers know before this happens.
Can I opt into two-way charging?
Yes, you can opt in to solar two-way charging, however you will see a $0 solar export charge on your bill.