GloBird ZeroHero – Battery Energy Plan

GloBird ZeroHero

GloBird ZeroHero is a solar and battery-focused electricity plan designed to help battery owners make better use of their system.

Rather than simply offering cheaper electricity, ZeroHero combines a free daytime charging period with incentives for reducing grid usage and exporting energy at useful times.

Important Note – Energy Plan Sign-Up

While Sapphire Solar is happy to provide general guidance on battery-friendly energy plans, we are not able to sign customers up to an energy retailer or switch your electricity account on your behalf.

If you decide to change energy providers, you will need to complete the sign-up directly with your chosen retailer. Energy plans, rates, eligibility requirements and promotional offers can change, so we always recommend checking the retailer's current terms and rates for your address before signing up.

How It Works

Core Plan Features

Free daytime electricity

  • $0/kWh grid electricity during the nominated daytime charging window.

  • This provides an opportunity to charge your battery from the grid even when there isn't enough solar production.

  • Particularly useful during winter, cloudy weather or for homes with larger batteries.

Daily ZeroHero credit

  • Customers may be able to earn a daily credit by avoiding grid imports during GloBird's nominated evening peak period.

  • Your battery can supply the home during this period instead of drawing electricity from the grid.

Evening feed-in opportunities

  • Solar and battery owners can potentially earn additional value by exporting stored energy back to the grid during nominated evening periods.

Optional ZeroLimits VPP

GloBird also offers its optional ZeroLimits Virtual Power Plant (VPP) for compatible battery systems.

The VPP can provide additional opportunities to earn credits when GloBird calls on participating batteries during certain energy market events.

Battery compatibility and VPP functionality varies between manufacturers, so customers should confirm current compatibility directly with GloBird.

Who It Suits

A battery-focused option for customers wanting free daytime charging combined with additional credits, feed-in opportunities and optional VPP participation.

Why Consider ZeroHero?

  • Charge your battery using free daytime grid electricity.

  • Reduce reliance on expensive evening grid electricity.

  • Potentially earn additional credits for battery-friendly behaviour.

  • Take advantage of solar, battery and grid energy together.

  • Optional VPP opportunities for compatible systems.

Eligibility & Compatible Batteries

Eligibility depends on your address, electricity network and individual circumstances, but generally includes:

  • A compatible smart meter

  • Stable internet connection for battery monitoring and control

  • An eligible residential electricity connection

  • A compatible battery if joining the optional VPP

How It Works With FoxESS Customers

FoxESS customers can schedule their battery's charging and discharging periods to align with their electricity plan.

For example, your battery can be configured to charge during the free daytime electricity window, helping ensure you have stored energy available to use later in the day.

Click here for instructions on how to set up your FoxESS App for ZeroHero.

Battery Scheduling

GloBird also provides information about battery scheduling, including scheduling through its VPP and compatible battery apps:

https://www.globirdenergy.com.au/battery-scheduling/

Make the Switch

Sapphire Solar customers can speak to our dedicated GloBird representative for assistance by calling our GloBird priority phone number: (03) 8813 8838. As a guide, wait time is approximately 5–10 minutes.

Plan details details last reviewed by Sapphire Solar. Always confirm current rates and terms for your address with the retailer: GloBird ZeroHero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to join the VPP?

No. The ZeroLimits VPP is optional and only available for compatible battery systems.

Will my battery charge automatically in the free window?

Your battery needs to be scheduled to charge during the free window. FoxESS customers can use our setup guide above, and GloBird has scheduling information for other compatible batteries.

What times apply to my address?

The free window and evening peak period are nominated by GloBird. Confirm the times for your address with GloBird.

How Sapphire Solar Can Help

Once your battery is installed, Sapphire Solar can provide general guidance on configuring your system around your chosen electricity plan, including charge and discharge scheduling in your battery app.

Retailers are responsible for their own plans, billing, eligibility, rates, credits and VPP programs. You will need to sign up directly with your chosen retailer.

Thinking About a Battery?

If you don't have a battery yet, or want to know whether a bigger battery would suit this plan, request a free quote or call Sapphire Solar on 1300 308 751.

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