Origin Energy – Solar & Battery Plans
Origin Energy – Solar & Battery Plans
Origin Energy also has several plans specifically worth investigating if you own solar and a battery.
Rather than one single battery plan, Origin currently offers different approaches depending on whether you want free daytime electricity, higher battery export rates or VPP participation.
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
Origin Standing Solar Sharer
For eligible customers, Origin Standing Solar Sharer currently provides three hours of free electricity every day, up to a daily limit of 24kWh.
Current free periods are:
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NSW & QLD: 11am–2pm
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SA: 12pm–3pm
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Up to 24kWh free per day
A smart meter is required and supply charges and controlled load charges still apply.
While this isn't a four-hour plan, 24kWh of free daily electricity can still provide a useful charging opportunity for many home batteries.
Origin Battery Starter
Origin's Battery Starter plan takes a different approach.
Instead of concentrating solely on free daytime charging, it provides a boosted feed-in tariff during peak periods for eligible battery owners.
This can suit customers who want to charge their battery from solar or cheaper grid electricity and then export excess stored energy during higher-value peak periods.
Customers remain in control of their battery and can schedule it using their battery manufacturer's app without participating in a VPP.
Origin Battery Lite / Origin Loop
Origin also offers battery options through its Origin Loop VPP for compatible battery systems.
Eligible customers can receive additional value through VPP participation and certain battery export events.
Who It Suits
Worth comparing for customers interested in either free daytime electricity, boosted peak-period battery exports or VPP participation.
Eligibility & Compatible Batteries
As with any VPP, we recommend checking that your particular battery and inverter combination is currently supported before signing up. Solar Sharer free periods listed above are for NSW, QLD and SA; check availability for Victorian addresses with Origin.
Plan details details last reviewed by Sapphire Solar. Always confirm current rates and terms for your address with the retailer: Origin battery plans.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to join a VPP with Origin?
No. Battery Starter lets you keep control and schedule your battery in its own app. Origin Loop is the VPP option.
Is Solar Sharer available in Victoria?
The free periods we've listed are for NSW, QLD and SA. Confirm availability for your address with Origin.
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.
