Your solar pricing questions answered
Many homeowners and businesses are considering solar panels to lower power bills and reduce reliance on large-scale power generation. However, it’s important to understand key factors before investing:
- How much will you save each month?
- How long will it take before your investment pays off?
- Will solar reduce your carbon footprint?
- Will a battery let you disconnect from the grid?
Unison provides the power lines that deliver electricity to your home. We charge a daily fixed rate plus rates based on your energy use at different times of the day. These charges are included in your electricity retailer’s bill.
Solar panels can reduce how much electricity you need to buy from the grid, but you’ll likely still rely on it during mornings and evenings when solar output is low. Even with batteries, full energy independence is rare.
Unison have pricing plans that apply different rates for energy use at peak times (morning/evening) off-peak times (at night) and in-between times known as shoulder periods.
We support energy choice and help customers make informed decisions. We’ve trialled solar and battery technologies to understand their impact and offer realistic insights. Learn more here Solar energy.
We’ve made it easy for solar customers to connect and plan their investment with our solar price category and investment calculator. We aim to ensure fair pricing for all customers - both with and without solar - so that network costs are shared fairly.