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- Premium residential & commercial solar
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xTechs & GloBird Energy Partnership
xTechs Solar + GloBird Energy Plans
xTechs designs and installs solar and battery systems that work with GloBird Energy — a no-lock-in Victorian retailer with plans for everyday homes, daytime shifters, EV drivers and battery owners (including FOUR4FREE and ZEROHERO).
No lock-in contractsSolar feed-in on eligible plansMultiple plan typesAvailable across VIC
The partnership
xTechs + GloBird Energy
xTechs designs and installs your solar and battery system. GloBird is an independent Victorian energy retailer with a straightforward, no-lock-in plan range — a solid option once your system is in the ground and you're choosing who to buy the rest of your power from.
GloBird Energy
- No lock-in contracts, no exit fees
- Multiple plan types for different usage patterns
- Solar feed-in tariff on eligible plans
- Available across all Victorian distribution zones
Plan options
GloBird's plan options in Victoria
GloBird offers several residential plan types, each built around a different usage pattern. Exact rates depend on your distributor zone (AusNet Services, Citipower, Jemena, Powercor or United Energy) and are set out in the plan's Energy Fact Sheet.
| Plan | Best for | How it's priced | Ongoing discount | Billing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GloSave | Small–average households wanting a straightforward, good-value plan | Standard usage rate; solar feed-in tariff included | 3% off usage & supply charges (pay-on-time, Direct Debit) | Monthly |
| Boost | Medium–large energy users | Lower usage rate than GloSave, aimed at higher-consumption households | 3% off usage & supply charges (pay-on-time, Direct Debit) | Monthly |
| FOUR4FREE | Households that can shift usage into the day, e.g. running appliances or charging a battery from solar | $0 usage charge for a 4-hour window (approx. 11am–3pm, excl. controlled load)* | 3% off usage & supply charges (pay-on-time, Direct Debit) | Monthly |
| EASYEV | Households charging an EV at home | Low rate on the first 20kWh/day across a 9-hour window (approx. 11am–2pm & 12am–6am)* | Plan-specific — confirm on Energy Fact Sheet | As billed |
| Combo GloSave / Combo FOUR4FREE | Households wanting electricity and gas on one account | Same structure as the standalone plan, across both fuels | 3–5% off usage & supply charges (pay-on-time, Direct Debit) | Monthly |
| Standing Offer | The regulated fallback if no market plan is chosen | Victorian Default Offer reference price | None | Standard |
*Timing windows are illustrative — GloBird confirms your exact optimal-usage hours in your Welcome Pack. Every plan is also available with or without a controlled load tariff, and rates differ by distribution zone.
Standout options
ZEROHERO & FOUR4FREE
Two plans solar and battery households ask about most — free midday power, or VPP-style battery rewards.
Battery VPP
ZEROHERO
Your solar battery energy plan — give zero bucks to charge.
- $0 battery charging in the midday window
- $1/day credit for near-zero peak grid draw
- Super Export Credit in the evening peak
- Optional ZeroLimits critical-event credits
Everyday free power
FOUR4FREE
Why settle for 3 when you can have 4? Free electricity ~11am–3pm.
- 4 full hours of $0.00 usage daily
- Run laundry, EV, AC & more for free
- No lock-in contracts
- No battery required
Battery owners
Introducing ZEROHERO
Midday energy is often cheaper; evening peak is more valuable. With a home battery you charge when it costs nothing and earn when you stay off the grid at peak — with the least fuss. Learn more on GloBird.
ZeroCharge
Pay $0.00 to charge your battery between 12pm–3pm each day on standard circuits (fair use 50 kWh/day). Existing customers who joined before 1 July 2026 keep 11am–2pm.
ZeroHero
Get paid $1 a day when you draw near-zero power from the grid during the evening peak (6pm–9pm) — up to $365/year.
ZeroWastedSolar
Time-of-day feed-in rates plus a Super Export Credit for the first 15 kWh exported during the evening peak every day.
ZeroLimits (optional)
Add-on for eligible brands: $1/kWh on exports during wholesale critical events, plus other critical-event credits.
Am I eligible for ZEROHERO?
- Residential, non-ABN customer in NSW, SA, QLD (Energex) or VIC
- Own/occupy the premises; no life-support / critical care at the site
- Smart meter + reliable internet (5G or fibre) connected to the system
- Not already on another VPP or demand-response program
- Inverter 3–30 kW · Battery 3–100 kWh (ZeroLimits limited to listed brands)
From 1 July 2025, federal Cheaper Home Batteries rebates (~30%) plus NSW & SA VPP incentives can stack with ZEROHERO. xTechs designs VPP-ready Sigenergy & GoodWe systems to suit.
Free everyday
Time to save a Fourtune
FOUR4FREE delivers four full hours of zero-cost power when the sun is at its peak — about 11am to 3pm every day on standard circuits. Exact hours are confirmed in your Welcome Pack. See rates on GloBird.
Free every day~11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- EV charger
- Air-con
- Oven & more
- Massive annual savings depending on your usage
- Award-winning local customer care
- No lock-in contracts with GloBird
- Excludes controlled load / dedicated circuits
Ready for xTechs + GloBird?
Book a solar consultation with xTechs, then pick the GloBird plan that fits how you use power — from GloSave and FOUR4FREE through to ZEROHERO for battery homes.
Important information
GloBird Energy plans are market offers from an independent retailer. ZEROHERO is a Virtual Power Plant (VPP) electricity product. FOUR4FREE includes a fixed free usage window. Terms & conditions apply. Fact sheets and Basic Plan Information Documents are available at globirdenergy.com.au. For clear advice call GloBird on 133 456.
Disclaimer:GloBird Energy is a separate energy retailer. xTechs Renewables provides solar, battery and electrical installation services. Eligibility, rates and credits depend on your meter, location, system and GloBird's current offer terms. Past or illustrative savings do not guarantee future results.