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The Australian government announced the Solar Sharer scheme will provide households in New South Wales, South Australia and south-east Queensland with three hours of free electricity daily starting July 2026, while energy retailers criticized the lack of industry consultation.</span

The Australian government announced the Solar Sharer scheme will provide households in New South Wales, South Australia and south-east Queensland with three hours of free electricity daily starting July 2026, while energy retailers criticized the lack of industry consultation.

Households must have smart meters and ability to shift energy use to midday hours to access the free power period, with the scheme designed to utilize surplus solar generation when wholesale prices are very cheap or negative during peak sun hours.</span

Households must have smart meters and ability to shift energy use to midday hours to access the free power period, with the scheme designed to utilize surplus solar generation when wholesale prices are very cheap or negative during peak sun hours.

The program allows participants to run appliances like washing machines, dishwashers, air conditioners and charge electric vehicles during the free period, regardless of whether they own solar panels or rent their homes according to government officials.</span

The program allows participants to run appliances like washing machines, dishwashers, air conditioners and charge electric vehicles during the free period, regardless of whether they own solar panels or rent their homes according to government officials.

Australian Energy Council chief executive Louisa Kinnear stated the industry was surprised by the announcement and warned of potential unintended consequences, while the scheme will be implemented through Default Market Offer regulations.</span

Australian Energy Council chief executive Louisa Kinnear stated the industry was surprised by the announcement and warned of potential unintended consequences, while the scheme will be implemented through Default Market Offer regulations.

Government analysis indicates single-person households moving 10 percent of energy use to the three-hour period could save nine percent on bills, though critics question whether retailers will increase prices during other times of day.</span

Government analysis indicates single-person households moving 10 percent of energy use to the three-hour period could save nine percent on bills, though critics question whether retailers will increase prices during other times of day.

The government plans to consult with other states to potentially extend the Solar Sharer offer nationally by 2027, with Australia having more than 4.2 million households with rooftop solar installations generating excess midday power.</span

The government plans to consult with other states to potentially extend the Solar Sharer offer nationally by 2027, with Australia having more than 4.2 million households with rooftop solar installations generating excess midday power.

Australia Launches Solar Sharer: 3 Hours Free Power Daily

Australia Launches Solar Sharer: 3 Hours Free Power Daily

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