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Australia's Solar Sharer: Free Electricity for Households by 2026

11/6/2025

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The Australian government will launch the Solar Sharer initiative in July 2026, offering at least three hours of free solar electricity daily to households in New South Wales, South-East Queensland, and South Australia.
Households must have smart meters to participate.
The program is part of reforms to the Default Market Offer, ensuring fair pricing.
The government plans to expand the initiative nationwide by 2027, promoting energy efficiency and reducing grid pressure.

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The Australian government will launch the Solar Sharer initiative in July 2026, offering at least three hours of free solar electricity daily to households in New South Wales, South-East Queensland, and South Australia.
Households must have smart meters to participate.
The program is part of reforms to the Default Market Offer, ensuring fair pricing.
The government plans to expand the initiative nationwide by 2027, promoting energy efficiency and reducing grid pressure.