Free electricity for three hours: Find out if you qualify for the Solar Sharer Offer in Australia

The Solar Sharer Offer will start in eligible areas on Wednesday. Source: AAP / Jacob King

In Usap Tayo, we discussed the new federal government scheme that provides eligible households in eastern Australia with three hours of free daily electricity to maximise the use of abundant daytime solar energy.

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Key Points

• The offer is available to renters and homeowners in New South Wales, South Australia, and south-east Queensland who have a smart meter installed.
• Households do not need to own rooftop solar panels, but they must manually opt in through their energy retailer to access the benefit.
• Eligible homes can use up to 24kWh of free power daily during specific midday windows, while Victoria plans to launch its own scheme in October.

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