Australians to get at least three hours a day of free solar power - even if they don’t have solar panels
by Adam Morton Climate and environment editor from Environment | The Guardian on (#716NS)
Labor announces solar sharer' program for households in NSW, south-east Queensland and South Australia
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Australian households in three states will be promised access to at least three hours a day of free solar power, regardless of whether they have rooftop panels, the federal government has announced.
The solar sharer" offer will be available to homes with smart meters - which is the majority of homes - in New South Wales, south-east Queensland and South Australia from July next year, with other areas to potentially follow in 2027.
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