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Australians have been promised three free hours of solar power a day. Here’s what you need to know

The Guardian - Energy · Petra Stock · last updated

Customers won’t need solar panels to benefit from the scheme – but will need a smart meter

Households in three states will soon have access to three free hours of power a day.

The “solar sharer” offer, set to be available from July next year, is designed to encourage households to use more power in the middle of the day – when solar is plentiful.

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