24/06/2026
⚡ Free electricity in Australia? Here’s what you need to know.
The Australian Government’s new Solar Sharer Offer (SSO) is designed to help households access free electricity during selected daytime periods, when solar generation is at its highest.
From 1 July 2026, eligible households in DMO-regulated areas will be able to opt in through participating retailers
The key details:
✅ 3 hours of free electricity during the middle of the day
✅ Available to eligible households with a SMART METER
✅ You do not need rooftop solar to participate
✅ Open to both homeowners and renters
✅ Opt-in only — you will not be automatically switched
For households, it could change how energy is used during the day.
For the industry, it highlights the growing importance of smart meters, battery storage and smarter energy management as Australia continues to adapt to high levels of solar generation.
At Master Instruments, we see this as another clear sign that the future of energy will be built around better timing, better monitoring and better storage.
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