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‘Disillusioned’ customers discover the catch in three hours of free power
Households in Australia may face higher power bills after the launch of the government’s Solar Sharer program, which offers three hours of free electricity daily. Customers reported being told their rates could increase outside the free window, with one Sydney resident stating the new plan seemed commercially unrealistic.
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Published 01 Jul 2026, 09:30 UTC · Updated 01 Jul 2026, 09:40 UTC
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