"As The Guardian reports, residents in three of the country's states - New South Wales, south-east Queensland, and South Australia, representing approximately 14 million people, or roughly half of the country's population - will be receiving at least three hours of free solar power every day, even if they don't have panels mounted to their roofs. The country's federal government even helpfully suggested that Australians should use the period to use their most electricity-intensive appliances, from air conditioners to electric car chargers."
""People who are able to move electricity use into the zero cost power period will benefit directly, whether they have solar panels or not and whether they own or rent," said climate change and energy minister Chris Bowen in a statement. "And the more people [who] take up the offer and move their use, the greater the system benefits that lower costs for all electricity users will be.""
Residents in New South Wales, south-east Queensland, and South Australia (about 14 million people, roughly half the population) will receive at least three hours of free solar electricity every day, including households without rooftop panels. The federal government recommends using high-demand appliances during the free period to absorb excess midday generation, such as air conditioners and electric vehicle chargers. The scheme aims to prevent surplus solar power from going unused and to address current storage limitations by encouraging a shift in consumption patterns. Supporters say shifting usage can stabilize the grid and reduce costs. Targets include 82% renewable energy by 2030 and a 43% emissions reduction from 2005 levels.
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