The Australian government announced that from July 2026, electricity customers in three states will be able to receive up to three hours of free electricity per day, a move that is the result of a huge investment in solar energy.
The plan, which covers millions of people, comes in the wake of the dramatic growth in solar energy production.
Australia has been focusing on developing this clean energy for years, and now more than a third of homes in the country are equipped with solar panels.
The cost of installing solar panels on rooftops in Australia has dropped to around US$840 per kilowatt of capacity, making the country one of the world’s leaders in solar energy adoption.
Government officials have emphasized that this free electricity will not only reduce household costs, but will also help encourage greater use of renewable energy.
Experts predict that this policy will further reduce dependence on fossil fuels and serve as a model for other countries.
