tl;dr: From 1 July 2026, energy retailers in NSW, South Australia, and South-East Queensland must offer opted-in households with smart meters at least three hours of free electricity daily during peak solar generation (roughly midday), capped at 24 kWh/day. The "Solar Sharer Offer" passes negative-priced wholesale midday solar rates onto consumers—no rooftop panels or home ownership required—with estimated savings of $100–$1,100/year depending on how much load you can shift. Victoria and other states are expected to follow by 2026–2027.