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Re:Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone f... by BtM909 on Thursday November 06, 2025 @11:18AM (#45836823)
> The Australian government is floating a scheme that would share the benefits of solar power with everyone on the grid, offering totally free electricity to ratepayers in the middle of the day, when the sun is shining the strongest.

> Australia proposes letting everyone benefit from negative wholesale rates

I know more countries have this now, so that's a good initiative that hopefully will spread to other countries (with negative rates).

Re:Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone f... by Leherenn on Thursday November 06, 2025 @11:36AM (#45837072)
It might not be as reliable in other places to do it every day, even just in summer. Still, there's clearly a trend globally towards more dynamic prices.