According to Sawyer Merritt, the Australian government announced that starting July 2026, electricity customers in New South Wales, South Australia, and southeastern Queensland will receive up to three hours of free electricity daily under the Solar Sharer plan, enabled by extensive solar installations in recent years (Sawyer Merritt, Twitter, Nov 6, 2025). This initiative broadens access to affordable energy, especially for residents without rooftop solar, such as apartment dwellers. For the AI industry, the plan presents significant business opportunities: AI-powered energy management solutions, smart grid optimization, and distributed AI analytics platforms can leverage this surplus solar energy. Enterprises deploying AI-driven demand response systems or predictive maintenance for the energy sector stand to benefit from increased energy availability and lower costs, driving further AI adoption and market growth in Australia.