Free Solar Panel Scheme: Fact Check
AAP FactCheck investigated claims on social media that homeowners can receive solar panels for "absolutely no net cost" under a government scheme.
According to the federal government and experts, there is no such scheme or mandate in operation.
"It turns out that if you live in Cairns, they have to give you solar panels for absolutely no net cost. All you have to do is ask,"
A voiceover in Facebook videos shared by 'Solar Sprout AU' describes "a new 2025 program called the Renewable Energy Scheme" allowing homeowners in approved postcodes to switch to solar without paying out of pocket.
- The claim is false, according to the federal government and experts.
- No such scheme or mandate exists.
AAP FactCheck concludes that the claim is too good to be true.
Author's summary: Scheme is false, no free solar panels.
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