Queensland
Which solar and battery rebates are available in Queensland?
Back to solar rebates and government incentives
Federal incentives remain the main support for eligible owner-occupiers installing solar and batteries in Queensland. Battery Booster has closed, but there is a separate Queensland solar rebate for eligible rental properties.
| Program | What it supports | Current position |
|---|---|---|
| Federal solar STCs | Eligible rooftop solar | Available |
| Cheaper Home Batteries Program | Eligible solar-connected batteries | Available |
| Battery Booster | Previous Queensland home battery rebate | Closed |
| Supercharged Solar for Renters | Solar on eligible rental properties | Open; up to $3,500 |
| Retailer VPP offers and feed-in tariffs | Sharing or exporting electricity | Commercial or tariff benefits, not installation rebates |
Your postcode, installation date, property type and system design determine which options are relevant. The Queensland rental solar program has its own application process, separate from federal certificates.
Previous Queensland support
Can you still claim Battery Booster?
No. Queensland’s Battery Booster program closed to new conditional approval applications on 8 May 2024 and is no longer available. The former $3,000 and $4,000 rebates should not be included in a new battery quote.
Federal battery support
How does the federal battery discount apply in Queensland?
The Cheaper Home Batteries Program applies in Queensland on the same federal terms as elsewhere in Australia. It is designed to discount eligible solar-connected batteries by around 30%, with no household income test.
Your usable battery capacity and installation date determine the number of certificates. A 10 kWh usable battery installed and certified between May and December 2026 creates 68 STCs. At an illustrative $37 each, that is $2,516 before any applicable fees.
Nominal capacity is the battery’s rated storage capacity; usable capacity is the energy available to use. Check which figure a quote uses.
| Usable capacity band | Share of STC factor |
|---|---|
| First 14 kWh | 100% |
| Above 14 kWh to 28 kWh | 60% |
| Above 28 kWh to 50 kWh | 15% |
| Above 50 kWh | No certificates on this portion |
How does installation timing affect the discount?
| Installation and certification period | STC factor |
|---|---|
| 1 January–30 April 2026 | 8.4 |
| 1 May–31 December 2026 | 6.8 |
| 1 January–30 June 2027 | 5.7 |
| 1 July–31 December 2027 | 5.2 |
Further six-monthly reductions are scheduled through to the program’s end in 2030. The installation and certification date determines the factor, not the date you request a quote or pay a deposit.
Who is eligible?
- A battery system of 5–100 kWh nominal capacity, with certificates available on the first 50 kWh of eligible usable capacity.
- Connection to new or existing eligible solar. A battery that only stores grid electricity does not qualify.
- Approved equipment and an appropriately accredited Solar Accreditation Australia installer, with the required electrical certification.
- For a grid-connected system, the battery and inverter must be technically capable of joining a virtual power plant. Joining one is optional.
- Previous claims matter. The federal program supports one battery system per premises and is not a repeat discount for later additions to a system already supported.
For eligible off-grid solar-and-battery installations, VPP capability is not required. If you already own a battery, have the previous claim history checked before assuming extra capacity will receive another discount.
Check the current program rules: Federal battery program; Eligibility requirements.
Federal solar support
Does your Queensland postcode affect the solar rebate?
Yes. The SRES solar discount depends on system size, installation year and your postcode’s solar zone. Your installer or agent can generally apply the certificate value as a discount when you assign the STCs to them. You will still need to complete the required documents.
Which zone covers South East Queensland?
Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast are in Zone 3, with a rating of 1.382. Sydney, Adelaide and Perth are also in Zone 3, so an identical eligible system installed in the same year creates the same number of certificates in those cities.
Other Queensland postcodes fall into different zones. Do not assume every northern or inland location has the same rating: check the actual postcode.
| Zone | Rating | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| Zone 1 | 1.622 | Use only where the postcode is listed in this zone |
| Zone 2 | 1.536 | Use only where the postcode is listed in this zone |
| Zone 3 | 1.382 | Includes Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast |
| Zone 4 | 1.185 | Includes Melbourne; useful for comparisons |
The current small-scale solar category covers eligible systems up to 100 kW with annual output below 250 MWh. Equipment, accreditation and installation requirements also apply.
Check the current program rules: CER postcode zones and calculations; Solar eligibility.
Solar on rental properties
What is Supercharged Solar for Renters?
This Queensland Government program offers eligible landlords up to $3,500 to install solar on rental properties. It opened on 12 December 2025 and is currently open, subject to available funding. It is a solar incentive, not a replacement battery rebate.
| Eligible system capacity | Maximum rebate |
|---|---|
| At least 3 kW but less than 4 kW | $2,500 |
| At least 4 kW but less than 5 kW | $3,000 |
| 5 kW or more | $3,500 |
For this program, capacity is the lower of the inverter capacity and total panel capacity. The payment cannot exceed the eligible amount paid for the system.
Which rental properties can qualify?
Key requirements include an individually owned and metered Queensland rental house, duplex, townhouse or eligible secondary dwelling, rent of $1,000 a week or less, and tenant consent. Owner-occupied homes and apartments are excluded. Lease conditions protect tenant savings, including at least eight months remaining at final application with no rent increase during that period.
Approved seller, equipment and installation requirements apply. Eligible applicants can combine this rebate with federal support where both sets of conditions are met.
Check the current program rules: Program status; Rebate amounts; Full rental property eligibility.
Using and exporting your energy
How do feed-in tariffs and VPP offers fit in?
In South East Queensland, retailers set market feed-in tariffs. Eligible customers in regional Queensland can access a regulated regional tariff. These payments are for exported electricity and do not reduce the initial installation price.
A battery can store surplus solar for later use. The financial benefit depends on the difference between your import and export rates, how much stored energy you actually use, battery efficiency and the total installed cost.
Some retailers offer VPP arrangements in Queensland. These are commercial offers with their own terms, rather than the NSW Government VPP incentive. Check payments, battery access, electricity rates and exit conditions.
What about network connection requirements?
Your distributor’s approval and export limits affect the proposed system. The Energex and Ergon Energy networks have different local conditions, so ask your installer to confirm the connection arrangement, any required equipment and any impact of adding a battery to existing solar.
For a closer look at South East Queensland, see our Gold Coast solar and battery guide. For federal program detail, return to the rebates hub.
Check the current program rules: Queensland feed-in tariff guidance.
About these figures
Certificate values, eligibility and program availability can change. Dollar examples are illustrations, not guaranteed rebates or a Nectr offer. Ask for an itemised quote showing the applicable discounts, any fees and your final installed price.
Information checked 15 September 2026.
