Solar rebates and support in Queensland
A clear guide to the financial support available when you install solar in Queensland: the federal scheme that lowers the upfront cost, support for home batteries, and the feed-in tariff that credits your exported power.
- Independent and Queensland-focused
- Checked May 2026
- Primary sources
The short answer
Solar support in Queensland comes mainly from the Australian Government. A federal scheme reduces the upfront cost of solar panels, and a separate federal scheme does the same for home batteries. Queensland does not currently run its own ongoing rebate for solar panels. On top of this, a feed-in tariff credits you for surplus power exported to the grid, and how that works depends on your network area. Figures are reviewed regularly, so a quote is the best way to know what applies to your system.
The federal scheme for solar panels
The main support that lowers the upfront cost of a solar panel system in Queensland is a national scheme run by the Australian Government. It applies in Queensland exactly as it does in every other state.
The scheme works through small-scale technology certificates. When an eligible system is installed, it creates a number of certificates based on the system's size and its expected generation. Those certificates have a market value, and in practice your installer claims them and applies that value as a discount on the price you pay. You do not apply separately, the saving comes off the upfront price at the point of sale.
Queensland's strong sunshine means systems here generate well, which affects the certificate calculation. The value of the certificates moves with the market, and the scheme reduces over time on a set schedule, so the exact discount on a given system changes. Your installer's quote reflects the rate that applies when you buy.
Support for home batteries in Queensland
Support for home batteries in Queensland has changed, so it is worth being clear about the current position.
The federal battery scheme
The Australian Government runs a national scheme that reduces the upfront cost of an eligible home battery. It uses the same certificate mechanism as the solar panel scheme, your installer claims the certificates and applies the value as a discount. It applies in Queensland as it does nationally, and the value per unit of storage steps down over time.
The Queensland position
Queensland previously ran its own state battery program, but that program has closed and is no longer accepting applications. As at May 2026 there is no active Queensland state battery rebate, so the federal scheme is the support that applies. Be cautious of older information online that still refers to the closed state program as if it were open.
The Queensland feed-in tariff
A feed-in tariff is the credit you receive for surplus solar power your home exports to the grid. When your panels generate more than your home is using, the excess flows to the grid and you are credited for it on your power bill.
In Queensland, how the feed-in tariff works depends on which distribution network your home is on, and there are two.
South-east Queensland
If you are in the south-east, covering Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast, there is no government-mandated minimum feed-in tariff. Rates are set by electricity retailers competing for customers. This means it pays to shop around and compare offers, as rates vary between retailers and plans.
Regional Queensland
If you are in regional Queensland, there is a regulated minimum feed-in tariff. It is set by the state's pricing authority and reviewed each financial year, so the rate changes from year to year. Your retailer pays this regional rate.
Either way, the bigger saving from solar usually comes from using your own generation directly rather than the credit for exporting it. The feed-in tariff is a useful addition on top of that, not the main benefit, and it is worth comparing the whole energy plan rather than the export rate alone.
Queensland solar support at a glance
The summary below reflects the position as at the date shown. Solar support is reviewed regularly, and feed-in tariffs can change, the regional Queensland rate in particular is reviewed each financial year. Always confirm the current detail with your installer when you request a quote.
Last checked: May 2026. Figures and schemes are reviewed regularly, and the regional Queensland feed-in tariff is reviewed each financial year. If you are reading this later, confirm the current support before relying on it.
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A few practical points help you get genuine value from the schemes rather than just assuming a headline figure.
Use a quote, not a headline
The federal schemes are applied by your installer at the current rate. A quote shows the real discount, a general figure online may be out of date.
Check the timing
The federal schemes step down over time, so when you buy can affect the support you receive.
Know your network
Whether you are in south-east or regional Queensland changes how your feed-in tariff is set. Your power bill names your network.
Compare the whole energy plan
Especially in south-east Queensland, compare the full plan, not just the export rate, to get the best overall deal.
Queensland solar rebates FAQ
Is there a solar rebate in Queensland?
The main support for solar panels is a federal scheme that reduces the upfront cost, applied by your installer as a discount. Queensland does not currently run an ongoing standalone state rebate for solar panels. There is a separate federal scheme for home batteries, and a feed-in tariff credits you for exported power.
How does the federal solar scheme work?
When an eligible system is installed it creates small-scale technology certificates based on its size and expected generation. Those certificates have a market value, and your installer claims them and applies the value as an upfront discount on your system price. You do not apply separately.
What battery rebate is available in Queensland?
The main support is a federal scheme that reduces the upfront cost of an eligible battery, applied by your installer through a certificate mechanism. Queensland's earlier state battery program has closed, so as at May 2026 there is no active state battery rebate. Be wary of older information that still refers to the closed program.
What feed-in tariff will I get in Queensland?
It depends on your network area. In south-east Queensland, covering Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast, there is no mandated minimum and rates are set by retailers. In regional Queensland there is a regulated minimum rate, set by the state pricing authority and reviewed each financial year. Compare the whole energy plan, not just the export rate.
Do solar rebates change over time?
Yes. The federal schemes for both solar panels and batteries step down over time on a set schedule. State programs open and close, and feed-in tariffs change, with the regional Queensland rate reviewed each financial year. Because of this, a current quote is the most reliable guide to the support that applies when you buy.
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