Updated: October 2026
Thinking about installing solar panels or a home battery in Queensland? The good news is that government incentives are still available to help reduce the upfront cost of solar and battery storage.
While several older Queensland rebate and interest-free loan programs have ended, the Australian Government's Cheaper Home Batteries Program continues to offer substantial discounts on eligible battery installations.
For homeowners across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and South East Queensland, understanding the latest rebates could make a significant difference to the cost of going solar.
Here's what you need to know about the solar and battery incentives available in 2026.
What Solar and Battery Rebates Are Available in Queensland?
Queensland residents can currently benefit from several government-backed renewable energy incentives.
These include:
- Federal battery rebate: An upfront discount on eligible home battery installations under the Cheaper Home Batteries Program.
- Federal solar panel incentive: Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) that reduce the upfront cost of eligible rooftop solar installations.
- Queensland solar rebates for rental properties: Eligible landlords can receive up to $3,500 through the Supercharged Solar for Renters program.
However, not every homeowner qualifies for every program, and the value of government incentives changes over time.
Federal Battery Rebate: Cheaper Home Batteries Program
The Australian Government introduced the Cheaper Home Batteries Program on 1 July 2025 to make home battery storage more affordable.
The program aims to reduce the upfront cost of eligible batteries by around 30%, although actual discounts depend on battery capacity, installation date and the value of Small-scale Technology Certificates.
The incentive is available to qualifying households and small businesses throughout Australia, including Brisbane, the Gold Coast and regional Queensland.
Are Solar Panel Rebates Still Available in Queensland?
Yes. Australian households installing eligible rooftop solar panels can still benefit from the federal Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme.
Rather than receiving a direct cash payment, homeowners typically receive an upfront price reduction based on the value of Small-scale Technology Certificates.
The number of certificates depends on factors including:
- Solar system capacity.
- The location of the installation.
- The year the system is installed.
- The relevant government eligibility requirements.
This incentive can substantially reduce the purchase price of rooftop solar. For Queensland households installing both solar panels and battery storage, eligible solar and battery STC incentives may be available together.
Queensland Solar Rebates for Rental Properties
Queensland's Supercharged Solar for Renters program provides eligible landlords with financial assistance to install rooftop solar on rental properties.
The program opened in December 2025 and offers rebates based on solar system capacity:
- 3 kW to under 4 kW: $2,500 rebate.
- 4 kW to under 5 kW: $3,000 rebate.
- 5 kW or larger: $3,500 rebate.
Eligible rental properties must meet specific conditions relating to ownership, tenancy agreements, rent, metering and solar installation requirements. The landlord must obtain conditional approval before the solar system is installed.
Have the Older Queensland Solar Rebates Ended?
Yes. Several previous Queensland renewable energy incentive programs are no longer accepting applications.
Queensland Affordable Energy Plan
The Affordable Energy Plan previously offered interest-free loans and grants for solar panels and batteries.
These included loans of up to $4,500 for solar panels, battery grants of up to $3,000 and larger interest-free loans for combined solar and battery systems.
These offers expired in 2019 and are no longer available.
Queensland Battery Booster Program
The Queensland Battery Booster Program previously offered qualifying households battery rebates of up to $3,000 or $4,000, depending on income and other eligibility conditions.
Applications closed in May 2024, and the program is no longer accepting new applicants.
Homeowners should not confuse these expired state programs with the ongoing federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program.