Solar and battery rebates in Queensland
South-east Queensland is STC zone 3. Parts of central and northern Queensland can sit in zone 2.
Federal rebates on common systems
| System | Certificates | Rebate if installed in 2026 | Battery, Jan to Jun 2027 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 kW solar | 45 | $1,665 | steps down 1 Jan |
| 10 kW solar | 69 | $2,553 | steps down 1 Jan |
| 13.3 kW solar | 91 | $3,367 | steps down 1 Jan |
| 10 kWh battery | 68 | $2,516 | $2,109 |
| 13.5 kWh battery | 91 | $3,367 | $2,812 |
| 20 kWh battery | 119 | $4,403 | $3,700 |
STC zone 3, $37 per certificate. Solar uses a 5-year deeming period for 2026 installs (4 years in 2027).
Federal rebates apply
Queensland has no state-wide solar or battery rebate at present. Homeowners use the federal STC rebate and the Cheaper Home Batteries rebate.
How the battery rebate is tiered
Since 1 May 2026 the first 14 kWh of usable capacity gets the full rate, each kWh from 14 to 28 gets 60%, and each kWh from 28 to 50 gets 15%. Batteries under 5 kWh aren't eligible. A battery sized to your evening use usually gets the best rebate per dollar.
Common questions
What rebates can I get in Queensland?
The federal solar rebate (STCs) and the federal Cheaper Home Batteries rebate apply everywhere. Federal rebates apply: Queensland has no state-wide solar or battery rebate at present. Homeowners use the federal STC rebate and the Cheaper Home Batteries rebate.
When does the battery rebate drop?
The battery rebate steps down on 1 January 2027, from 6.8 to 5.7 certificates per kWh, and keeps stepping down every six months until the end of 2030.
Who claims the rebate?
Your installer. You assign the certificates to them and they take the value off your price. State rebates have their own application, which the installer guides you through.
Figures as at 29 October 2026. Certificate values move with the market. Check current program rules before you sign.