Figures below re-priced 10 October 2026 at the 15 October 2026 price of $39.65 per STC.
The Queensland Battery Booster Program closed to new applications on 8 May 2024. The state government has not announced any plans to restart it. Two years on, Queensland households installing batteries now rely on the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program as the only government support.
What this means for QLD homes
The Battery Booster paid $3,000-$4,000 per household (the higher amount for those earning under $66,667). Without it, the net cost of a battery install in QLD is somewhat higher than in WA, which adds a state battery rebate on top of the federal discount, or in NSW for households that join a virtual power plant.
What still applies in Queensland
- Federal STC rebate, about $1,784 on a typical 6.6 kW system in Brisbane (Zone 3), at the 15 October 2026 price of $39.65 per STC.
- Federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program, about $3,608 on a 13.5 kWh battery, tapered above 14 kWh of usable capacity.
- Ergon Solar Bonus Scheme, only for customers in the Ergon network who enrolled before 9 July 2012. Still paying 13.351 c/kWh. Closed to new entrants.
Related Queensland updates
Queensland does have a state solar rebate, if you own a rental
Supercharged Solar for Renters pays Queensland landlords up to $3,500 to put solar on a tenanted property. We had it missing from our QLD page, so we have added it. We also explain why the widely quoted $3,700 Queensland homeowner rebate does not exist.