Solar electricity plans in Queensland
Feed-in tariff rates in QLD currently range from 3 to 10 (SEQ) / 8.66 regulated (Ergon) cents per kWh depending on your retailer. Your distribution network is Energex (SEQ), Ergon Energy (regional).
Our take on solar in QLD
Queensland has the highest rooftop solar penetration of any state, with over 40% of homes having panels. Brisbane averages 5.2 peak sun hours per day. A 6.6kW system generates 28 to 35 kWh per day on average. In SEQ, feed-in rates are set by retailers in a competitive market (3 to 10 cents). In regional QLD, Ergon pays a regulated 8.66 cents per kWh. The high solar penetration means midday wholesale prices often go negative, which is why feed-in rates have been declining. Self-consumption and battery storage are increasingly the focus for maximising solar value in QLD.
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See which retailers offer the best feed-in tariff and usage rate combination in QLD.
Compare solar plansTips for solar households in QLD
Self-consumption first. Every kWh you use from your panels avoids buying at 25 to 40 cents from the grid. Exporting earns only 3 to 10 cents. Shift your dishwasher, washing machine, pool pump, and EV charging to daylight hours.
Compare the total estimated annual cost, not just the feed-in rate. A plan with a high feed-in rate but high usage rate can cost more overall than a plan with a moderate feed-in rate and low usage rate.
Battery rebates in Queensland. The state's Battery Booster rebate closed when the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program launched in mid-2025, so there is no separate QLD state rebate at the moment. Queensland does sit in a higher federal STC zone than NSW, VIC or SA, so the federal discount, roughly 30% off a typical battery, is worth more per kWh here than in the southern states.
For a detailed analysis of feed-in tariff rates across all states, see our solar feed-in tariffs guide.