Solar feed-in tariffs QLD 2026 — every retailer compared
Independent monthly comparison of every Queensland feed-in tariff. See who pays the most for your exports, how time-varying tariffs work with batteries, and how to switch without lifting a screwdriver.
Live QLD feed-in tariff comparison
Residential, single-phase, Energex distribution zone. Rates current as of 1 June 2026. GST inclusive. Always model against your actual usage — headline rate isn't everything.
| Retailer & Plan | Flat FiT | Peak FiT | Daily supply | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AGL Solar Savers | 10.0¢ | — | $1.42/day | Solid baseline, no battery bonus |
| Origin Solar Boost | 12.0¢ | — | $1.38/day | Highest flat rate in QLD |
| Alinta SolarPlus | 8.0¢ | — | $1.21/day | Low daily supply offsets lower FiT |
| Amber Electric | Wholesale | up to 80¢ | $1.65/day | Spot pricing, requires monitoring |
| Powershop Get-Up & Glow | 9.5¢ | — | $1.34/day | Good for low-export homes |
| Energy Locals VPP | 10.0¢ | 32.0¢ (4–9pm) | $1.45/day | Best with Tesla / Sungrow battery |
iDeal Solar is not a retailer and earns no referral fee on switches. This table is maintained for our customers' benefit and updated on the first of every month.
6 ways to actually earn more from your exports
Picking the right plan is only half of it. These are the same tactics our highest-earning Brisbane customers use to push payback under 4 years.
Self-consume first
Every kWh you use is worth ~33¢ vs ~10¢ exported. Shift dishwasher, pool pump and aircon to daytime.
Add a battery
Store midday surplus and export at 4–9pm peak. A 10kWh battery in a VPP earns $700+/yr more than no battery.
Pick the right tariff
Time-varying tariffs reward 4–9pm export. Flat-rate tariffs suit homes without a battery or smart hot water.
Watch the daily supply
A 14¢ FiT with a $1.80 daily supply often loses to a 10¢ FiT at $1.20. Compare total bill, not headline rate.
Avoid export caps
Some retailers cap FiT at 10kWh/day. If you have a 10kW+ system, check the fine print.
Read 12-month terms
Many bonus rates drop after year one. Set a calendar reminder to re-compare every July.
How to switch retailer in 4 steps
Zero downtime. No meter swap. No exit fees on most QLD plans.
Pull last 3 bills
We need your NMI, average daily import and average daily export to model real savings.
Compare like-for-like
We rank plans by total annual cost based on YOUR usage, not the retailer's marketing rate.
Switch online in 5 min
No meter swap, no downtime. Your new retailer handles the transfer with Energex.
Re-compare every 12 months
Rates change quarterly. We send free annual reviews to all our solar customers.
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