Every Brisbane solar rebate — stacked & explained.
Federal STC. Cheaper Home Batteries. QLD Battery Booster. VPP bonuses. Feed-in tariffs. Here's exactly what you can claim — and how to lock it in before 2026 rates step down.
Six programs. One stacked quote.
Each rebate has its own form, timeline and fine print. We bundle every one you qualify for into a single fixed price.
Federal STC Rebate
- How it's paid
- Applied at point of sale (assigned to your installer)
- Eligibility
- Any CEC-accredited solar install < 100kW on a residential or small business property in QLD.
- Deadline
- Steps down each January 1st — fully retired by 2031.
- How we claim it
- Your installer (us) deducts the STC value directly from your quote. You sign one form. No claim, no waiting.
Cheaper Home Batteries Program
- How it's paid
- Point-of-sale discount, scales with battery kWh
- Eligibility
- New batteries 5–50 kWh paired with new or existing solar. One per household. CEC-approved installer required.
- Deadline
- Subsidy reduces 9.7% per year until 2030.
- How we claim it
- We apply the rebate at quote time — you never touch a form. Nominal value 2026: ~$330/kWh of usable capacity.
QLD Battery Booster Loan
- How it's paid
- Interest-free loan over 10 years
- Eligibility
- QLD homeowner, household income < $180k, battery min 6 kWh paired with rooftop solar.
- Deadline
- Funding rounds open quarterly — limited allocations.
- How we claim it
- Approved through QRIDA. We pre-fill the application, you submit and finalise after install.
VPP Sign-on Bonus
- How it's paid
- Cash, bill credit or upfront rebate from your retailer
- Eligibility
- VPP-compatible battery (Tesla, Sungrow, BYD, Enphase). Must agree to limited grid discharge events.
- Deadline
- Ongoing — bonuses vary by retailer.
- How we claim it
- We help you compare AGL, Origin, Amber, Tesla, Reposit and Discover Energy VPPs and enrol you post-install.
Feed-in Tariff
- How it's paid
- Credit on your electricity bill
- Eligibility
- Any grid-connected solar system. Rates vary by retailer (AGL, Origin, Energy Locals, Amber).
- Deadline
- No deadline — but rates have dropped 60% since 2022.
- How we claim it
- We benchmark current Brisbane FiTs and recommend a retailer to switch to after install — typically worth +$280/yr.
Concession Card Rebates
- How it's paid
- Annual electricity rebate from QLD Gov
- Eligibility
- Holders of Pensioner Concession Card, DVA Gold Card, or Health Care Card. Stacks with solar savings.
- Deadline
- Apply via QLD Smart Service. Renews annually.
- How we claim it
- Independent of solar but pairs perfectly — we'll point you to the application form and never charge for advice.
What you'll actually pay in 2026.
Sample iDeal Solar quotes — every rebate applied at point of sale.
| System | Sticker price | Rebate stack | You pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 kW solar (no battery) | $6,490 | −$2,890 | $3,600 |
| 10 kW solar + 10 kWh battery | $18,940 | −$6,720 | $12,220 |
| 13.2 kW solar + 13.5 kWh battery | $24,890 | −$8,920 | $15,970 |
| Battery retrofit (10 kWh) | $11,990 | −$3,300 | $8,690 |
Indicative pricing for Brisbane single-storey installs. Final quote depends on roof, switchboard and battery model.
Most Brisbane homes tick every box.
If you own the property and have a roof, you're probably in. We do a free eligibility check in under 10 minutes.
Check my eligibility- QLD residential or eligible small-business property
- Roof condition rated as installable by a CEC accredited designer
- System designed, installed and signed-off by a CEC accredited team
- Tier-1 panels and approved inverter on the CEC product list
- Battery (if installed) on the Cheaper Home Batteries approved list
- Energex/Ergon grid connection approval for export
Zero forms on your end.
Free eligibility check
Send us your address, last electricity bill and a photo of your switchboard. We confirm every rebate you qualify for — same day.
Quote with rebates baked in
You see one fixed number — net of every rebate we can claim for you. No fine print, no later top-ups.
We do all paperwork
STC assignment, Cheaper Home Batteries claim, QRIDA loan, Energex connection, VPP enrolment — all handled in-house.
Lock in 2026 rates
STCs and the federal battery rebate both step down annually. Install this year locks in the highest available subsidy.
Rebate questions, answered.
The 2026 stack won't last. Lock it in now.
Federal STCs step down every January. Battery rebate drops 9.7% per year. Install this year and pay tomorrow's prices today.