Queensland Battery Rebates 2025

Battery storage is rapidly becoming one of the most popular home energy upgrades in Queensland. With electricity prices rising and an increasingly unstable grid, a home battery gives you energy independence, backup power, and the ability to use your solar generation around the clock.

Several government incentive programs — both at the Queensland and federal level — can significantly reduce the upfront cost. Here's what's available in 2025.

Queensland Government Cost of Living Rebates

While not specific to batteries, the Queensland Government's Cost of Living Rebate program provides energy bill credits to eligible households. Combining a battery system with these bill credits can further reduce the overall cost of energy storage.

• Eligible concession card holders may receive additional energy credits
• The rebate is applied directly to electricity accounts via your retailer
• No application required — automatically applied if you hold an eligible concession card

Energex and Ergon Network Battery Trials

Queensland's distribution networks — Energex (South East QLD) and Ergon Energy (regional QLD) — have run various battery trial and incentive programs. These programs typically offer:

• Subsidised battery hardware through approved installers
• Free or discounted installation for trial participants
• Preferential VPP export tariffs for participating households

Federal Incentives That Apply to QLD Batteries

On top of state-level programs, the federal government's Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) applies to battery systems installed alongside new solar — creating STC certificates that discount your upfront system cost. See our full guide to federal battery rebates.

Which Batteries Qualify?

Most government programs require batteries that appear on the relevant approved products list. The brands we install and recommend all meet this requirement:

• Alpha ESS — compact, high cycle-life lithium batteries
• Sunrise Energy — Australian-designed hybrid battery systems
• Blackmax — reliable whole-home battery storage
• Sungrow SBR/SBH series — stackable modular design

How to Get Started

1. Check your eligibility — household income, network area, and existing solar all affect which programs you can access.
2. Get a quote from an accredited installer — only accredited businesses can supply systems eligible for government programs.
3. Compare programs — some programs require VPP participation; understand the trade-offs before committing.
4. Act promptly — program rounds fill quickly and rebate amounts can decrease over time.