Important: Queensland’s Battery Booster solar battery rebate is [closed] to new applications. The program closed in May 2024. This page explains what that means, what to do if you had conditional approval, and the best options for Queensland households in 2025.
Queensland solar battery rebate in 2025 — status at a glance
- Program: Battery Booster (Queensland)
- Status: Closed — you can’t apply for this rebate anymore.
- Closure date: May 2024.
- What to do now: Use current Queensland energy concessions and the Australian Government Cheaper Home Batteries program
Next Steps: See the solar choice Guide to the Federal Battery Rebate.
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Start here — 2 quick actions
- Queensland support: Energy concessions & bill relief
- Federal battery discount: Cheaper Home Batteries (overview) · Eligibility
- Solar Choice guide to the federal rebate: Government Battery Rebate — how the discount works
Prefer to talk to someone? Call 13 QGOV (13 74 68).
If you had conditional approval (QLD Battery Booster)
- Read your approval letter carefully. It sets install and claim deadlines and the documents you must provide (invoice, product serials, compliance certificates, photos).
- If your battery, inverter, or installer changed, get written confirmation before commissioning.
- Need help? Call 13 QGOV and ask to be directed to the relevant energy programs team.
We’ve removed application links because the program is closed. Use the official links above for any clarifications.
No state rebate? Best options for QLD households now
1) Check current Queensland support
- Energy concessions (QLD) — bill relief and targeted rebates
- Concessions Finder — quick tool to see what you qualify for
2) Use the federal battery discount (point‑of‑sale)
- See federal program info: Community Batteries for Household Solar
Should you still buy a battery without a QLD battery rebate?
It depends on your system setup, solar feed in tariff, your usage pattern, and what you want from the system (bill savings, backup power, VPP income, EV charging).
Start here:
- Big picture: Solar batteries
- Pros & cons: Is home battery storage worth it?
- Current market pricing: Battery prices in Australia
A simple 3‑step plan for homeowners
Step 1 — Get your numbers
- Grab a recent bill (or smart‑meter data).
- Model payback with our tools:
• Advanced solar & battery payback calculator
• Battery sizing estimator - Know the basic solar incentive: STC scheme (guide)
Step 2 — Match storage to your tariff
- Compare the cheapest electricity plans prices & providers.
- Understand QLD feed‑in tariffs (including regional arrangements): Best QLD Solar FiTs.
Step 3 — Keep future options open
- Choose VPP‑ready hardware and read the fine print: What is a VPP? · Compare VPP providers
- If you’ll add an EV charger, plan load management and backup priorities now.
QLD Solar Battery Buyer’s checklist — avoid costly mistakes
Before you sign
- Right‑size for your evening/morning use (don’t chase kWh for its own sake).
- Warranty reality: years and cycles/throughput; end‑of‑warranty capacity; who services claims locally.
- Compliance: components and install meet Australian standards + your DNSP rules.
- Backup clarity: which circuits, how long they’ll run, and what happens during an outage.
- Monitoring & control: see charge/discharge, set reserve SOC and time windows.
- Future‑readiness: hybrid vs AC‑coupled, VPP‑ready firmware, space for EV charging or a second battery.
After install
- Keep eSafety certificate, final invoice, serials, and commissioning report.
- Confirm monitoring works; tune charge/discharge to your tariff.
- Re‑check retail plan after 30 days of data.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Is there a Queensland solar battery rebate in 2025?
No. The Battery Booster program is closed. Use current QLD concessions and the federal Cheaper Home Batteries discount.
What replaced the QLD battery rebate?
There’s no like‑for‑like state rebate. The Commonwealth program provides an up‑front discount at point‑of‑sale via participating retailers/installers.
Can I still claim if I had conditional approval?
Only if you meet your approval letter’s deadlines and conditions. When in doubt, call 13 QGOV.
Will a battery still pay back?
Sometimes. It depends on your tariff, usage, battery size, and whether you join a VPP. Run the numbers with our calculators.
What about blackout protection?
Ask your installer about backup circuits and expected runtime. Not every system provides whole‑home backup.
Helpful Solar Choice guides and tools
- Solar batteries — homeowner’s guide
- Battery prices in Australia
- Are home batteries worth it?
- Calculators: Advanced solar & battery payback · Battery sizing estimator · Solar system payback
- Virtual Power Plants (VPP) · Compare VPP providers
- Electricity comparison — QLD
- Best QLD solar feed‑in tariffs
- Solar panels · System prices · Is solar worth it?
Official government links and contacts
- Queensland Government
- Queensland Treasury — Energy programs & policy hub
- Energy concessions (QLD)
- Concessions Finder
- Solar feed‑in tariffs (FiTs)
- Phone: 13 QGOV (13 74 68)
- Australian Government
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