QLD Government Releases 700 New Battery Grant and Loans for Homeowners and Small Businesses

SAE Group are incredibly excited to announce that 700 additional assistance packages (as of 27th February) are now available under the Queensland Government’s Affordable Energy Plan’s latest initiative. This program is designed to help Queenslanders take back control over their electricity and access more affordable energy by releasing grants and interest free loans of up to $13,000 for solar and battery systems.

If you’re a property owner in the Sunshine State, then this is yet another reason why you’re lucky to live here. In keeping with our early adoption of solar, the Qld government wants Queenslanders to benefit from battery storage to power homes and businesses in to the night.

You could be eligible to purchase either a solar battery storage solution or a combined solar and battery system with financial government support through their loans and grants initiative launched today.

Grants of $3,000 and interest-free loans of up to $10,000 repayable within 10 years are now available to Queensland homeowners and small business owners, to take up the addition of a solar storage battery to existing solar systems, or a solar and battery bundle. Understandably, there has been a hive of activity in the solar market since the initial launch in November 2018 with thousands of applications, and hundreds of solar installations already taking place across the state. If you’ve been one of the lucky ones and have already received approval to go ahead, there is still time for you to shop around and choose the best solar solution suited to you.

Which Package Are You Eligible to Apply for?

BATTERY ONLY REBATE

Battery assistance packages are now available with the government offering grants of $3,000 and interest-free loans of up to $6,000 repayable within 10 years. If you already have a solar system installed on your residential property but want the benefits of 24 hour solar and the safety of a backup supply in blackouts, then this might be just the option for you.

You can apply for either a grant of up to $3,000, or an interest- free loan of up to $6,000, or combine the two totaling $9,000 for a new battery.

Eligibility criteria:

• Residential properties only
• Must have a solar system already installed on the property
• Not receiving the 44 cent feed-in tariff under the Solar Bonus Scheme
• Installation is through a CEC approved solar retailer

SOLAR + BATTERY REBATE

If you’re a Queensland homeowner, but currently do not have a solar system on your property, then you could be eligible to apply for the loan and grant for the combined solar and battery solution.

You can apply for a grant of up to $3,000, or an interest- free loan of up to $10,000, or combine the two and apply for both totaling $13,000.

Eligibility criteria:

• Residential properties only
• Must NOT have a solar system already installed on the property
• Must not be financing through a solar power purchase agreement or solar lease
• Installation is through a CEC approved solar retailer

We are incredibly excited to offer a 6.6kW system, comprised of 24 x 275-watt Seraphim panels, and the Redback Smart Hybrid system, including 4.8kWh of lithium-ion batteries for just $12,995.*

Just like SAE Group, Redback Technologies have always emphasised local energy research and development with a focus on low-cost solutions for all Australians. Redback are a home-grown brand, founded in Brisbane with efforts on growing a local workforce and driving greater opportunities nationwide. Their systems’ technology intelligently manages and stores solar energy, enabling you to consume more of the solar power you generate and buy less from the grid, all at the fraction of the cost of most other systems on the market. The hybrid system offers flexibility too, with the option to add more storage as needed. Best of all, it’s back by Redback’s 5-year warranty.

Complementing the Redback Hybrid unit is long-lasting Seraphim 275-watt panels, rounding out a high quality system that is designed to withstand the harshest of Australian climates.

COMMERCIAL REBATE

Want to join the thousands of other Aussie businesses that have made the switch to solar? Well the Queensland Government hasn’t forgotten about you…Small businesses, body corporates and trusts will be able to apply for the $3,000 grants too!

Commercial businesses can apply for a grant of up to $3,000.

What to Do Next?

Choose an eligible supplier and get a proposal 

SAE Group is an eligible supplier for this scheme and are able to provide you with expert advice to correctly match you with your right system, and to provide you with a quote to support your grant application. We offer a broad range of solar and battery solutions tailored to your home or business.

Only CEC Approved Retailers can roll out this offer. As Master Electricians, and a CEC approved solar retailer, SAE Group are your provider of choice. From consultation to installation, and after sales service, SAE Group are with you the whole way. That’s why we also offer a 12-year workmanship warranty with every installation.

If you’re a Queensland homeowner, and want to check your eligibility for this scheme, call SAE Group on 1300 18 20 50 today. Secure this incentive before it’s gone!

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*This offer is not available with any other offer. Price includes racking & installation. Price is valid for roof tile only. Single phase power only. Single storey only. Alternatives available at additional cost. Net meter changeover not included. Finance options are available, subject to lending criteria eligibility. Terms & conditions, fees and charges may apply. Travel charges apply for distances over 70kms from warehouse. Electrical licenses: NSW 227562C QLD 72258.