Solar and batteries · QLD
Plan your home’s next energy move.
Make a plan for solar or a battery at your QLD home. Check suitability, potential STC discounts and installation timing.
- Check your potential upfront STC discount
- Explore solar, a battery, or both
- Understand your local installation timeframe
Thinking about installation in 2026? Start the conversation now. Assessment, approvals and scheduling take time.
Your QLD home
Check your savings
and installation timing.
Tell us a little about your plans. SAE can help you understand the next step.
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SAE will confirm serviceability, eligibility and timing for your property. An enquiry does not guarantee a 2026 installation or an STC amount.
See what you could save
by installing in 2026.
The amounts below show the extra upfront STC discount you could receive for an eligible installation completed by 31 December 2026, compared with the same system installed in January–June 2027.
Your solar savings
Solar zone 3 examples
| Solar size | Extra STC discount* |
|---|---|
| 6.6 kW | $334.80 |
| 10 kW | $520.80 |
| 13 kW | $669.60 |
| 20 kW | $1,041.60 |
Your battery savings
Based on usable battery capacity
| Battery size | Extra STC discount* |
|---|---|
| 14 kWh | $592.00 |
| 20 kWh | $703.00 |
| 25 kWh | $851.00 |
| 30 kWh | $925.00 |
See the combined benefit
10 kW solar + 20 kWh battery
$520.80 solar + $703.00 battery
Start planning now. Assessment, approvals and scheduling take time. An eligible installation must be completed in 2026 to receive the applicable 2026 entitlement; signing a quote alone does not secure it.
*Examples show the difference in upfront STC discounts between the two periods, not the total discount or annual electricity savings. Solar examples use zone 3; your postcode may change the solar amount. Calculations use $37.20 per solar STC and $37.00 per battery STC, held constant across both periods. Eligibility, system details, STC value and completed installation affect your actual benefit. SAE will confirm your quote and installation timing.
Other incentives may also apply. Ask SAE which grants or rebates can be combined for your property.
Understand the upfront benefit
What could STCs mean for your home?
Small-scale Technology Certificates can help reduce the upfront cost of an eligible solar or battery installation.
By assigning the right to create the certificates to a registered agent, you may receive a discount on your system. The amount depends on your system and the certificate value.
Ask SAE for the figures that apply to your quote, together with a realistic view of the installation process.
A clear next step
An assessment built around your home.
01 / TELL US YOUR PLANS
Share a few details
Your address, existing solar and what you are interested in help SAE direct your enquiry.
02 / EXPLORE YOUR OPTIONS
Get an individual assessment
Discuss your household’s needs, suitable equipment and potential upfront STC discount.
03 / UNDERSTAND THE TIMING
Check what happens next
QLD requirements vary by location and network. SAE will assess your postcode and proposed system.
Before you enquire
A few useful answers.
Does signing now guarantee a 2026 installation?
No. Availability, assessment, approvals and other requirements need to be confirmed for your property. Submitting this form or signing a quote does not guarantee an installation date or entitlement.
Why start the conversation now?
Assessing your property, confirming requirements and scheduling installation take time. STC entitlements reduce from 1 January 2027, so check what is practical for your home now. SAE will explain the timing that applies to your property.
Can I enquire if I already have solar?
Yes. Select “Battery for existing solar” in the form. SAE can assess the compatibility of your existing system and whether adding a battery may suit your home.
How much could my discount be?
The amount depends on eligibility, system capacity, location where relevant, certificate value and installation timing. SAE can explain the assumptions in your quote. An upfront STC discount is different from ongoing electricity bill savings.
What do I need for an assessment?
Start with your contact details, property address and what you are interested in. Your address helps our team look at the location, roof and positioning before calling. You do not need to upload your power bill in this form.
STC information: Clean Energy Regulator.
Explore what is possible for your home.
Check your potential STC discount and local installation timeframe.
Prefer to speak to our team? Call 1300 18 20 50.