Solar feed-in tariffs in Queensland
What QLD households get paid for surplus solar exported back to the grid in 2026. Market structure, typical rates, time-of-use bands, and the grandfathered schemes still in effect.
How QLD's feed-in tariff market works
South-East Queensland (Energex network) is fully deregulated — retailers set their own FiTs. Regional Queensland (Ergon Energy network) has a regulated single-rate FiT set annually by the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA).
Regulated minimum
Ergon's regulated FiT applies only to regional Queensland customers. The QCA publishes the rate annually.
Time-of-use feed-in tariffs
Some SEQ retailers offer time-varying FiTs that reward exports during evening peak. Regional Ergon FiT is single-rate.
Legacy scheme: Solar Bonus Scheme
Headline rate: 44 c/kWh. Closed to new applicants in mid-2012. Eligible customers continue to receive the 44 c/kWh rate until 30 June 2028, after which they will move to standard retailer FiTs.
What's actually worth chasing
If you're on the legacy 44 c/kWh Solar Bonus Scheme: do not change retailer or modify your solar system in ways that risk losing eligibility before 30 June 2028.
Authoritative sources
Rates change annually. For current numbers, go directly to the source.
- Regulator / authorityQueensland Competition Authority — Regional FiT
- Compare retailer offersEnergy Made Easy (AER)
Considering a battery for QLD?
Battery economics depend heavily on your FiT — the lower your export rate, the more valuable a battery becomes. The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program rebate steps down 19% on 1 May 2026.
QLD solar battery rebate breakdownGet FiT updates when rates change
Most state regulators publish new annual benchmarks in May–June. We'll email you when there's a real update — no filler.