Updated: April 2025
Last reviewed: August 2025
Source: Queensland Government
Summary
The QLD Supercharged Solar for Renters rebate offers landlords up to $3,500 to install solar panels on rental properties, cutting tenant electricity bills by around $700/year. Launching before the end of 2025, the scheme boosts property value, increases rental appeal, and gives more Queensland renters access to clean energy.
What is the Supercharged Solar for Renters program?
A Queensland Government initiative giving landlords up to $3,500 towards installing solar panels on rental properties. The savings go directly to tenants through reduced power bills.
Who benefits:
- Tenants: Save around $700/year on electricity
- Landlords: Increase property value and attract quality tenants
Why it matters:
It breaks down the “split incentive” barrier, where landlords pay for the install but tenants get the savings.
Key Facts
| Program Name | Location | Rebate Amount | Launch Date | Expected Tenant Savings | Who Applies |
| Supercharged Solar for Renters | Queensland | Up to $3,500 | Before end of 2025 | ~$700 per year | Landlord |
When does the Supercharged Solar for Renters rebate start?
The program will open before the end of 2025. Full application details will be released closer to launch.
Eligibility requirements
To be considered for a rebate:
- Eligible solar PV systems must be quoted by eligible installers.
- Installations will only be eligible if they are installed after the program opens and conditional approval has been granted.
- Landlords with multiple rental properties can apply for a separate rebate for each eligible property.
How this program helps Queensland renters
- Bill savings: ~$700/year average
- Access to renewable energy without owning a home
- Property improvements that benefit both landlord and tenant
- Builds on a successful 2019 pilot in Bundaberg, Gladstone, and Townsville
Key details for landlords
- Discuss solar installation with your property manager and tenant
- Review electricity usage to select the right system size
- Consider pairing solar with an energy-efficient hot water system or battery storage
- Support Queensland’s renewable energy and emissions targets
Stay updated on the Supercharged Solar for Renters rebate
We’ll update this page as soon as the Queensland Government releases new details, including:
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The exact launch date
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Final eligibility criteria
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How to apply
Related QLD solar incentives
FAQ – Supercharged Solar for Renters
Can renters get the QLD Supercharged Solar for Renters rebate?
Yes. Landlords apply for the rebate, but the savings benefit the tenant.
How much is the rebate?
Up to $3,500 for landlords, saving tenants about $700/year.
When will it be available?
Before the end of 2025.
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