Home Solar Power In Queensland
Last Updated: 1st Jan 2026
True to its “sunshine state” label, there’s no doubt Queensland is a solar energy powerhouse. According to Australia’s Clean Energy Regulator, more than 1,149,912 small scale systems (<100kW capacity) had been installed across the state as at the end of November 2025.. Figures from the Australian PV Institute put the percentage of suitable dwellings with PV installed at 54.8% – making it the nation’s leader in this regard.
Small scale PV systems installed across the state collectively represent more than 7.48 GW of capacity. With a population of around 5.6 million (June 30, 2025 – QLD Government Statistician’s Office), there’s been a little over 1.33kW of solar power capacity installed per capita in Queensland. The Australian national average is around 1 kW based on population as at the June 2025 (27.6 million — Source: ABS).
Added to this is the capacity of the many large-scale PV power stations popping up around the state.
In Brisbane, each kilowatt of panels you install (assuming good quality components professionally installed) will generate on average 4.2 kilowatt-hours of electricity a day. Many Queensland households are now opting for large systems (entry level is considered 6.6kW+ these days) to get the best bang for their buck.
As well as reducing mains grid electricity consumption, Queensland households can also be paid for the surplus energy they generate that is exported – this is known as a feed-in tariff.
Queensland Home Battery Blitz
The Albanese Government’s launch of the Cheaper Home Batteries Program in July 2025 has seen many Queensland solar owners driving their bills down even further and providing wider benefits to the mains grid through the installation of residential energy storage. 24,095 battery systems had been installed, commissioned and registered just between July 1 and November 30, 2025; with thousands more installations in place and making their way through the registration pipeline.
If you’re considering buying solar panels and or batteries in QLD, you may find the sections below useful.
Other Queensland Solar Energy Information
- All you need to know about going solar
- Regional QLD solar guide
- Solar prices in Queensland
- QLD solar feed in tariffs
- Solar rebates and subsidies in Queensland
- Home battery guide
- Compare energy deals
- Grid connection process
- Find solar information for your Queensland town or suburb
- Queensland solar power news
Recommended Installers In Selected QLD Areas
The following links will take you to solar power information specific to selected major population areas and some installers I recommend. Bear in mind we have good installers participating in our network for just about everywhere in Queensland and can put you in touch with them.
- Brisbane
- Gold Coast
- Sunshine Coast
- Townsville
- Cairns
- Toowoomba
- Rockhampton
- Mackay
- Bundaberg
- Hervey Bay
- Gladstone
- In another part of the state? Get up to 3 quotes.
If you live in QLD and are yet to choose a solar installer, submit for up to 3 solar quotes from hand-picked Queensland installers I have personally pre-vetted and trust who offer installation services in your town or suburb.