Solar Feed-in Tariffs in QLD
How feed-in tariffs work in Queensland, what they pay for the solar you export, and how to structure your system to get more value from every kilowatt-hour.
The short version
Getting paid for what you export
When your solar makes more power than your home is using, the surplus flows out to the grid and your electricity retailer credits you for it. That credit is called a feed-in tariff. Rates vary by retailer and change over time, so the guidance below is general rather than financial advice, but the principles are steady: the more of your own solar you use, the better off you tend to be.
How it works
How feed-in tariffs work
Making it work harder
Feed-in tariff or a battery?
A generous feed-in tariff is nice, but it rewards you for giving power away. A battery does the opposite: it keeps your cheap daytime solar for the evening peak, when grid power costs the most. For most South East Queensland homes that shift, from exporting to storing, is where the real savings sit.
If your feed-in rate has dropped, it's often a sign it's worth sizing up self-use rather than chasing a better export deal. Our home battery storage page covers how storage changes the numbers, and the solar battery rebate guide explains the incentives that bring a battery within reach.
Want to get more from your solar?
Tell us about your system and your bills, and we'll show you how feed-in tariffs, self-use and storage stack up for your home across Brisbane and South East Queensland, with no obligation.