Queensland: Supercharged Solar for Renters
| System size | Maximum rebate |
|---|---|
| 3 kW to under 4 kW | $2,500 |
| 4 kW to under 5 kW | $3,000 |
| 5 kW or more | $3,500 |
- Houses, townhouses, duplexes and granny flats qualify. Apartments generally do not.
- Rent must be $1,000 a week or less, and the home must have its own electricity meter.
- The tenant must give written consent on the program's form.
- The landlord needs a new lease with at least 8 months left, with rent no higher than at conditional approval.
- Landlords can claim for up to three properties.
The Queensland Government expects the program to help about 6,500 households save around $700 a year. Details are on the program page.
Victoria: solar for rental properties
- Rebate of up to $1,400 for the landlord, plus an optional interest-free loan of the same amount over four years.
- Renters can agree to pay up to half of the loan repayment, which is $14.58 a month at most.
- From 1 July 2026, the renters' combined household income must be under $150,000 a year.
- The property must be worth under $3 million, and a landlord can claim for two properties a financial year.
See Victorian solar rebates for the full program.
Options for renters everywhere
- Free or cheap midday power. The Solar Sharer Offer and Victoria's Midday Power Saver price power in the middle of the day at little or nothing.
- GreenPower. Pay to have your use matched with renewable generation. See green energy plans.
- Renter-friendly savings. See energy saving tips for renters.
Making the case to your landlord
In Queensland and Victoria the government pays part of the cost. Share the program link and the expected saving with your landlord or agent.
Common questions
Only with the landlord's consent, because the panels are fixed to the building. In Queensland and Victoria, state rebates help landlords pay for solar on rental homes.
Yes. Supercharged Solar for Renters pays landlords $2,500 to $3,500 depending on system size, for systems of at least 3 kW. The tenant must consent, and rent must be $1,000 a week or less.
Yes. Solar Victoria offers rental providers up to $1,400 plus an interest-free loan of up to $1,400. From 1 July 2026, the renters' household income must be under $150,000.
In Queensland's program, the lease submitted for the final rebate must have at least 8 months left and rent no higher than at conditional approval. Normal tenancy laws apply to later increases.
In Queensland the landlord pays. In Victoria, renters can choose to pay up to half the loan repayment, $14.58 a month at most.
Use cheap midday power offers, shift appliances into the middle of the day and choose GreenPower if you want renewable supply.
Sources
Every rate on this page comes from the regulator or the regulated retailer. Last checked October 2026. Prices include GST unless we say otherwise.