Best Solar Feed In Tariff QLD

Best Solar Feed In Tariff QLD

Which provider has the best solar feed-in tariff in QLD?

Currently, Engie has the best solar feed-in tariff in Queensland with a generous 12 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) on offer to eligible customers for feeding into the grid.

Maximum and minimum solar feed-in tariffs in QLD

In the table below, you’ll find a list of minimum and maximum solar feed-in tariffs available from retailers in Queensland. Some of these companies may not operate in all areas of QLD, while some FiTs may only be available when certain conditions are satisfied. Please check each provider’s website for further details.

Which is the best solar energy provider?

Lumo Energy is currently ranked as Australia’s best solar energy provider, topping our customer satisfaction ratings in 2025. The Aussie-owned company scored five-star reviews for its value for money, customer service, bill and cost clarity, ease of sign-up and overall satisfaction. Lumo Energy doesn’t currently offer any solar specific plans or feed-in tariffs in QLD.

How do I know what my solar feed-in tariff is?

• Your current feed-in tariff (FiT) rate can be read off your energy bill.
• Your FiT will be listed on the relevant energy fact sheet on your energy retailer’s website, detailing your plan’s rates, fees, charges and other plan details — fact sheets can typically be found at the footer of the retailer’s homepage.

Is there a minimum solar feed-in tariff in QLD?

• In South East Queensland (Energex network), there is no set minimum solar feed-in tariff — this is why shopping around for a plan is important, with power companies competing for your business by offering more competitive FiTs.
• In Regional Queensland (Ergon Energy network), customers have a minimum feed-in tariff rate of 12.377c/kWh — These rates are set by the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA), a governing body that also monitors retailer’s FiT rates in SEQ.

Don’t forget to check directly with your energy retailer to see if there are other promotions or solar-specific deals available that may not be publicly advertised.

Is the premium solar feed-in tariff rate still available in QLD?

The Solar Bonus Scheme’s 44c feed-in tariff, which started on  July 1, 2008, is closed and no longer available to new customers.

However, Aussies (who were and still are eligible) who still receive this tariff rate will continue to do so until it expires on July 1, 2028.

For more information, visit the Queensland Government’s official page.

Apart from FiT rates, there are other factors worth considering when comparing plans with FiTs:

• Peak vs off-peak rates
• Terms and conditions (e.g. hardware requirements)
• Special offers
• Provider’s customer reviews

Are there solar-specific plans available in QLD?

Yes, some solar-specific products are on offer in QLD. However, these deals are few and far between.

Most larger companies, such as AGL and Origin, will generally have solar-specific plans available, but they normally require certain conditions to be met, such as purchasing solar panels through the energy retailer.

Energy rates or feed-in tariffs: what’s more important?

For most Queenslanders, which is more important comes down to which plan saves you more money on your final bill. We encourage you to look at the following when shopping around for plans:

• Electricity usage rates
• Supply charges
• Solar FiTs

Feed-in tariffs are more important than energy rates if the FiT saves more than you’re spending on a solar plan with higher base rates. Do take note that plans with higher FiTs don’t always come with higher base rates.

Conversely, energy rates are more important than FiTs if an increase in base usage rates offsets the potential feed-in savings.

However, at the end of the day, it’s all about balancing out what works for your circumstances, such as:

• The size of your solar system and how much it can export.
• If you net meter solar-generated electricity before exporting the excess to the grid.
• Payback period (if you don’t have a solar system and plan to install one).

For example, if you have a smaller solar system (e.g. 1.5 kW)  that doesn’t produce much excess electricity to be fed back into the grid, then you may be better off with lower base rates.

On the other hand, if your solar panels export a lot of electricity, then a higher FiT could justify paying increased usage and supply rates.

Some customers may prefer a net metering arrangement, which means solar-generated electricity is first consumed at home before excess is exported back into the grid  — this will negatively affect how much you’re earning on your solar FiT, but keep in mind to account for how much net metering saves you.

If you don’t currently own a solar system and intend to install one, then it’s important to calculate the payback period, which is the time taken for the solar system’s savings to exceed its purchase and installation costs.

At the end of the day, it’s all about balancing out what works for your circumstances and budget.

How to maximise your solar investment in QLD

Maximising your solar investment will come down to choosing an energy provider that offers a good feed-in tariff that best suits your needs.

Remember, not all plans are equal, which means it does take some research to find a good deal.

Just be sure to scan over the electricity rates of a plan, as well as any other value-add incentives, like conditional discounts, bill credits and rewards programs.

With more than 20 retailers across SEQ, there has never been a better time to compare your options.

About our electricity experts

Tara Donnelly: Utilities Editor

Tara Donnelly is Canstar Blue’s Utilities Editor, leading the team that focuses on energy, telecommunications and consumer technology. She has spent more than a decade covering these topics in Australia, the US and Canada, and has authored over 500 Canstar Blue articles.

Her expertise has seen her appear in national media including 9 News, 7 News, Sunrise, the ABC , The Australian Financial Review, 4BC Radio and The Sydney Morning Herald.

Tara has been nominated for multiple awards for her technology reporting, including Canstar Blue’s highly commended recognition for Best Consumer Technology Coverage in 2024.

She has a Bachelor of Communications from the University of Canberra and is passionate about simplifying complex subjects so consumers aren’t just informed, they’re connected and confident.

You can read more of Tara’s published articles and follow Tara on LinkedIn.

Breanna Gream: Data Insights Team Lead

Breanna Gream is Canstar’s Data Insights Team Lead, and is responsible for developing the methodology and delivering Canstar Blue’s Value Ranking for the energy and telco sectors. She holds a dual degree in Business and Mathematics from the Queensland University of Technology, and enjoys using her skills to help consumers find more suitable utilities plans. Connect with Breanna on LinkedIn.