Solar power relief for Queensland renters

The Supercharged Solar for Renters program is now open for applications and will target eligible properties with current renters to ensure immediate cost-of-living relief.

The $26.3 million program is expected to help about 6,500 households by providing rebates up to $3,500 to eligible landlords who install rooftop solar on their rentals.

Tenants are expected to save around $700 a year on their power bills, depending on where they live, their retailer and metering arrangements and the size of the property’s solar PV system.

The number of Queensland homes and businesses using solar PV systems has gone through the roof to 900,000, but many renters are missing out on the benefits of solar.

The Supercharged Solar for Renters program will make it easier for landlords to install solar and for tenants to access the savings.

Renters are limited in their ability to retrofit their homes and are often left out or locked out of the savings of solar.

The program will address these challenges, enhancing property values for landlords and passing on solar savings to tenants.

The Supercharged Solar for Renters program will apply to eligible landlords with detached dwellings, townhouses and duplexes. It will initially be available for properties that are rented for $1,000 per week or less.

For more information on the eligibility requirements and application process visit Supercharged Solar for Renters.