Supercharged Solar for Renters: Unlocking Solar Savings for Queensland Tenants
Queensland’s Supercharged Solar for Renters program aims to finally give tenants access to solar savings by incentivising landlords, closing the long-standing gap that has kept renters locked out.
When you own a home in Queensland, going solar is almost a no-brainer. Rooftop solar panels slash electricity bills, boost property value, and pay themselves off in just a few years.
For years, renters have watched their neighbours enjoy cheap solar energy while they keep facing rising electricity costs. The reason is simple: landlords pay for the system, but tenants get the benefit. This “split-incentive” has kept renters locked out of one of Australia’s biggest cost-saving technologies.
Queensland’s upcoming Supercharged Solar for Renters program aims to change that. For the first time, the state government will directly incentivise solar for rental properties, making it easier for landlords to install solar and for tenants to finally access the savings.
Author summary: Queensland's program unlocks solar savings for renters.