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Quick answer: On 5 August 2026, the Australian Government announced it will expand the Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme to cover solar systems up to 1MW, up from the current 100kW cap. The change is intended to start from 1 October 2026, but full eligibility and compliance rules haven’t been published yet. What is changing? The Small-scale Renewable Energy Scheme (SRES) is the mechanism behind Australia’s solar rebate. It works through Small-scale Technology Certificates (

Quick answer: There’s no dedicated QLD Government cash rebate for solar panels in 2026. The Battery Booster is closed. Active support now comes from the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program (~30% off eligible batteries), the new Supercharged Solar for Renters rebate, and the new Solar Sharer Offer (free electricity 11am–2pm in South East Queensland). Is there still a QLD solar rebate in 2026? There’s no dedicated Queensland Government cash rebate for solar panels in 2026. I