Compare Best Solar Plans in QLD

Your solar panels are doing their job, but the wrong plan can quietly hand those savings back to your retailer. The best solar plans in QLD pay a fair feed-in tariff and keep the rest of your plan affordable. GoSwitch compares them all for free, so your rooftop solar keeps earning its keep.

Rates on this page are current as of June 2026 and reviewed against the Queensland Competition Authority and energy.gov.au.

Written by Go Switch
Published 10 July 20268 mins read

The best solar plans in QLD right now pay a strong feed-in tariff while the rest of the plan stays competitive. In South East Queensland, retailers set their own rates, and the highest standard offers sit around 10c per kWh on a capped daily export. Regional Queensland runs on one regulated rate for everyone.

Alinta Energy, AGL and GloBird Energy are among the retailers at that 10c mark. Amber passes through the wholesale price, so its rate moves through the day and has recently sat near 12.7c per kWh. These premium FiTs only pay off if the rest of the plan suits how much solar power you export.

GoSwitch ranks QLD electricity plans by total yearly cost and shows how each compares with the Australian Energy Regulator’s reference price, so the headline feed-in rate cannot mislead you.

Network Who sets the rate Best maximum feed-in tariff Typical minimum
South East QLD (Energex) Electricity retailers Around 10c per kWh, stepped and capped daily About 4c to 5c per kWh
Regional QLD (Ergon) Electricity retailers 8.66c per kWh (2025-26 single rate) 8.66c per kWh

How do solar feed-in tariffs work in Queensland?

A solar feed-in tariff is the credit your electricity retailer pays for each kilowatt-hour of solar energy you send to the grid. A kilowatt-hour, or kWh, is the unit your bill uses to measure power.

Your solar inverter turns the power your panels make into electricity your home can use. You use what you need first, and the leftover, your solar export, flows into the electricity grid for a credit. Queensland uses net metering, so you are paid only for the surplus, not for everything your panels produce.

Why doesn’t a high feed-in tariff always lower your bill?

A bigger feed-in tariff can still leave you worse off if the plan charges more for the power you buy back at night. The credit you earn on exports is usually smaller than the usage rates you pay on grid power.

Here is the maths. Say two plans differ by 6c per kWh on the feed-in rate, and you export 8 kWh a day. That gap is worth about $175 a year. A plan with higher usage rates or a steeper supply charge can erase that saving and add to your electricity bill.

How do solar plans differ between the Energex and Ergon networks?

Where you live in Queensland decides how your solar plan is set. South East Queensland sits on the Energex network, where retailers choose their own feed-in tariff and there is no minimum. Regional Queensland sits on the Ergon network, where one rate applies.

The Queensland Competition Authority sets the regional rate and reviews it each year. For 2025-26 it is 8.66c per kWh. Homes that applied before 10 July 2012 may still get the Solar Bonus Scheme’s premium feed-in tariff of 44c per kWh. That scheme closed to new customers and ends on 1 July 2028.

Network Area Who sets the feed-in tariff Minimum rate
Energex South East Queensland Electricity retailers No minimum
Ergon Energy Regional Queensland Queensland Competition Authority 8.66c per kWh (2025-26)
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What to Check Before You Choose a Solar Plan

A handful of plan details decide if a solar plan is genuinely good value. Read past the headline rate and check these plan terms before you sign up:

  • Stepped feed-in tariff – the top rate often applies only to the first few kWh you export each day, then drops sharply.
  • Benefit period – some plans pay the advertised rate for a set time, then move you onto a lower one.
  • Inverter capacity – the highest rates can be limited to systems under a certain size, so confirm yours qualifies.
  • Daily supply charge – this fixed daily fee applies no matter how much power you use or export.
  • Export limits – your distributor can cap how much solar you are allowed to send to the grid.

If you are unsure about your system, your solar installer can confirm your system size and any export limit.

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Which Retailers Offer the Best Solar Plans in QLD?

QLD households can choose from a wide field of electricity retailers, and the right one depends on your usage and how much you export. GoSwitch puts the main QLD retailers side by side so you can compare them in one place instead of checking each provider’s site.

Retailer What it is known for
AGL Solar Savers, a stepped feed-in tariff with sign-up bill credits
Origin Energy Solar Boost, a higher feed-in rate for a set daily export amount
EnergyAustralia Solar Max, a stepped rate for larger daily exports
Alinta Energy Some of the higher maximum feed-in rates in South East Queensland
Red Energy Single-rate solar plans with no lock-in contract
OVO Energy Digital account management and online plans
Momentum Energy Transparent usage-based pricing with a flat feed-in tariff
CovaU One of the higher minimum feed-in rates
ENGIE A solar plan with a stepped higher rate for early daily exports
1st Energy Simple single-rate plans
Powershop App-based plans with close usage tracking

How to Compare and Switch Solar Plans With GoSwitch

Switching solar plans takes about five minutes and needs no paperwork. Your power keeps running because the change happens on your account, not at your meter. Here is how the switch works:

  1. Enter your postcode and a few usage details to see solar plans available at your address.
  2. Compare plans ranked by total yearly cost, not by the headline rate alone.
  3. Pick the plan that matches how much solar you export and how you use power.
  4. Your new retailer completes the switch, with no break in supply.

What Solar Rebates and Battery Incentives Can You Claim in QLD?

Rebates and battery incentives can cut the upfront cost of going solar and change how much a plan is worth to you. A few programs are worth checking before you compare:

  • The federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program offers a discount on installing a solar battery, which lowers the cost of storing your own power instead of exporting it.
  • A virtual power plant, or VPP, lets a retailer use your home battery at peak times in return for bill credits or a better rate.
  • Queensland concessions can reduce electricity costs for eligible pensioners and concession card holders, applied straight to the bill.

Compare Solar Plans in QLD and Start Saving

Comparing solar plans in QLD takes minutes, and you do not have to read every fact sheet yourself. Enter your postcode with GoSwitch to see plans ranked by total cost. An energy specialist can talk you through the shortlist before you switch. Start comparing today and keep more of what your solar earns!

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Common Questions About Solar Plans in QLD

No single solar company is best for everyone in Queensland, since the right retailer depends on your network, how much you export and how you use power. GoSwitch ranks the retailers by total plan cost so you can see which one suits your household.

In regional Queensland, every retailer pays the regulated 8.66c per kWh for 2025-26. In South East Queensland the highest standard rates sit near 10c per kWh from retailers like Alinta and GloBird, with wholesale-linked Amber sometimes higher, though a top rate only pays off when the rest of the plan stays competitive.

Solar is worth it for most Queensland homes, because high sunshine hours and rising grid prices make the power you use yourself worth far more than the credit you earn for exporting it. The biggest savings now come from using your solar during the day, not from the feed-in tariff.

Renters can receive a solar feed-in tariff if the electricity account is in their name and the property has its own meter, though some leases set their own terms. Comparing plans by postcode with GoSwitch shows the feed-in rates available at a rented address.

Yes, switching solar plans changes only your billing and leaves your panels, inverter and meter exactly as they are. Your power supply is not interrupted, and your existing system keeps exporting to the grid as usual once the new plan starts.

A solar battery can save money by storing daytime solar for use at night, which avoids buying grid power at peak rates, though the payback depends on your usage and upfront cost. A solar-friendly plan compared through GoSwitch helps you weigh a battery against a strong feed-in tariff.

Feed-in tariffs have fallen across Queensland, as more daytime solar lowers the value of exported power, and the regulated regional rate drops again from 1 July 2026. Comparing the whole plan with GoSwitch matters more than ever, since the feed-in rate alone no longer drives your savings.