Queensland Battery Booster program

The Battery Booster program provided rebates for Queenslanders to buy and install a home battery system.

Rebate eligibility criteria required householders to use an installer who was on the Battery Booster Approved Installer list at the time their Approved Battery System was installed.

Program closed

The Battery Booster program has closed. We are no longer accepting applications from businesses registering as an Approved Installer. Rebates are no longer available.

Scam alert

We are aware of phone calls and websites by third parties about the Battery Booster program that are fraudulent or misleading.

Always make sure you read about Queensland energy rebates from a legitimate Queensland Government website that includes qld.gov.au in its web address. We do not make unsolicited phone calls about energy rebate programs.

Approved Installers

Safety and compliance were priorities of the Battery Booster program. Approved Installers were required to meet minimum training and accreditation standards.

Home battery system installers in Queensland were encouraged to be compliant with industry standards and best practice by maintaining:

  • their Queensland electrical contractor and mechanic licence
  • other relevant working safely certifications
  • accreditation through Solar Accreditation Australia.

Inspectorate

Quality assurance—safety and compliance checks

All systems installed under this program will be inspected by a Queensland government-appointed inspectorate to ensure installations meet applicable technical and safety standards.

The Program Inspectorate's role is to identify and report on any safety risks and non-compliance of installations completed under the program.

The Battery Booster Program installer guide (PDF, 4MB) will remain available for the life of the inspectorate program. It provides

  • technical support to solar battery installers
  • buyer safety information.

Program Inspectorate

Global Sustainable Energy Solutions Pty Ltd (GSES) has been appointed as the Program Inspectorate. The Inspectorate is conducting solar and battery storage compliance inspections for all installed Approved Battery Systems at no cost to customers.

The main objective of the inspections is to ensure that systems are safe and uplift industry by promoting best practice installations.

To assist Approved Installers in meeting industry best practice standards, the Program Inspectorate established a dedicated hotline and email to provide expert advice about installing Approved Battery Systems under the Battery Booster program.

The hotline and email inbox are available to all Approved Installers whose installations have been inspected.

Inspectorate hotline number for installers: (07) 3185 5020

Inspectorate email address for installers: qldbattery@gsesinspections.com.au

You can also visit the Inspectorate Battery Booster website.

The inspection period for the Battery Booster program is expected to run until mid-2025, depending on the date and location of installations.

Resources

Contact us

Phone 13 QGOV (13 74 68) if you need help or more information.

  • Last reviewed: 9 Dec 2024
  • Last updated: 9 Dec 2024