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Network

Ergon Energy

Feed-in tariff

8.66 c/kWh (QCA regulated)

Battery incentive

Federal ~30%

State

QLD

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Solar in Hervey Bay

Hervey Bay is located in regional Queensland and benefits from the state's strong solar resource. Queensland consistently ranks among Australia's highest solar states, with regional areas like the Fraser Coast receiving excellent sunshine hours that support reliable solar panel performance year-round.

Ergon Energy — your electricity distributor

Ergon Energy operates the electricity distribution network across regional Queensland, covering approximately 1.7 million km² — around 97% of Queensland's land area. Hervey Bay is located within the Ergon Energy network. Unlike South East Queensland, where feed-in tariffs are set by individual retailers, Ergon Energy customers in regional Queensland benefit from a regulated feed-in tariff determined annually by the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA).

Feed-in tariff in Hervey Bay

As a regional Queensland customer on the Ergon Energy network, your solar feed-in tariff is regulated by the Queensland Competition Authority (QCA). For 2025–26, the regulated rate is 8.66 cents per kilowatt-hour (c/kWh). This is the rate your electricity retailer is required to pay for solar electricity you export to the grid. This rate is reviewed and set annually by the QCA — it was 12.38 c/kWh in 2024–25, reducing to 8.66 c/kWh for 2025–26 to reflect lower wholesale electricity costs. Note: time-of-use export tariffs may differ — check with your retailer. Source: QCA Final Determination, Regional Queensland Feed-in Tariff 2025–26 (qca.org.au).

Battery storage incentives in Hervey Bay

Queensland residents can access the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program, which provides approximately 30% off the upfront cost of an eligible battery system (5–100 kWh nominal capacity). The program launched on 1 July 2025 and is administered by the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW). To access the discount, your installer must be accredited by Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) and the battery must appear on the Clean Energy Council's approved product list. The battery must be paired with solar panels — grid-only battery installations are not eligible. The Queensland Government's Home Battery Booster rebate closed to new applications on 8 May 2024 and has not been replaced with a state-level program. Source: DCCEEW (dcceew.gov.au/energy/programs/cheaper-home-batteries).

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Common questions — solar in Hervey Bay

What feed-in tariff will I get for solar in Hervey Bay?

As a regional Queensland customer on the Ergon Energy network, your feed-in tariff is regulated by the QCA at 8.66 c/kWh for 2025–26. This rate applies to standard grid-connected solar export and is reviewed annually.

Is the Queensland Battery Booster rebate still available?

No. The Queensland Government's Home Battery Booster program closed to new applications on 8 May 2024. Queensland residents can still access the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program (from 1 July 2025), which provides approximately 30% off the cost of an eligible battery system. Source: DCCEEW.

Do I need council approval to install solar panels?

In most cases, residential solar panels on a standard-pitched roof are classified as exempt development and do not require council approval. Exceptions include heritage-listed properties, certain unusual roof configurations, and some commercial installations. Your installer will confirm requirements for your specific property before proceeding.

Why must my solar installer be accredited?

Accreditation through Solar Accreditation Australia (SAA) — formerly the Clean Energy Council — is required for your installer to claim Small-scale Technology Certificates (STCs) on your behalf. STCs are the basis of the federal solar rebate. If your installer is not SAA-accredited, the discount cannot be applied. Under the federal Cheaper Home Batteries Program, battery installations must also be carried out by an SAA-accredited installer.

How long do solar panels and batteries last?

The industry standard for solar panel performance is a 25-year warranty, guaranteeing at least 90% of rated output at 10 years and 80% at 25 years. A separate product warranty (covering physical defects) is typically 10–15 years. Battery warranties vary by manufacturer but most quality systems carry a 10-year warranty. Source: energy.gov.au.