Can I get solar panels with no upfront cost in Queensland?

Yes. Queensland homeowners can have solar and a battery installed with no upfront cost by using a power purchase agreement rather than buying the system. The provider funds, owns and maintains the equipment; you pay for the energy you use.

How can solar cost nothing upfront?

The provider keeps the system on its own balance sheet and earns revenue over time — including from aggregating batteries into a virtual power plant. That revenue is what removes the upfront cost for you. There's no purchase price, no loan and no financing on the equipment.

What does it cost with Pi?

Nothing for the solar and battery equipment or installation. You pay a flat $0.26/kWh for the energy your system provides, with network and supply charges passed through at cost. The site inspection fee (normally $297) is currently waived during the pilot, until 31 August 2026 — so eligible homes pay nothing upfront.

Who qualifies in Queensland?

You generally need to be a homeowner (not a tenant) in the Gold Coast to Brisbane corridor on the Energex network, with suitable roof space. The fastest way to find out is to check your eligibility and upload a recent power bill for an instant result.