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Zone 2
Solar Zone
5.4
Avg Sun Hours/Day
QLD1
Grid Region
350K
Population

Your Year in Battery Power

How a 5kW solar system fills a 13.5kWh battery each month

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96% of battery charging from solar

In winter months, grid charging tops up your battery. With the right energy plan, you can charge during off-peak periods at very low rates - or even free.

96%
Solar Charging
4%
Grid Charging
9
Months Exporting

Monthly averages based on typical weather. Cloudy days and seasonal variation mean some days will need grid top-up to fully charge your battery. Assumes ~35% of daily usage (5 kWh) during solar hours.

Batteries in Sunshine Coast

The Sunshine Coast lives up to its name with some of Queensland's best solar conditions.

Aptly named region with outstanding solar potential

Sunshine Coast is served by Energex. With 5.4 average daily sun hours, a well-sized battery system can significantly reduce grid dependence and electricity costs.

Sunshine Coast Battery Rebates 2025

Federal Rebate (All Australians)

Sunshine Coast residents qualify for the Cheaper Home Batteries Program:

  • ~$372 per kWh of usable battery capacity (9.3 STCs × $40)
  • ~$5,000 for typical 13.5kWh battery, max $18,600 (50kWh cap)
  • Battery must be VPP-capable
  • Commissioned on or after 1 July 2025
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Queensland State Rebate

Queensland's Battery Booster program closed on 8 May 2024. Only the federal rebate is now available.

  • Battery Booster program closed 8 May 2024 - no longer accepting applications
  • Federal rebate (~$372/kWh in 2025, ~$3,720 for 10kWh) available from 1 July 2025
  • This reduces battery installation costs by around 30%
  • Queensland has excellent solar conditions (5.0+ sun hours/day)
  • VPP programs offer additional income opportunities
Visit Queensland Energy Website

Sunshine Coast Battery FAQs

What size battery for Sunshine Coast homes?

With 5.4 sun hours average and often larger homes with pools and air conditioning, 13-20kWh batteries are common. The abundant solar can easily charge larger batteries.

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