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Why solar, why now
The maths on rooftop solar has quietly shifted in your favour — here’s the honest version of why waiting costs you.
What Changed
Three things that moved the maths
No hype — just what’s actually different in 2026.
Grid power keeps climbing
Retail electricity prices have risen hard. Every unit you make on your own roof is one you’re not buying from the grid at full tariff.
The rebate shrinks each year
The federal solar rebate steps down a little every year until it ends in 2030. The same system is subsidised more today than it will be next year.
Batteries are now subsidised
Government battery rebates can bring the upfront cost down — ask us what’s currently available. Keeping your own power after dark finally stacks up.
It Pays Off
It pays for itself, then keeps paying
A well-sized system typically pays itself back in 4–6 years for a Brisbane home — then it’s just cheaper power for the life of the panels. We size it to your actual usage so the payback is real, not a brochure number.
Use It, Don’t Sell It
Low feed-in tariffs are why batteries make sense
What the grid pays you to export in South-East Queensland is around 5–8 cents per kilowatt-hour — versus the 30-plus cents you pay to buy it back. That’s not a reason to skip solar — it’s the reason to use more of what you make, with a battery or higher self-consumption, instead of selling it cheap and buying it back dear.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers to what Brisbane homeowners ask us most about solar.
How long will my solar system last?
Quality solar panels are rated for 25+ years of performance, and we back every install with a 10-year workmanship warranty so you’re covered on the labour too.
Will solar actually cut my power bill?
For most Brisbane households, yes — we size the system to your actual usage and show you the numbers before you sign anything.
Do you use your own installers?
Always. Your system is installed by our own CEC-accredited, in-house team — we don’t subcontract.
Ready to cut your power bills?
Honest advice, quality gear, and a workmanship guarantee you can actually rely on — from a local team that’s still here after the install.
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