South Logan households are leading the state in home battery installations, according to the Queensland Conservation Council.
An analysis released last week identified the 4207 postcode – which stretches from Beenleigh across to Yarrabilba – as making the most of the federal government’s battery rebate, with households installing 655 kWh in July, the first month the scheme was open.
The rebate covers around 30% of the upfront cost for households, businesses and community organisations to install small-scale battery systems (5-100kWh).
The 4207 area was sixth in the state when it came to total solar installed – about 111,454 kW – according to the analysis.
Queensland Conservation Council campaigner Stephanie Gray said clean technology, such as the batteries and solar, enabled people to more affordably power their homes.
“We consistently see outer suburban and regional areas leading the charge in adopting rooftop solar and household batteries because it’s a smart investment to help tackle the rising cost of living,” she said.
“Our latest report found that rooftop solar and distributed battery storage, including EVs, could provide up to 60 per cent of Queensland’s electricity. Currently, small-scale solar provides almost 15 per cent of Queensland’s electricity.
“We know that Queensland’s homes and businesses can play a major role powering our future, especially if everyone is supported to invest in solar, storage and energy efficiency upgrades.”
