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Queensland's Local Solar Experts
Solar Power Solutions Tailored for Queensland Homes
Snap Solar designs and installs premium solar systems for homeowners in Mackay and the Sunshine Coast. Reduce long-term electricity costs with reliable panels, inverters, and battery-ready solutions matched to your property and energy goals.
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Mackay & Sunshine CoastYour power.
Your power.
Day and night.
Drag the sun across the sky and watch where every kilowatt goes: onto your roof, into your battery, through your home, and out to the grid.
10 kW solar · 13.5 kWh battery
12:00 pm
Your roof is making more than you need. The battery is full, so the extra is exported at your feed-in rate.
Solar7.8 kWfrom your roof
Home0.9 kWbeing used
Battery100%full
Grid6.9 kWexporting at your feed-in rate
Solar generatedHome useBattery level
On this modelled sunny day88%
of this example property's power comes from its own roof and battery.
Illustration only. Your result depends on your roof, usage, weather and tariff.
Savings estimate
What could solar & a battery
do for your bill?
Start with your region and last bill. We'll show solar on its own and solar with a battery side by side, with every assumption visible.
Where's the property?
Who's home during the day?
Your rates (copy them from your bill)
Mackay & regional: the regulated feed-in tariff fell to 6.006c/kWh from 1 July 2026, so power you use yourself is now worth several times more than power you export. If you have a legacy 44c tariff, tell us first, as it changes the maths.
Estimated first-year saving
Solar only$1,200–$1,400
Solar + battery$1,850–$2,150
6.6 kWsolar system
10 kWhbattery, usable capacity
19 kWhyour daily use (est.)
2 kWhstill bought from the grid a day
Battery rebate estimate you can check
10 kWh usable → 68 STCs × $38 ≈ $2,584
Book my bill & tariff check10 kWh usable → 68 STCs × $38 ≈ $2,584
Cheaper Home Batteries Program, for installs May–December 2026. The factor is set by your installation date, not your signing date. Full support applies to the first 14 kWh usable, 60% from 14–28 kWh, 15% from 28–50 kWh. Certificate value moves with the market.
Indicative estimate only, not a quote or a guaranteed saving. Uses the rates above, about 4.3 kWh per kW of solar per day, 90% battery round-trip efficiency, year one with no degradation, and no finance costs. Supply charges still apply. Your quote is modelled on your actual bills, interval data, roof and plan.
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Straight answers
before you buy
The battery rebate isn't fixed cash
It's paid as certificates (STCs). The amount depends on usable capacity, your installation date and the certificate price. Your quote shows the full working.
Backup has to be designed
Standard grid-connected solar switches off in a blackout. If you want backup, we specify which circuits, the equipment, the output and the limits in writing.
Free midday power has conditions
EV charging starts with an assessment
Solar charging works best when the car is home in the day. We check your switchboard, phase, driving and plan before suggesting a charger or bigger battery.
What every Snap install includes
- Accredited designer and installer
- Eligible, approved products
- Licensed electrical work
- Network connection application handled
- Commissioning and testing
- Labels and photo record of your install
- Handover walkthrough
- Warranty and aftercare contact
Local Installation Experience
Serving homeowners across Mackay and the Sunshine Coast with tailored solar advice and installation support.
Premium Solar Equipment
Panels, inverters, and batteries selected for long-term reliability and performance.
Transparent System Design
Recommendations matched to your property, usage, and budget rather than one-size-fits-all packages.
Ongoing Monitoring & Support
Continued visibility and support after installation for long-term confidence.
Our Product Range
The Brands We Trust
For Your Home
Premium panels, inverters and batteries we'd install in our own homes. Tap any product to see how it's built and why we chose it.
REC Alpha Pure-RX
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Sungrow Hybrid Inverter
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Tesla Powerwall 3
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Sigenergy SigenStor
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BYD Battery-Box HVM
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Fronius Reserva
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Sungrow SBH Battery
Explore →What Queensland Homeowners Say About Snap Solar
Real feedback from homeowners across Mackay and the Sunshine Coast who chose Snap Solar for quality advice, professional installation, and long-term support.
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See Snap Solar In Action — Real Queensland Installations
Watch real Snap Solar installations, customer handovers, and completed Queensland projects that show the quality of our workmanship, the products we install, and the confidence homeowners feel after going solar with Snap Solar.
"The process was clear from the first call through to installation, and the finished system looks excellent."
— Sarah and Michael, Mackay
"We wanted quality products and honest advice, and Snap Solar delivered exactly that."
— Daniel, Sunshine Coast
"The install was neat, professional, and easy to understand. We felt confident the whole way through."
— Karen, Central Queensland
Real Customer Stories
Real Queensland Homes. Real Energy Stories.
Hear directly from Snap Solar customers about their solar, battery storage and EV-charging experiences—from reducing power bills to building confidence during blackouts.
Solar, Battery & EV Charger: A Smooth Snap Solar Experience
Hear from a Snap Solar customer who chose a complete solar, battery and EV-charging solution. The story covers a no-pressure quote, responsive local service, installation turnaround and the value of managing everything through one system app.
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Bill Credits & Seamless Backup | Geoff's Story
Geoff from Hay Point shares why he upgraded his solar with battery storage and EV charging. He reports recent bill credits and says he only learned about a reported 90-minute blackout after seeing it in the app.
Every home, tariff and energy-use pattern is different. Results and product suitability vary. Speak with a qualified installer about a system designed for your needs.
Proud Partner
Protecting the Great Barrier Reef
At Snap Solar, sustainability isn't just about clean energy — it's about responsibility. We are proudly partnering with the Great Barrier Reef Foundation.
For every solar system we install, we donate to help plant coral, preserve ocean habitats, and protect the Reef for future generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Snap Solar helps Queensland homeowners compare premium solar panels, inverters, and battery-ready systems with advice tailored to local conditions in Mackay and the Sunshine Coast. We focus on reliable system design, long-term performance, and practical savings for each property.
You will likely still receive a bill, but it should be significantly reduced. By matching your system size to your energy use and considering battery storage, you can offset most of your costs. Any excess power you generate is exported to the grid, earning you a feed-in tariff.
A feed-in tariff is the rate your electricity retailer pays you for excess solar energy sent back to the grid. While rates vary between providers, we design your system to maximize self-consumption first, which offers the best overall long-term savings.
Yes. While they produce less power than on a clear, sunny day, modern premium panels are highly efficient and will continue to generate electricity during overcast weather or summer storms.
Absolutely. We design "battery-ready" systems with expansion in mind. Depending on your initial inverter size and available roof space, we can easily add more capacity or a solar battery as your energy needs grow.
Standard grid-connected solar systems automatically shut down during blackouts to protect grid workers. However, if you want backup power, we can install a hybrid inverter and battery system designed to keep essential circuits running during outages.
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