Queenslanders are being urged to switch to renewable energy options following the introduction of a grants and loans scheme for people to apply for them to install batteries to store solar power.

A loan and grant scheme has been introduced to urge households and small businesses to switch to renewable energy options. Credit: PHOTO: Bloomberg

Energy Minister Dr Anthony Lynham said 1500 Queensland households and small businesses would be able to cut their power bills by storing solar power and using it after sunset.

“From tomorrow, Queensland householders can jump online and apply for interest-free loans of up to $10,000 and grants of $3000 to purchase batteries or combined solar-battery systems," he said.

“A high energy-using household that contributes $2000 to $3000 towards the upfront cost of their solar and battery system may save $400 a year, even after taking into account their interest-free loan repayments.