“These new solar credits will help households, small business and community groups get assistance with the up-front cost of first-time new solar systems into the future,” Mr Garrett said.
“This will provide more households with the opportunity to go solar, and the industry with a strong footing for long-term growth.”
A spokesman for Mr Garrett said the Federal Government agreed there was a need for councils to deal consistently with the solar shading issue to maximise the use of solar panels.
The Greens’ state MP for Indooroopilly, Ronan Lee, said legislation at the local and state level should be consistent.
“It must be made easier, not harder, for people to use solar power and rights should be guaranteed if people are going to invest in it,” Mr Lee said.