Kenmore has emerged as one of Queensland’s leading suburbs in the race to install home battery systems, ranking seventh across the state for battery uptake in the six months to January 2026.
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According to new analysis from the Queensland Conservation Council, Kenmore residents installed 405 home batteries totalling 11.0 megawatt hours (MWh) of storage capacity since July 2025, when Australia’s Cheaper Home Batteries Program came into effect.
The analysis, based on Clean Energy Regulator data, revealed that Queensland suburbs are “racing to install home batteries,” with more than 32,000 homes adding 777 MWh of storage across the state during the same period.
Queensland Conservation Council campaigner Clare Silcock said the uptake demonstrates how Queenslanders are embracing clean technology to tackle rising living costs.
“Queenslanders are turning to clean technology in droves to affordably power their homes and businesses,” Silcock said. “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.”
Kenmore’s demographic profile may help explain its strong uptake. According to the 2021 census, Kenmore had a population of 9,675 people, with households primarily couples with children and 81.40 percent of homes owner-occupied.
The top five areas for battery installations statewide were Springfield, Coomera, Amberley, Yarrabilba and Nerang, according to the Queensland Conservation Council analysis.
While home battery adoption has surged, the analysis highlighted a stark contrast with other energy storage developments in Queensland. Since July 2025, no large-scale batteries have been commissioned in the state, and the Queensland Government’s Solar for Renters scheme has a target to support only 6,500 homes across three years.
“With the national Cheaper Home Batteries Program, installing batteries in a household which already has solar is a no-brainer,” Silcock said.
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Energy Queensland is currently building 12 community batteries, totalling 84 MWh or just over 10 per cent of the capacity installed in homes in just six months.
The Queensland Conservation Council is calling on the State to deliver more support for renters and communities to ensure everyone can benefit from storage and the renewable energy transition.
Published 19-January-2026
