Rebates of up to $4,000 on offer for solar batteries in new Queensland scheme ( www.abc.net.au )

In short: The Queensland government will give out rebates of between $3,000 and $4,000 for households to install solar battery storage systems.

The $10 million program will begin today with the government giving out about 2,000 means-tested rebates.

What's next? The government says authorities from the state's Department of Energy could inspect batteries installed under the scheme to ensure they meet safety standards.