The introduction of solar rebate schemes – at both a state and federal level – has sparked warnings from the industry about months of delays and potentially "shonky" operators.

At the same time, clean energy advocates are calling for more to be done to ensure those renting, or living in social housing, can have equal access to the benefits of solar.

Finn Peacock saw firsthand the impact of the federal government's battery subsidy scheme , which offers a 30 per cent discount on batteries for households with rooftop solar.

He said calls to his South Australian-based solar panel quotes business increased by about 500 per cent when it was introduced in July.

Figures from the Clean Energy Council show 4.2 million Australian households have solar on their roofs, with Queensland leading the

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