Are Solar Panels Worth It In Alberta?

Alberta is located in Queensland about 476.2 km north west of Brisbane and 283.7 km north west of Marshlands. Alberta has a latitude of 24.3 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Alberta, QLD

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Alberta homeowners to install solar. They give "STCs" (small-scale technology certificates) to people who add a solar power system to their home.

The government divides the country into "Zones" depending on the rated solar potential. You get more support or less depending on your zone. Alberta is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.

This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Alberta during 2024 would give you 96 ST Certificates worth $3830.40 (at an STC price of $39.90 each).

If you wait until 2025 for your panels the rebate in Alberta will be reduced. It goes down every year.

Solar Power Rebate for Alberta

Rebate for Alberta Solar Systems
System SizeST CertsValue
3 kW29$1157.10
4 kW38$1516.20
5 kW48$1915.20
6 kW58$2314.20
6.6 kW63$2513.70
10 kW96$3830.40
12 kW116$4628.40
15 kW145$5785.50

Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Alberta by month. The maximum is 7.06 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.75 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Alberta
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan25.066.96
Feb23.046.40
Mar21.215.89
Apr18.385.10
May15.234.23
Jun13.513.75
Jul14.684.08
Aug17.684.91
Sep21.025.84
Oct23.666.57
Nov25.277.02
Dec25.417.06

Figures from the weather station at Brigalow, which is approximately 58.0 km from Alberta.

Alberta, QLD is in the 4702 postcode area which has around 4229 solar installations under 10 kW and about 4559 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 13813 households in the 4702 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.34 kW) for about every 3.3 dwellings.

Here are 19 solar installers in or near toAlberta. There are also a few further away.

Solar Installers near toAlberta
NameDistanceDetails
M & M Electrics71.8kmM & M Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD.
Callide Valley Electrics72.0kmCallide Valley Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD.
Callide Power Station84.9kmCallide Power Station is based in Mount Murchison, QLD.
Dynamic Energy Solutions.121.4kmDynamic Energy Solutions. is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Swann's Solar & Electrical125.8kmSwann's Solar & Electrical is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
The Power Shop - Complete Solar Energy Solutions125.8kmThe Power Shop - Complete Solar Energy Solutions is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Popp'n Solar and Electrical126.1kmPopp'n Solar and Electrical is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
EcoSmart Solar Rockhampton126.2kmEcoSmart Solar Rockhampton is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
PowerSmart Solutions126.5kmPowerSmart Solutions is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Adlec Electrical Services126.5kmAdlec Electrical Services is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Adsun Energy126.8kmAdsun Energy is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
CDIF Solar126.9kmCDIF Solar is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Savvy Solar128.1kmSavvy Solar is based in Park Avenue, QLD.
STT ELECTRICAL SERVICES128.1kmSTT ELECTRICAL SERVICES is based in Park Avenue, QLD.
Power Saving Centre128.5kmPower Saving Centre is based in Berserker, QLD.
Solartech Energy Solutions130.2kmSolartech Energy Solutions is based in Kawana, QLD.
Climatecare Electrical & Solar130.3kmClimatecare Electrical & Solar is based in Kawana, QLD.
cq solar & electrical137.9kmcq solar & electrical is based in Pacific Heights, QLD.
CRM CQ Solar Electrical & Air Conditioning150.1kmCRM CQ Solar Electrical & Air Conditioning is based in Yeppoon, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Alberta

Sunlight Hours in Alberta

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 38 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Alberta

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 24.3° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Alberta, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Albert Park, VIC, which is about 1573.1 kms away.

The data used for this page was sourced from Australian Government Clean Energy Regulator, Australian Bureau of Meterology, Australian Photovoltanic Institute, Clean Energy Council, Government Solar Incentives sites, open source Australian postcode data and other online sources.