Albion is located in Queensland about 4.4 km north east of Brisbane and 11.2 km north of Mount Thompson. Albion has a latitude of 27.4 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Albion, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Albion 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. Albion is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Albion 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 Albion will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Albion
| System Size | ST Certs | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | 29 | $1157.10 |
| 4 kW | 38 | $1516.20 |
| 5 kW | 48 | $1915.20 |
| 6 kW | 58 | $2314.20 |
| 6.6 kW | 63 | $2513.70 |
| 10 kW | 96 | $3830.40 |
| 12 kW | 116 | $4628.40 |
| 15 kW | 145 | $5785.50 |
Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Albion by month. The maximum is 6.67 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.26 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.60 | 6.55 |
| Feb | 21.10 | 5.86 |
| Mar | 18.70 | 5.19 |
| Apr | 16.26 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.37 | 3.71 |
| Jun | 11.74 | 3.26 |
| Jul | 13.07 | 3.63 |
| Aug | 16.05 | 4.46 |
| Sep | 19.44 | 5.40 |
| Oct | 21.55 | 5.99 |
| Nov | 23.68 | 6.58 |
| Dec | 24.00 | 6.67 |
Figures from the weather station at Brisbane, which is approximately 4.2 km from Albion.
Albion, QLD is in the 4010 postcode area which has around 171 solar installations under 10 kW and about 202 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 485 households in the 4010 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.18 kW) for about every 2.8 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Albion.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| iinergy - Brisbane Office | 0.9km | iinergy - Brisbane Office is based in Albion, QLD. |
| AUSSIE SOLAR WAREHOUSE | 0.9km | AUSSIE SOLAR WAREHOUSE is based in Windsor, QLD. |
| SV Solar - Solar Panel installation in Brisbane | 1.4km | SV Solar - Solar Panel installation in Brisbane is based in Lutwyche, QLD. |
| Renewable Sustainable Energy | 2.4km | Renewable Sustainable Energy is based in Clayfield, QLD. |
| iGreen Energy - Solar Company QLD | 2.6km | iGreen Energy - Solar Company QLD is based in Herston, QLD. |
| Solahart Brisbane North | 3.1km | Solahart Brisbane North is based in Stafford, QLD. |
| Beyond Building Energy | 3.3km | Beyond Building Energy is based in Mermaid Beach, QLD. |
| Australian Solar Network | 3.3km | Australian Solar Network is based in Fortitude Valley, QLD. |
| BSS Solar | 3.3km | BSS Solar is based in Bulimba, QLD. |
| Solar Genie | 3.7km | Solar Genie is based in New Farm, QLD. |
| Hitech Solar | 3.8km | Hitech Solar is based in Spring Hill, QLD. |
| Solari Energy | 3.8km | Solari Energy is based in Spring Hill, QLD. |
| Solar Sphere | 3.8km | Solar Sphere is based in Kelvin Grove, QLD. |
| Ramp Solar. | 3.8km | Ramp Solar. is based in Spring Hill, QLD. |
| SOLAR POWER PURCHASE | 3.9km | SOLAR POWER PURCHASE is based in New Farm, QLD. |
| Smart House Solar | Residential & Commercial Solar Power Systems Installations Company | 3.9km | Smart House Solar | Residential & Commercial Solar Power Systems Installations Company is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Nexa Solar Australia - Solar Retailer & Installations | 4.1km | Nexa Solar Australia - Solar Retailer & Installations is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Infinite Energy - Solar Power Brisbane | 4.2km | Infinite Energy - Solar Power Brisbane is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Infinity Solar | 4.3km | Infinity Solar is based in Red Hill, QLD. |
| SMARTGRID | 4.3km | SMARTGRID is based in Nundah, QLD. |
| SFR Electrical | 4.4km | SFR Electrical is based in Kedron, QLD. |
| Solar Air Energy | 4.4km | Solar Air Energy is based in Morningside, QLD. |
| MC Solar & Electrical | 4.4km | MC Solar & Electrical is based in Eagle Farm, QLD. |
| Trusted Solar Brisbane | 4.6km | Trusted Solar Brisbane is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Sunny Sky Solar | 4.6km | Sunny Sky Solar is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Optimum Solar Energy | 4.6km | Optimum Solar Energy is based in Enoggera, QLD. |
| Halcol Energy - Brisbane Solar | 4.7km | Halcol Energy - Brisbane Solar is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Albion
Sunlight Hours in Albion
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 51 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Albion
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Albion, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Albinia, QLD, which is about 649.5 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.