Are Solar Panels Worth It In Allenstown?

Allenstown is located in Queensland about 519.2 km north west of Brisbane and 303.9 km north west of Torbanlea. Allenstown has a latitude of 23.4 degrees South.

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

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Allenstown 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. Allenstown is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.

This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Allenstown 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 Allenstown will be reduced. It goes down every year.

Solar Power Rebate for Allenstown

Rebate for Allenstown 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 Allenstown by month. The maximum is 7.01 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.76 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Allenstown
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan24.526.81
Feb22.536.26
Mar20.905.81
Apr18.195.05
May15.234.23
Jun13.543.76
Jul14.614.06
Aug17.624.89
Sep20.835.79
Oct23.276.46
Nov25.006.95
Dec25.227.01

Figures from the weather station at Biloela, which is approximately 110.1 km from Allenstown.

Allenstown, QLD is in the 4700 postcode area which has around 2088 solar installations under 10 kW and about 2271 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 7214 households in the 4700 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.93 kW) for about every 3.5 dwellings.

Here are 26 solar installers near to or in Allenstown.

Solar Installers near toAllenstown
NameDistanceDetails
The Power Shop - Complete Solar Energy Solutions0.9kmThe Power Shop - Complete Solar Energy Solutions is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Swann's Solar & Electrical0.9kmSwann's Solar & Electrical is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Popp'n Solar and Electrical1.1kmPopp'n Solar and Electrical is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
EcoSmart Solar Rockhampton1.1kmEcoSmart Solar Rockhampton is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Adlec Electrical Services1.5kmAdlec Electrical Services is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
PowerSmart Solutions1.5kmPowerSmart Solutions is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Adsun Energy1.7kmAdsun Energy is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
CDIF Solar1.7kmCDIF Solar is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Savvy Solar3.0kmSavvy Solar is based in Park Avenue, QLD.
STT ELECTRICAL SERVICES3.0kmSTT ELECTRICAL SERVICES is based in Park Avenue, QLD.
Power Saving Centre3.3kmPower Saving Centre is based in Berserker, QLD.
Solartech Energy Solutions5.3kmSolartech Energy Solutions is based in Kawana, QLD.
Climatecare Electrical & Solar5.8kmClimatecare Electrical & Solar is based in Kawana, QLD.
Dynamic Energy Solutions.6.1kmDynamic Energy Solutions. is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
CRM CQ Solar Electrical & Air Conditioning27.3kmCRM CQ Solar Electrical & Air Conditioning is based in Yeppoon, QLD.
Yeppoon Electrical & Solar36.6kmYeppoon Electrical & Solar is based in Yeppoon, QLD.
cq solar & electrical52.7kmcq solar & electrical is based in Pacific Heights, QLD.
Daniel Shea Electrical & Solar91.3kmDaniel Shea Electrical & Solar is based in Callemondah, QLD.
Gladstone Electrical and Solar92.3kmGladstone Electrical and Solar is based in New Auckland, QLD.
Solar Power Gladstone93.0kmSolar Power Gladstone is based in South Gladstone, QLD.
Solar Cleaner Australia93.5kmSolar Cleaner Australia is based in Kin Kora, QLD.
icleansolar Central Queensland93.5kmicleansolar Central Queensland is based in Kin Kora, QLD.
RK Specialized Electrical107.4kmRK Specialized Electrical is based in Tannum Sands, QLD.
Vision Energy - The Solar Specialists108.5kmVision Energy - The Solar Specialists is based in Benaraby, QLD.
M & M Electrics113.0kmM & M Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD.
Callide Valley Electrics113.0kmCallide Valley Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Allenstown

Sunlight Hours in Allenstown

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 34 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Allenstown

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 23.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Allenstown, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Allens Rivulet, TAS, which is about 2203.6 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.