Armstrong Creek is located in Queensland about 33.5 km north west of Brisbane and 11.1 km north west of Clear Mountain. Armstrong Creek has a latitude of 27.2 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Armstrong Creek, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Armstrong Creek 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. Armstrong Creek is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Armstrong Creek 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 Armstrong Creek will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Armstrong Creek
| 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 Armstrong Creek 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 33.7 km from Armstrong Creek.
Armstrong Creek, QLD is in the 4520 postcode area which has around 2905 solar installations under 10 kW and about 3314 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 4663 households in the 4520 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.23 kW) for about every 1.6 dwellings.
Here are 24 solar installers near to or in Armstrong Creek.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ideal Solar | 14.2km | Ideal Solar is based in Morayfield, QLD. |
| Karma Electrical | 15.1km | Karma Electrical is based in Petrie, QLD. |
| Australian Solar Power Consultants | 15.3km | Australian Solar Power Consultants is based in Burpengary, QLD. |
| EMW Electrical | 16.1km | EMW Electrical is based in Petrie, QLD. |
| SkyLab Group Australia | 16.6km | SkyLab Group Australia is based in Samford Valley, QLD. |
| Platinum Electricians Moreton Bay | 17.5km | Platinum Electricians Moreton Bay is based in Narangba, QLD. |
| Solar Bollard Lighting | 18.0km | Solar Bollard Lighting is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| Krannich Solar Brisbane | 18.1km | Krannich Solar Brisbane is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| Global Solar Solutions Australia | 18.1km | Global Solar Solutions Australia is based in Morayfield, QLD. |
| Springers Solar | 18.2km | Springers Solar is based in Lawnton, QLD. |
| Uni-Industries | 18.3km | Uni-Industries is based in Lawnton, QLD. |
| Cut Price Solar | 18.3km | Cut Price Solar is based in Lawnton, QLD. |
| Go Energy Solutions | 19.0km | Go Energy Solutions is based in North Lakes, QLD. |
| Instyle Solar Queensland | 19.2km | Instyle Solar Queensland is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| Sino Energy Trading Pty Limited | 19.3km | Sino Energy Trading Pty Limited is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| All Brisbane Electrical | 19.3km | All Brisbane Electrical is based in Albany Creek, QLD. |
| Offgrid Division | 19.3km | Offgrid Division is based in Albany Creek, QLD. |
| Sovereign Solar | 19.4km | Sovereign Solar is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| SolarXpress | 19.5km | SolarXpress is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| Xpress Industries | 19.5km | Xpress Industries is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| Apex Solar Group | 19.5km | Apex Solar Group is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| Macdonald Air and Electrical | 19.6km | Macdonald Air and Electrical is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| Sun Energy Systems | 19.7km | Sun Energy Systems is based in Burpengary, QLD. |
| Solar Powered Electric Gate Openers | 19.8km | Solar Powered Electric Gate Openers is based in North Lakes, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Armstrong Creek
Sunlight Hours in Armstrong Creek
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 50 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Armstrong Creek
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Armstrong Creek, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Armstrong Beach, QLD, which is about 735.5 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.