Ashmore is located in Queensland about 67.8 km south east of Brisbane and 11.4 km north of Varsity Lakes. Ashmore has a latitude of 28.0 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Ashmore, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Ashmore 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. Ashmore is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Ashmore 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 Ashmore will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Ashmore
| 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 Ashmore by month. The maximum is 6.61 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.23 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.36 | 6.49 |
| Feb | 20.96 | 5.82 |
| Mar | 18.81 | 5.22 |
| Apr | 16.28 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.25 | 3.68 |
| Jun | 11.62 | 3.23 |
| Jul | 12.87 | 3.58 |
| Aug | 15.83 | 4.40 |
| Sep | 19.13 | 5.31 |
| Oct | 21.29 | 5.91 |
| Nov | 23.27 | 6.46 |
| Dec | 23.81 | 6.61 |
Figures from the weather station at Glenlogan, which is approximately 41.2 km from Ashmore.
Ashmore, QLD is in the 4214 postcode area which has around 6462 solar installations under 10 kW and about 7015 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 14286 households in the 4214 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.05 kW) for about every 2.2 dwellings.
Here are 25 solar installers near to or in Ashmore.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Achievers Energy | 0.9km | Achievers Energy is based in Molendinar, QLD. |
| Supreme Solar Power | 3.4km | Supreme Solar Power is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Universe Solar | 3.4km | Universe Solar is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Central Solar Systems | 3.5km | Central Solar Systems is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Your Choice Solar | 3.5km | Your Choice Solar is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Blue Planet Solar | 4.0km | Blue Planet Solar is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| Imperial Solar | 4.0km | Imperial Solar is based in Helensvale, QLD. |
| SunUp Solar Solutions | 4.2km | SunUp Solar Solutions is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| Future Solar Australia | 4.3km | Future Solar Australia is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD. |
| Jasmin Solar. | 4.4km | Jasmin Solar. is based in Carrara, QLD. |
| The Saviour Group | 4.7km | The Saviour Group is based in Surfers Paradise, QLD. |
| Base Electrical and Solar Energy | 4.7km | Base Electrical and Solar Energy is based in Surfers Paradise, QLD. |
| Double Flow Solar Power Company | 5.0km | Double Flow Solar Power Company is based in Merrimac, QLD. |
| DIY Solar | 5.8km | DIY Solar is based in Arundel, QLD. |
| Pugin Power | 5.9km | Pugin Power is based in Biggera Waters, QLD. |
| Arkana Energy Solar | 6.5km | Arkana Energy Solar is based in Coombabah, QLD. |
| Goodlife Solar | 7.2km | Goodlife Solar is based in Arundel, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions | 7.7km | Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions is based in Worongary, QLD. |
| Solar Run Broadbeach | 8.0km | Solar Run Broadbeach is based in Mermaid Waters, QLD. |
| Rowland Solar | 8.4km | Rowland Solar is based in Mermaid Waters, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Solar Systems | 10.1km | Gold Coast Solar Systems is based in Miami, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Energy | 13.0km | Gold Coast Energy is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| Omega Solar + Batteries | 13.0km | Omega Solar + Batteries is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| Stored Power | 13.3km | Stored Power is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
| Econnect Solar | 13.4km | Econnect Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Ashmore
Sunlight Hours in Ashmore
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 54 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Ashmore
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.0° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Ashmore, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Ashmont, NSW, which is about 978.8 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.