Ashton is located in South Australia about 12.2 km east of Adelaide and 1392.9 km south west of Oman Ama. Ashton has a latitude of 34.9 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Ashton, SA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Ashton 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. Ashton is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Ashton 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 Ashton will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Ashton
| 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 Ashton by month. The maximum is 7.47 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.97 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.89 | 7.47 |
| Feb | 23.36 | 6.49 |
| Mar | 18.52 | 5.14 |
| Apr | 13.08 | 3.63 |
| May | 8.73 | 2.42 |
| Jun | 7.10 | 1.97 |
| Jul | 7.73 | 2.15 |
| Aug | 10.59 | 2.94 |
| Sep | 14.83 | 4.12 |
| Oct | 19.75 | 5.49 |
| Nov | 23.73 | 6.59 |
| Dec | 25.72 | 7.14 |
Figures from the weather station at Lenswood, which is approximately 6.4 km from Ashton.
Ashton, SA is in the 5137 postcode area which has around 104 solar installations under 10 kW and about 132 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 234 households in the 5137 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.60 kW) for about every 2.2 dwellings.
Here are 25 solar installers near to or in Ashton.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| TFA Solar | 3.8km | TFA Solar is based in Carey Gully, SA. |
| Solarspot | 5.8km | Solarspot is based in Rosslyn Park, SA. |
| Solarcare | 5.8km | Solarcare is based in Rosslyn Park, SA. |
| Design Ecology | 7.3km | Design Ecology is based in Stirling, SA. |
| Bhullar Electricals & Solar | 8.0km | Bhullar Electricals & Solar is based in Newton, SA. |
| SolarRun Paradise | 8.8km | SolarRun Paradise is based in Paradise, SA. |
| MDB Solar | 8.9km | MDB Solar is based in Campbelltown, SA. |
| Solar SA | 9.2km | Solar SA is based in Glynde, SA. |
| Class A Energy Solutions | 9.3km | Class A Energy Solutions is based in Glenunga, SA. |
| Pure Built Services | 9.4km | Pure Built Services is based in Felixstow, SA. |
| Micro Solar | 9.7km | Micro Solar is based in Campbelltown, SA. |
| Solar Bull | 10.1km | Solar Bull is based in Dernancourt, SA. |
| P4B Solar | 10.1km | P4B Solar is based in Norwood, SA. |
| Climat Solar Panels Adelaide | 10.2km | Climat Solar Panels Adelaide is based in Royston Park, SA. |
| Suntrix | 10.2km | Suntrix is based in Stepney, SA. |
| Renewable Energy Australia | 10.4km | Renewable Energy Australia is based in Norwood, SA. |
| SunEnergy | 10.5km | SunEnergy is based in Norwood, SA. |
| Chint Solar (Australia) / Astronergy | 10.8km | Chint Solar (Australia) / Astronergy is based in Kent Town, SA. |
| Watson Solar Suppliers | 11.1km | Watson Solar Suppliers is based in Adelaide, SA. |
| JA Solar and Batteries | 11.2km | JA Solar and Batteries is based in Windsor Gardens, SA. |
| YES Group | 11.2km | YES Group is based in Kent Town, SA. |
| Energy Buster | 11.3km | Energy Buster is based in Norwood, SA. |
| General Solar & Electrical Australia's Warehouse | 11.4km | General Solar & Electrical Australia's Warehouse is based in Windsor Gardens, SA. |
| Formula Green Energy Solutions | 11.6km | Formula Green Energy Solutions is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| SOLAR PANELS INSTALLER ADELAIDE - SOLAR SECURE | 11.6km | SOLAR PANELS INSTALLER ADELAIDE - SOLAR SECURE is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Ashton
Sunlight Hours in Ashton
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 29 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Ashton
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Ashton, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Ashmore, QLD, which is about 1587.2 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.