Athelstone is located in South Australia about 11.4 km north east of Adelaide and 1392.0 km south west of Oman Ama. Athelstone has a latitude of 34.9 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Athelstone, SA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Athelstone 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. Athelstone is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Athelstone 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 Athelstone will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Athelstone
| 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 Athelstone by month. The maximum is 7.61 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.14 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.41 | 7.61 |
| Feb | 24.08 | 6.69 |
| Mar | 19.14 | 5.32 |
| Apr | 13.52 | 3.75 |
| May | 9.36 | 2.60 |
| Jun | 7.70 | 2.14 |
| Jul | 8.45 | 2.35 |
| Aug | 11.56 | 3.21 |
| Sep | 15.57 | 4.32 |
| Oct | 20.58 | 5.72 |
| Nov | 24.55 | 6.82 |
| Dec | 26.60 | 7.39 |
Figures from the weather station at Adelaide Kent Town, which is approximately 9.3 km from Athelstone.
Athelstone, SA is in the 5076 postcode area which has around 1597 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1690 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 3652 households in the 5076 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.27 kW) for about every 2.3 dwellings.
Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Athelstone.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Bhullar Electricals & Solar | 1.9km | Bhullar Electricals & Solar is based in Newton, SA. |
| Solar Bull | 2.2km | Solar Bull is based in Dernancourt, SA. |
| SolarRun Paradise | 2.2km | SolarRun Paradise is based in Paradise, SA. |
| SOLAR PANELS INSTALLER ADELAIDE - SOLAR SECURE | 3.5km | SOLAR PANELS INSTALLER ADELAIDE - SOLAR SECURE is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| MDB Solar | 3.5km | MDB Solar is based in Campbelltown, SA. |
| Fortune Solar | 3.6km | Fortune Solar is based in Adelaide, SA. |
| Micro Solar | 3.7km | Micro Solar is based in Campbelltown, SA. |
| Solar Warehouse Australia | 3.9km | Solar Warehouse Australia is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Powitt Solar | 3.9km | Powitt Solar is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Off Grid Solar | 3.9km | Off Grid Solar is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Adelaide Solar Warranty & Repairs | 3.9km | Adelaide Solar Warranty & Repairs is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Formula Green Energy Solutions | 4.2km | Formula Green Energy Solutions is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| JA Solar and Batteries | 4.7km | JA Solar and Batteries is based in Windsor Gardens, SA. |
| General Solar & Electrical Australia's Warehouse | 4.7km | General Solar & Electrical Australia's Warehouse is based in Windsor Gardens, SA. |
| Solar Power Systems Adelaide | Rite Price Solar | 4.7km | Solar Power Systems Adelaide | Rite Price Solar is based in Valley View, SA. |
| Pure Built Services | 4.8km | Pure Built Services is based in Felixstow, SA. |
| Solar SA | 5.5km | Solar SA is based in Glynde, SA. |
| SA Solar | 5.9km | SA Solar is based in Para Vista, SA. |
| Solarspot | 6.5km | Solarspot is based in Rosslyn Park, SA. |
| Solarcare | 6.5km | Solarcare is based in Rosslyn Park, SA. |
| Climat Solar Panels Adelaide | 6.8km | Climat Solar Panels Adelaide is based in Royston Park, SA. |
| The Solar Kingdom | 7.1km | The Solar Kingdom is based in Ingle Farm, SA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Athelstone
Sunlight Hours in Athelstone
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 Athelstone
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 Athelstone, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Asquith, NSW, which is about 1146.3 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.