Auchenflower is located in Queensland about 3.3 km west of Brisbane and 11.0 km north east of Pinjarra Hills. Auchenflower has a latitude of 27.5 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Auchenflower, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Auchenflower 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. Auchenflower is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Auchenflower 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 Auchenflower will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Auchenflower
| 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 Auchenflower 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 3.6 km from Auchenflower.
Auchenflower, QLD is in the 4066 postcode area which has around 999 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1112 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 2931 households in the 4066 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.41 kW) for about every 2.9 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Auchenflower.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sure Solar | 1.2km | Sure Solar is based in West End, QLD. |
| Solar Harbour | 1.6km | Solar Harbour is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Buy Solar | 1.7km | Buy Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Ads Solar QLD | 1.7km | Ads Solar QLD is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Solar Point | 1.7km | Solar Point is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Quick Solar | 1.7km | Quick Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| HYBRID SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 1.7km | HYBRID SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Solar Masters | 1.7km | Solar Masters is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Dream Solar | 1.7km | Dream Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Greensure Solar | 1.7km | Greensure Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| GLsolar | 2.0km | GLsolar is based in West End, QLD. |
| Local Power | 2.5km | Local Power is based in South Brisbane, QLD. |
| Infinity Solar | 2.8km | Infinity Solar is based in Red Hill, QLD. |
| ESOLAR ENERGY | 3.1km | ESOLAR ENERGY is based in South Brisbane, QLD. |
| Gnowee Solar | 3.1km | Gnowee Solar is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Halcol Energy - Brisbane Solar | 3.1km | Halcol Energy - Brisbane Solar is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| DJ Solar | 3.2km | DJ Solar is based in Greenslopes, QLD. |
| Solar Sphere | 3.4km | Solar Sphere is based in Kelvin Grove, QLD. |
| Solari Energy | 3.5km | Solari Energy is based in Spring Hill, QLD. |
| Ramp Solar. | 3.5km | Ramp Solar. is based in Spring Hill, QLD. |
| Nexa Solar Australia - Solar Retailer & Installations | 3.7km | Nexa Solar Australia - Solar Retailer & Installations is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Hitech Solar | 3.8km | Hitech Solar is based in Spring Hill, QLD. |
| Sunny Sky Solar | 3.9km | Sunny Sky Solar is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Trusted Solar Brisbane | 3.9km | Trusted Solar Brisbane is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Infinite Energy - Solar Power Brisbane | 3.9km | Infinite Energy - Solar Power Brisbane is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Redback Technologies | 4.0km | Redback Technologies is based in Indooroopilly, QLD. |
| Smart House Solar | Residential & Commercial Solar Power Systems Installations Company | 4.1km | Smart House Solar | Residential & Commercial Solar Power Systems Installations Company is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Auchenflower
Sunlight Hours in Auchenflower
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 52 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Auchenflower
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.5° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Auchenflower, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Auburn Vale, NSW, which is about 320.6 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.