Augustus Downs is located in Queensland about 1043.8 km south east of Darwin and 846.4 km south west of Galloways Hill. Augustus Downs has a latitude of 17.6 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Augustus Downs, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Augustus Downs 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. Augustus Downs is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Augustus Downs 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 Augustus Downs will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Augustus Downs
| 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 Augustus Downs by month. The maximum is 7.23 kWh/M2 in October. The minimum is 5.09 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21.21 | 5.89 |
| Feb | 21.39 | 5.94 |
| Mar | 21.55 | 5.99 |
| Apr | 21.73 | 6.04 |
| May | 19.47 | 5.41 |
| Jun | 18.31 | 5.09 |
| Jul | 19.44 | 5.40 |
| Aug | 22.09 | 6.14 |
| Sep | 24.43 | 6.79 |
| Oct | 26.03 | 7.23 |
| Nov | 25.66 | 7.13 |
| Dec | 23.19 | 6.44 |
Figures from the weather station at Centre Island, which is approximately 299.9 km from Augustus Downs.
Augustus Downs, QLD is in the 4830 postcode area which has around 29 solar installations under 10 kW and about 67 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 449 households in the 4830 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.00 kW) for about every 15.5 dwellings.
Here are 19 solar installers in or near toAugustus Downs. There are also a few further away.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Planetary Power | 684.6km | Planetary Power is based in Watsonville, QLD. |
| Piping Hot Solar | 689.9km | Piping Hot Solar is based in Kalunga, QLD. |
| Shorecan Electrical | 691.1km | Shorecan Electrical is based in Kaban, QLD. |
| Winters Electrical Group | 692.3km | Winters Electrical Group is based in Mareeba, QLD. |
| Outback Solar & Outdoors | 697.6km | Outback Solar & Outdoors is based in Mareeba, QLD. |
| Tableland Solar | 697.6km | Tableland Solar is based in Mareeba, QLD. |
| Atherton Electrical | 700.3km | Atherton Electrical is based in Atherton, QLD. |
| Renewable Energy Consulting Australia | 700.3km | Renewable Energy Consulting Australia is based in Atherton, QLD. |
| BH Electrics | 709.9km | BH Electrics is based in Port Douglas, QLD. |
| SolarWorks | 710.7km | SolarWorks is based in Upper Barron, QLD. |
| Unlocked Air and Energy | 726.8km | Unlocked Air and Energy is based in Kewarra Beach, QLD. |
| Red Dog Power Company | 726.8km | Red Dog Power Company is based in Redlynch, QLD. |
| Mauriee Electrical | 727.8km | Mauriee Electrical is based in Goldsborough, QLD. |
| Mr. Liam Dunne & Son's Plumbing Power | 729.5km | Mr. Liam Dunne & Son's Plumbing Power is based in Trinity Park, QLD. |
| Solar Energy Solutions NQ | 730.5km | Solar Energy Solutions NQ is based in Edmonton, QLD. |
| Solar Energy Equipment | 730.8km | Solar Energy Equipment is based in Edmonton, QLD. |
| Galactic Solar Solutions | 730.8km | Galactic Solar Solutions is based in Cairns, QLD. |
| 2EZ Electrical | 730.8km | 2EZ Electrical is based in Bentley Park, QLD. |
| Solar Dimension Cairns | 731.3km | Solar Dimension Cairns is based in Edmonton, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Augustus Downs
Sunlight Hours in Augustus Downs
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 10 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Augustus Downs
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 17.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Augustus Downs, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Augustine Heights, QLD, which is about 1821.4 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.