Are Solar Panels Worth It In Avalon?

Avalon is located in New South Wales about 28.8 km north east of Sydney and 523.3 km south of Esk. Avalon has a latitude of 33.6 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Avalon, NSW

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Avalon 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. Avalon is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.

This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Avalon 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 Avalon will be reduced. It goes down every year.

Solar Power Rebate for Avalon

Rebate for Avalon Solar Systems
System SizeST CertsValue
3 kW29$1157.10
4 kW38$1516.20
5 kW48$1915.20
6 kW58$2314.20
6.6 kW63$2513.70
10 kW96$3830.40
12 kW116$4628.40
15 kW145$5785.50

Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Avalon by month. The maximum is 6.39 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.37 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Avalon
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan22.716.31
Feb19.965.55
Mar16.794.66
Apr13.603.78
May10.312.86
Jun8.532.37
Jul9.802.72
Aug13.153.65
Sep16.854.68
Oct19.865.52
Nov21.626.01
Dec23.006.39

Figures from the weather station at Sydney Observatory Hill, which is approximately 28.1 km from Avalon.

Avalon, NSW is in the 2107 postcode area which has around 736 solar installations under 10 kW and about 812 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 5130 households in the 2107 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.41 kW) for about every 7.0 dwellings.

Here are 24 solar installers near to or in Avalon.

Solar Installers near toAvalon
NameDistanceDetails
Epho Commercial Solar Power5.7kmEpho Commercial Solar Power is based in Mona Vale, NSW.
Sole Electrical & Solar7.3kmSole Electrical & Solar is based in Warriewood, NSW.
Good Day Electrical and Solar8.3kmGood Day Electrical and Solar is based in Ingleside, NSW.
GreenElec12.3kmGreenElec is based in Cromer, NSW.
Concept Electrical & Solar12.3kmConcept Electrical & Solar is based in Cromer, NSW.
Solarbank12.4kmSolarbank is based in Cromer, NSW.
Sollos Solar13.7kmSollos Solar is based in Belrose, NSW.
Clear Sky Solar Investments15.0kmClear Sky Solar Investments is based in Narraweena, NSW.
Pica Electrical15.3kmPica Electrical is based in Brookvale, NSW.
Autonomous Energy15.7kmAutonomous Energy is based in Frenchs Forest, NSW.
LMG Energy15.9kmLMG Energy is based in Frenchs Forest, NSW.
Sydney Solar Electricity16.0kmSydney Solar Electricity is based in Frenchs Forest, NSW.
Perfect Solar Power16.0kmPerfect Solar Power is based in Brookvale, NSW.
Solartherm16.0kmSolartherm is based in Allambie Heights, NSW.
Solarpro16.0kmSolarpro is based in Allambie Heights, NSW.
Solar Path Sun Solutions16.1kmSolar Path Sun Solutions is based in Brookvale, NSW.
Waters Electrical and Solar - Hot Water Installation & Electrical Services Sydney16.2kmWaters Electrical and Solar - Hot Water Installation & Electrical Services Sydney is based in Curl Curl, NSW.
Solar Scene16.8kmSolar Scene is based in Allambie Heights, NSW.
Beaches Solar17.0kmBeaches Solar is based in Allambie Heights, NSW.
Liberated Energy17.4kmLiberated Energy is based in North Manly, NSW.
Garside Power and Solar17.5kmGarside Power and Solar is based in Forestville, NSW.
Neon Solar Systems17.5kmNeon Solar Systems is based in North Manly, NSW.
Solar Tank17.7kmSolar Tank is based in Manly Vale, NSW.
Lights-Power-Action Electrical and Solar P/L18.2kmLights-Power-Action Electrical and Solar P/L is based in Manly Vale, NSW.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Avalon

Sunlight Hours in Avalon

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 22 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Avalon

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 33.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Avalon, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Avalon, VIC, which is about 793.2 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.