Avon Plains is located in Victoria about 228.9 km north west of Melbourne and 1197.0 km south west of Lyra. Avon Plains has a latitude of 36.6 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Avon Plains, VIC
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Avon Plains 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. Avon Plains is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Avon Plains 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 Avon Plains will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Avon Plains
| 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 Avon Plains by month. The maximum is 6.89 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.73 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.81 | 6.89 |
| Feb | 21.42 | 5.95 |
| Mar | 16.29 | 4.53 |
| Apr | 11.12 | 3.09 |
| May | 7.60 | 2.11 |
| Jun | 6.23 | 1.73 |
| Jul | 6.98 | 1.94 |
| Aug | 9.88 | 2.75 |
| Sep | 13.50 | 3.75 |
| Oct | 17.77 | 4.94 |
| Nov | 21.41 | 5.95 |
| Dec | 24.12 | 6.70 |
Figures from the weather station at Hamilton, which is approximately 160.9 km from Avon Plains.
Avon Plains, VIC is in the 3477 postcode area which has around 154 solar installations under 10 kW and about 160 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 455 households in the 3477 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.14 kW) for about every 3.0 dwellings.
Here are 12 solar installers near to or in Avon Plains.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| GWM Solar | 20.6km | GWM Solar is based in Donald, VIC. |
| St Arnaud Solar | 30.3km | St Arnaud Solar is based in St Arnaud, VIC. |
| SS Electrical and Solar | 31.8km | SS Electrical and Solar is based in Flora Hill, VIC. |
| Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Wimmera | 58.2km | Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Wimmera is based in Warracknabeal, VIC. |
| Bondys Contractors | 58.9km | Bondys Contractors is based in Stawell, VIC. |
| Laser Electrical Horsham | 68.2km | Laser Electrical Horsham is based in Horsham, VIC. |
| Bridgewater Solar Plant | 88.1km | Bridgewater Solar Plant is based in Bridgewater, VIC. |
| Natimuk Solar | 89.4km | Natimuk Solar is based in Natimuk, VIC. |
| Ceramet Solar | 92.3km | Ceramet Solar is based in Bridgewater, VIC. |
| KC Solar | 92.6km | KC Solar is based in Maryborough, VIC. |
| Bendigo Grid Connect | 93.4km | Bendigo Grid Connect is based in Ravenswood, VIC. |
| Solar Run Talbot | 102.0km | Solar Run Talbot is based in Red Lion, VIC. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Avon Plains
Sunlight Hours in Avon Plains
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 38 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Avon Plains
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 36.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Avon Plains, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Avon Downs, NT, which is about 1911.5 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.