Avondale is located in New South Wales about 85.0 km south west of Sydney and 636.2 km south west of Esk. Avondale has a latitude of 34.5 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Avondale, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Avondale 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. Avondale is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Avondale 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 Avondale will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Avondale
| 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 Avondale by month. The maximum is 6.15 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.28 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21.63 | 6.01 |
| Feb | 18.74 | 5.20 |
| Mar | 15.99 | 4.44 |
| Apr | 12.97 | 3.60 |
| May | 10.03 | 2.79 |
| Jun | 8.20 | 2.28 |
| Jul | 9.45 | 2.63 |
| Aug | 12.59 | 3.50 |
| Sep | 16.29 | 4.52 |
| Oct | 19.48 | 5.41 |
| Nov | 20.51 | 5.70 |
| Dec | 22.15 | 6.15 |
Figures from the weather station at Nowra, which is approximately 49.8 km from Avondale.
Avondale, NSW is in the 2530 postcode area which has around 4315 solar installations under 10 kW and about 4541 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 12997 households in the 2530 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.60 kW) for about every 3.0 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Avondale.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Solarblu | 5.9km | Solarblu is based in Dapto, NSW. |
| BRILLIANT SOLAR | 7.4km | BRILLIANT SOLAR is based in Dapto, NSW. |
| SunPeople | 7.5km | SunPeople is based in Oak Flats, NSW. |
| Rivers Solar & Electrical Services | 7.8km | Rivers Solar & Electrical Services is based in Oak Flats, NSW. |
| JPG Solar & Electrical | 7.8km | JPG Solar & Electrical is based in Oak Flats, NSW. |
| Thirroul Solar | 8.2km | Thirroul Solar is based in Woonona, NSW. |
| Birch Electrical & Solar | 11.0km | Birch Electrical & Solar is based in Bellambi, NSW. |
| Off Grid Electrician | 11.3km | Off Grid Electrician is based in Unanderra, NSW. |
| Shellharbour Solar and Electrical | 12.4km | Shellharbour Solar and Electrical is based in Barrack Point, NSW. |
| Clean Power Australia | 12.5km | Clean Power Australia is based in Unanderra, NSW. |
| Solar battery world | 13.3km | Solar battery world is based in Wollongong, NSW. |
| Iconic Solar | 13.3km | Iconic Solar is based in Cordeaux Heights, NSW. |
| Solar Run Shell Cove | 14.1km | Solar Run Shell Cove is based in Figtree, NSW. |
| Infinity Energy Solutions | 14.9km | Infinity Energy Solutions is based in Port Kembla, NSW. |
| Greensmart Electrical. | 16.5km | Greensmart Electrical. is based in Kiama Downs, NSW. |
| Synergy Solar Power Solutions | 17.0km | Synergy Solar Power Solutions is based in Wollongong, NSW. |
| Platinum Solar Designs | 18.3km | Platinum Solar Designs is based in Kiama, NSW. |
| Simmark Wollongong | 18.5km | Simmark Wollongong is based in Wollongong, NSW. |
| The Energy Experts | 18.5km | The Energy Experts is based in Kiama, NSW. |
| On Grid Off Grid Solar | 18.9km | On Grid Off Grid Solar is based in Jerrara, NSW. |
| Green Solar Solutions | 19.8km | Green Solar Solutions is based in Fairy Meadow, NSW. |
| KRATOS ENERGY | 20.1km | KRATOS ENERGY is based in North Wollongong, NSW. |
| Coast to Country Solar | 20.9km | Coast to Country Solar is based in Fernhill, NSW. |
| Starrton | 22.5km | Starrton is based in Bomaderry, NSW. |
| Dunne Solar & Electrical | 27.1km | Dunne Solar & Electrical is based in Bulli, NSW. |
| Shoalhaven Solar | 27.9km | Shoalhaven Solar is based in Berry, NSW. |
| Simmark Southern Highlands | 30.1km | Simmark Southern Highlands is based in Bowral, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Avondale
Sunlight Hours in Avondale
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 27 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Avondale
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.5° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Avondale, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Avondale, QLD, which is about 1094.1 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.