Are Solar Panels Worth It In Bacchus Marsh?

Bacchus Marsh is located in Victoria about 48.1 km west of Melbourne and 1200.1 km south west of Lyra. Bacchus Marsh has a latitude of 37.7 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Bacchus Marsh, VIC

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Bacchus Marsh

Rebate for Bacchus Marsh 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 Bacchus Marsh by month. The maximum is 6.75 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.77 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Bacchus Marsh
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan24.316.75
Feb21.115.86
Mar16.444.57
Apr11.273.13
May7.772.16
Jun6.381.77
Jul7.181.99
Aug10.082.80
Sep13.783.83
Oct18.165.04
Nov21.405.94
Dec23.946.65

Figures from the weather station at Werribee, which is approximately 32.4 km from Bacchus Marsh.

Bacchus Marsh, VIC is in the 3340 postcode area which has around 2576 solar installations under 10 kW and about 2708 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 9829 households in the 3340 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.24 kW) for about every 3.8 dwellings.

Here are 26 solar installers near to or in Bacchus Marsh.

Solar Installers near toBacchus Marsh
NameDistanceDetails
Keemin Electrical2.2kmKeemin Electrical is based in Maddingley, VIC.
Keemin Energy Solutions2.2kmKeemin Energy Solutions is based in Maddingley, VIC.
Billabong Solar11.6kmBillabong Solar is based in Melton South, VIC.
Ausdynamix Solar Solutions12.9kmAusdynamix Solar Solutions is based in Melton, VIC.
Specialized Solar & Electrical Melton13.5kmSpecialized Solar & Electrical Melton is based in Melton, VIC.
Ultima Energy - Solar Panel Installation Melbourne20.1kmUltima Energy - Solar Panel Installation Melbourne is based in Rockbank, VIC.
quantum24.8kmquantum is based in Gisborne, VIC.
SolarRun Epping25.1kmSolarRun Epping is based in Wyndham Vale, VIC.
Solar Run Taylors Lakes25.4kmSolar Run Taylors Lakes is based in Hillside, VIC.
Solar Lifeline Victoria25.5kmSolar Lifeline Victoria is based in Tarneit, VIC.
Bluegum Electrical Solutions25.5kmBluegum Electrical Solutions is based in Sunbury, VIC.
Super Solar Energy26.0kmSuper Solar Energy is based in Caroline Springs, VIC.
Solar Run Caroline Springs27.1kmSolar Run Caroline Springs is based in Caroline Springs, VIC.
Victorian Solar Maintenance27.1kmVictorian Solar Maintenance is based in New Gisborne, VIC.
Macedon Ranges Solar Power27.6kmMacedon Ranges Solar Power is based in New Gisborne, VIC.
Solar Sunfill27.8kmSolar Sunfill is based in Burnside Heights, VIC.
Solar Run Kurunjang27.9kmSolar Run Kurunjang is based in Tarneit, VIC.
SUNDROP SOLAR28.0kmSUNDROP SOLAR is based in Hoppers Crossing, VIC.
Committed Solar Solutions (CSS)28.0kmCommitted Solar Solutions (CSS) is based in Ravenhall, VIC.
West Wire Solar - Melbourne Solar Panel Supplier & Installer28.2kmWest Wire Solar - Melbourne Solar Panel Supplier & Installer is based in Ravenhall, VIC.
Solar Run Taylors Hill28.3kmSolar Run Taylors Hill is based in Taylors Hill, VIC.
solar on panels28.7kmsolar on panels is based in Ravenhall, VIC.
EOC Energy - Solar Panels28.8kmEOC Energy - Solar Panels is based in Ravenhall, VIC.
GP Solar28.8kmGP Solar is based in Albanvale, VIC.
Evergreen Solar Power28.8kmEvergreen Solar Power is based in Ravenhall, VIC.
CF Solar Power28.9kmCF Solar Power is based in Tarneit, VIC.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Bacchus Marsh

Sunlight Hours in Bacchus Marsh

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 45 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Bacchus Marsh

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 37.7° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Bacchus Marsh, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Babyl Creek, NSW, which is about 1264.6 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.