Ballan is located in Victoria about 67.3 km west of Melbourne and 1205.6 km south west of Lyra. Ballan has a latitude of 37.6 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Ballan, VIC
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Ballan 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. Ballan is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Ballan 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 Ballan will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Ballan
| 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 Ballan by month. The maximum is 6.75 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.77 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.31 | 6.75 |
| Feb | 21.11 | 5.86 |
| Mar | 16.44 | 4.57 |
| Apr | 11.27 | 3.13 |
| May | 7.77 | 2.16 |
| Jun | 6.38 | 1.77 |
| Jul | 7.18 | 1.99 |
| Aug | 10.08 | 2.80 |
| Sep | 13.78 | 3.83 |
| Oct | 18.16 | 5.04 |
| Nov | 21.40 | 5.94 |
| Dec | 23.94 | 6.65 |
Figures from the weather station at Werribee, which is approximately 50.2 km from Ballan.
Ballan, VIC is in the 3342 postcode area which has around 519 solar installations under 10 kW and about 547 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 1557 households in the 3342 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.98 kW) for about every 3.0 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Ballan.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Keemin Energy Solutions | 18.1km | Keemin Energy Solutions is based in Maddingley, VIC. |
| Keemin Electrical | 18.1km | Keemin Electrical is based in Maddingley, VIC. |
| Lightbox Solar | 25.5km | Lightbox Solar is based in Leonards Hill, VIC. |
| Capture Energy Aust | 30.3km | Capture Energy Aust is based in Steiglitz, VIC. |
| Billabong Solar | 30.8km | Billabong Solar is based in Melton South, VIC. |
| Independent Solar Advice | 31.6km | Independent Solar Advice is based in Buninyong, VIC. |
| James Browne Electrics (JBE Solar and Electrical) | 31.7km | James Browne Electrics (JBE Solar and Electrical) is based in Daylesford, VIC. |
| Ausdynamix Solar Solutions | 32.0km | Ausdynamix Solar Solutions is based in Melton, VIC. |
| Specialized Solar & Electrical Melton | 32.6km | Specialized Solar & Electrical Melton is based in Melton, VIC. |
| Celsius Heating and Cooling | 33.5km | Celsius Heating and Cooling is based in Bakery Hill, VIC. |
| quantum | 34.0km | quantum is based in Gisborne, VIC. |
| SUN 2 SOLAR | 34.2km | SUN 2 SOLAR is based in Ballarat, VIC. |
| Island Energy - Ballarat | 34.4km | Island Energy - Ballarat is based in Ballarat, VIC. |
| Skyline Energy | 34.9km | Skyline Energy is based in Macedon, VIC. |
| High End Electrical And Solar | 35.3km | High End Electrical And Solar is based in Ballarat, VIC. |
| Ballarat Solar Company | 35.3km | Ballarat Solar Company is based in Ballarat, VIC. |
| Victorian Solar Maintenance | 35.9km | Victorian Solar Maintenance is based in New Gisborne, VIC. |
| Macedon Ranges Solar Power | 36.2km | Macedon Ranges Solar Power is based in New Gisborne, VIC. |
| ACN Ballarat Solar & Battery Electricians | 36.4km | ACN Ballarat Solar & Battery Electricians is based in Wendouree, VIC. |
| Smart Options p/l | 36.4km | Smart Options p/l is based in Wendouree, VIC. |
| Waldron Solar Solutions | 37.8km | Waldron Solar Solutions is based in Delacombe, VIC. |
| Ballarat-North Water Reclamation Plant | 38.2km | Ballarat-North Water Reclamation Plant is based in Miners Rest, VIC. |
| Bailey Technologies | 38.2km | Bailey Technologies is based in Ballan, VIC. |
| Solar Run Invermay | 38.8km | Solar Run Invermay is based in Allendale, VIC. |
| Ballarat Solar & Electrical | 38.9km | Ballarat Solar & Electrical is based in Delacombe, VIC. |
| Solar Power Ballarat | 39.1km | Solar Power Ballarat is based in Wendouree, VIC. |
| Ballarat Solar Panels | 39.2km | Ballarat Solar Panels is based in Wendouree, VIC. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Ballan
Sunlight Hours in Ballan
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 44 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Ballan
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 37.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Ballan, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Ballalaba, NSW, which is about 533.7 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.