Are Solar Panels Worth It In Balliang?

Balliang is located in Victoria about 51.2 km west of Melbourne and 1219.9 km south west of Lyra. Balliang has a latitude of 37.9 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Balliang, VIC

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Balliang

Rebate for Balliang 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 Balliang 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 Balliang
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 26.6 km from Balliang.

Balliang, 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 22 solar installers near to or in Balliang.

Solar Installers near toBalliang
NameDistanceDetails
Capture Energy Aust16.9kmCapture Energy Aust is based in Steiglitz, VIC.
SolarRun Epping19.0kmSolarRun Epping is based in Wyndham Vale, VIC.
Keemin Energy Solutions19.8kmKeemin Energy Solutions is based in Maddingley, VIC.
Keemin Electrical19.8kmKeemin Electrical is based in Maddingley, VIC.
Red Solar19.8kmRed Solar is based in Werribee, VIC.
Solar Lifeline Victoria23.3kmSolar Lifeline Victoria is based in Tarneit, VIC.
Billabong Solar25.1kmBillabong Solar is based in Melton South, VIC.
SUNDROP SOLAR25.3kmSUNDROP SOLAR is based in Hoppers Crossing, VIC.
Greensaver Solar25.7kmGreensaver Solar is based in Norlane, VIC.
Cobalt Solar Energy25.9kmCobalt Solar Energy is based in North Shore, VIC.
Rainbow Solar26.6kmRainbow Solar is based in Hoppers Crossing, VIC.
Solar Run Kurunjang26.6kmSolar Run Kurunjang is based in Tarneit, VIC.
Specialized Solar & Electrical Melton26.7kmSpecialized Solar & Electrical Melton is based in Melton, VIC.
Ausdynamix Solar Solutions26.8kmAusdynamix Solar Solutions is based in Melton, VIC.
CF Solar Power27.2kmCF Solar Power is based in Tarneit, VIC.
Island Energy - Geelong28.1kmIsland Energy - Geelong is based in North Geelong, VIC.
STAR SOLAR ENERGY28.8kmSTAR SOLAR ENERGY is based in Werribee South, VIC.
Biz Solar - Solar Panels Geelong29.1kmBiz Solar - Solar Panels Geelong is based in North Geelong, VIC.
Ultima Energy - Solar Panel Installation Melbourne29.8kmUltima Energy - Solar Panel Installation Melbourne is based in Rockbank, VIC.
Solar Nextgen30.1kmSolar Nextgen is based in Point Cook, VIC.
Solahart Melbourne West30.4kmSolahart Melbourne West is based in Hoppers Crossing, VIC.
Adams eco Electrics30.8kmAdams eco Electrics is based in Geelong West, VIC.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Balliang

Sunlight Hours in Balliang

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 46 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Balliang

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 37.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Balliang, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Ballengarra, NSW, which is about 1053.9 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.