Barnard is located in Queensland about 509.5 km north west of Brisbane and 316.7 km north west of Marshlands. Barnard has a latitude of 24.0 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Barnard, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Barnard 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. Barnard is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Barnard 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 Barnard will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Barnard
| 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 Barnard by month. The maximum is 7.01 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.76 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.52 | 6.81 |
| Feb | 22.53 | 6.26 |
| Mar | 20.90 | 5.81 |
| Apr | 18.19 | 5.05 |
| May | 15.23 | 4.23 |
| Jun | 13.54 | 3.76 |
| Jul | 14.61 | 4.06 |
| Aug | 17.62 | 4.89 |
| Sep | 20.83 | 5.79 |
| Oct | 23.27 | 6.46 |
| Nov | 25.00 | 6.95 |
| Dec | 25.22 | 7.01 |
Figures from the weather station at Biloela, which is approximately 92.5 km from Barnard.
Barnard, QLD is in the 4702 postcode area which has around 4229 solar installations under 10 kW and about 4559 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 13813 households in the 4702 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.34 kW) for about every 3.3 dwellings.
Here are 19 solar installers in or near toBarnard. There are also a few further away.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Callide Power Station | 58.2km | Callide Power Station is based in Mount Murchison, QLD. |
| M & M Electrics | 92.6km | M & M Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD. |
| Callide Valley Electrics | 92.8km | Callide Valley Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD. |
| Dynamic Energy Solutions. | 102.3km | Dynamic Energy Solutions. is based in Rockhampton, QLD. |
| Swann's Solar & Electrical | 105.4km | Swann's Solar & Electrical is based in Rockhampton, QLD. |
| The Power Shop - Complete Solar Energy Solutions | 105.4km | The Power Shop - Complete Solar Energy Solutions is based in Rockhampton, QLD. |
| Popp'n Solar and Electrical | 105.7km | Popp'n Solar and Electrical is based in Rockhampton, QLD. |
| EcoSmart Solar Rockhampton | 105.7km | EcoSmart Solar Rockhampton is based in Rockhampton, QLD. |
| cq solar & electrical | 105.9km | cq solar & electrical is based in Pacific Heights, QLD. |
| Adlec Electrical Services | 106.1km | Adlec Electrical Services is based in Rockhampton, QLD. |
| PowerSmart Solutions | 106.1km | PowerSmart Solutions is based in Rockhampton, QLD. |
| CDIF Solar | 106.2km | CDIF Solar is based in Rockhampton, QLD. |
| Adsun Energy | 106.3km | Adsun Energy is based in Rockhampton, QLD. |
| Savvy Solar | 107.1km | Savvy Solar is based in Park Avenue, QLD. |
| STT ELECTRICAL SERVICES | 107.1km | STT ELECTRICAL SERVICES is based in Park Avenue, QLD. |
| Power Saving Centre | 107.8km | Power Saving Centre is based in Berserker, QLD. |
| Climatecare Electrical & Solar | 108.9km | Climatecare Electrical & Solar is based in Kawana, QLD. |
| Solartech Energy Solutions | 109.1km | Solartech Energy Solutions is based in Kawana, QLD. |
| CRM CQ Solar Electrical & Air Conditioning | 131.5km | CRM CQ Solar Electrical & Air Conditioning is based in Yeppoon, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Barnard
Sunlight Hours in Barnard
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 36 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Barnard
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 24.0° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Barnard, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Barnadown, VIC, which is about 1493.5 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.