Birdwood is located in South Australia about 35.7 km east of Adelaide and 1368.0 km south west of Oman Ama. Birdwood has a latitude of 34.8 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Birdwood, SA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Birdwood 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. Birdwood is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Birdwood 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 Birdwood will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Birdwood
| 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 Birdwood by month. The maximum is 7.47 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.97 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.89 | 7.47 |
| Feb | 23.36 | 6.49 |
| Mar | 18.52 | 5.14 |
| Apr | 13.08 | 3.63 |
| May | 8.73 | 2.42 |
| Jun | 7.10 | 1.97 |
| Jul | 7.73 | 2.15 |
| Aug | 10.59 | 2.94 |
| Sep | 14.83 | 4.12 |
| Oct | 19.75 | 5.49 |
| Nov | 23.73 | 6.59 |
| Dec | 25.72 | 7.14 |
Figures from the weather station at Lenswood, which is approximately 20.5 km from Birdwood.
Birdwood, SA is in the 5234 postcode area which has around 298 solar installations under 10 kW and about 332 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 522 households in the 5234 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.17 kW) for about every 1.8 dwellings.
Here are 25 solar installers near to or in Birdwood.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Switch Energy | 17.4km | Switch Energy is based in One Tree Hill, SA. |
| Track Energy | 18.2km | Track Energy is based in Upper Hermitage, SA. |
| Battery Solar Solutions | 24.2km | Battery Solar Solutions is based in Golden Grove, SA. |
| TFA Solar | 24.3km | TFA Solar is based in Carey Gully, SA. |
| Bhullar Electricals & Solar | 26.7km | Bhullar Electricals & Solar is based in Newton, SA. |
| Solar Bull | 26.8km | Solar Bull is based in Dernancourt, SA. |
| Quark Solar | 26.9km | Quark Solar is based in Littlehampton, SA. |
| SOLAR PANELS INSTALLER ADELAIDE - SOLAR SECURE | 27.0km | SOLAR PANELS INSTALLER ADELAIDE - SOLAR SECURE is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Fortune Solar | 27.1km | Fortune Solar is based in Adelaide, SA. |
| SolarRun Paradise | 27.2km | SolarRun Paradise is based in Paradise, SA. |
| Off Grid Solar | 27.5km | Off Grid Solar is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Powitt Solar | 27.5km | Powitt Solar is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Adelaide Solar Warranty & Repairs | 27.5km | Adelaide Solar Warranty & Repairs is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| URBAN SOLAR LIFE | 27.7km | URBAN SOLAR LIFE is based in Salisbury Heights, SA. |
| Solar Warehouse Australia | 27.9km | Solar Warehouse Australia is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| SA Solar | 28.2km | SA Solar is based in Para Vista, SA. |
| Solar Power Systems Adelaide | Rite Price Solar | 28.4km | Solar Power Systems Adelaide | Rite Price Solar is based in Valley View, SA. |
| MDB Solar | 28.4km | MDB Solar is based in Campbelltown, SA. |
| Formula Green Energy Solutions | 28.6km | Formula Green Energy Solutions is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Micro Solar | 28.7km | Micro Solar is based in Campbelltown, SA. |
| Fluid Solar Thermal | 28.9km | Fluid Solar Thermal is based in Elizabeth Vale, SA. |
| Solar Beat | 29.0km | Solar Beat is based in Elizabeth Vale, SA. |
| Smart Energy Solutions Adelaide | 29.0km | Smart Energy Solutions Adelaide is based in Elizabeth Vale, SA. |
| Prime Energy Plus | 29.1km | Prime Energy Plus is based in Mount Barker, SA. |
| Solarspot | 29.1km | Solarspot is based in Rosslyn Park, SA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Birdwood
Sunlight Hours in Birdwood
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 28 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Birdwood
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.8° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Birdwood, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Birdwood, NSW, which is about 1302.6 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.