Birnam is located in Queensland about 54.0 km south of Brisbane and 11.7 km south east of Woodhill. Birnam has a latitude of 27.9 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Birnam, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Birnam 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. Birnam is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Birnam 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 Birnam will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Birnam
| 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 Birnam by month. The maximum is 6.61 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.23 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.36 | 6.49 |
| Feb | 20.96 | 5.82 |
| Mar | 18.81 | 5.22 |
| Apr | 16.28 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.25 | 3.68 |
| Jun | 11.62 | 3.23 |
| Jul | 12.87 | 3.58 |
| Aug | 15.83 | 4.40 |
| Sep | 19.13 | 5.31 |
| Oct | 21.29 | 5.91 |
| Nov | 23.27 | 6.46 |
| Dec | 23.81 | 6.61 |
Figures from the weather station at Glenlogan, which is approximately 14.5 km from Birnam.
Birnam, QLD is in the 4285 postcode area which has around 4211 solar installations under 10 kW and about 4648 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 8428 households in the 4285 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.21 kW) for about every 2.0 dwellings.
Here are 25 solar installers near to or in Birnam.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Evolution Solar Experts | 7.9km | Evolution Solar Experts is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| Sungreen solutions | 8.1km | Sungreen solutions is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| GOAL SOLAR | 8.1km | GOAL SOLAR is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| De Energy | 8.4km | De Energy is based in Kerry, QLD. |
| Brighter Solar Solutions | 10.2km | Brighter Solar Solutions is based in Jimboomba, QLD. |
| Impact Energy | 12.3km | Impact Energy is based in Tamborine, QLD. |
| Techno Solar | 13.8km | Techno Solar is based in Jimboomba, QLD. |
| Searchlight Electrical | 14.1km | Searchlight Electrical is based in Guanaba, QLD. |
| Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions | 15.1km | Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions is based in Tamborine Mountain, QLD. |
| OZ SOLAR WORLD | 22.4km | OZ SOLAR WORLD is based in Upper Coomera, QLD. |
| No Grid Solar | 24.2km | No Grid Solar is based in Upper Coomera, QLD. |
| RAYNERGY | 26.1km | RAYNERGY is based in Park Ridge, QLD. |
| Greenbank Solar | 26.8km | Greenbank Solar is based in Greenbank, QLD. |
| DIY Solar | 27.2km | DIY Solar is based in Arundel, QLD. |
| Future Solar Australia | 27.4km | Future Solar Australia is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD. |
| Mercury Solar Systems | 27.6km | Mercury Solar Systems is based in Logan Reserve, QLD. |
| SunUp Solar Solutions | 27.8km | SunUp Solar Solutions is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| Imperial Solar | 27.9km | Imperial Solar is based in Helensvale, QLD. |
| Jasmin Solar. | 28.0km | Jasmin Solar. is based in Carrara, QLD. |
| Blue Planet Solar | 28.0km | Blue Planet Solar is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| Electrical Lightbringers | Solar Panel Installers | Solar Retailers | electrical contractors | 28.2km | Electrical Lightbringers | Solar Panel Installers | Solar Retailers | electrical contractors is based in Crestmead, QLD. |
| Heliocol Solar | 28.2km | Heliocol Solar is based in Yatala, QLD. |
| Goodlife Solar | 28.6km | Goodlife Solar is based in Arundel, QLD. |
| SOLAR MINER | 29.2km | SOLAR MINER is based in Beenleigh, QLD. |
| Sun Solar Australia | 29.7km | Sun Solar Australia is based in Waterford West, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Birnam
Sunlight Hours in Birnam
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 54 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Birnam
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Birnam, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Birmingham Gardens, NSW, which is about 565.3 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.