Birrong is located in New South Wales about 17.4 km west of Sydney and 561.2 km south west of Esk. Birrong has a latitude of 33.9 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Birrong, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Birrong 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. Birrong is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Birrong 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 Birrong will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Birrong
| 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 Birrong by month. The maximum is 6.49 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.39 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.02 | 6.39 |
| Feb | 20.21 | 5.61 |
| Mar | 16.97 | 4.71 |
| Apr | 13.61 | 3.78 |
| May | 10.37 | 2.88 |
| Jun | 8.61 | 2.39 |
| Jul | 9.82 | 2.73 |
| Aug | 13.11 | 3.64 |
| Sep | 16.89 | 4.69 |
| Oct | 20.08 | 5.58 |
| Nov | 21.68 | 6.02 |
| Dec | 23.37 | 6.49 |
Figures from the weather station at Sydney Airport, which is approximately 15.1 km from Birrong.
Birrong, NSW is in the 2143 postcode area which has around 488 solar installations under 10 kW and about 533 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 2489 households in the 2143 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.88 kW) for about every 5.1 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Birrong.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Suntree Solar and Electrical Pty | 1.5km | Suntree Solar and Electrical Pty is based in Yagoona, NSW. |
| SunSmart Energy Systems | 1.5km | SunSmart Energy Systems is based in Yagoona, NSW. |
| Green & Save Solar | 1.5km | Green & Save Solar is based in Yagoona, NSW. |
| Empire Solar Systems | 1.7km | Empire Solar Systems is based in Auburn, NSW. |
| Specialised Solar Services | 1.8km | Specialised Solar Services is based in Berala, NSW. |
| Space Solar: Solar Panels Installation Sydney | 1.9km | Space Solar: Solar Panels Installation Sydney is based in Auburn, NSW. |
| 📞 Green Solar Panels Installation Kallangur | 2.7km | 📞 Green Solar Panels Installation Kallangur is based in Blacktown, NSW. |
| SGS Australian | 2.7km | SGS Australian is based in Chester Hill, NSW. |
| Platinum Solar Group | 3.4km | Platinum Solar Group is based in Condell Park, NSW. |
| Moon Light Electrical & Engineering Services | 3.5km | Moon Light Electrical & Engineering Services is based in Greenacre, NSW. |
| Simpli Solar | 3.8km | Simpli Solar is based in Lidcombe, NSW. |
| Green Solar Energy | 3.9km | Green Solar Energy is based in Villawood, NSW. |
| Power Saving Solutions | 3.9km | Power Saving Solutions is based in Villawood, NSW. |
| Solar Project | 4.3km | Solar Project is based in Guildford, NSW. |
| Powerark Solar | 4.3km | Powerark Solar is based in Bohle, QLD. |
| Captain Green Solar | 4.3km | Captain Green Solar is based in Fairfield East, NSW. |
| Solar Hybrid Solutions | 4.4km | Solar Hybrid Solutions is based in Punchbowl, NSW. |
| K Solar Australia | 4.7km | K Solar Australia is based in Fairfield West, NSW. |
| Avic Intl Renewable Energy. T/A Avic Solar | 4.7km | Avic Intl Renewable Energy. T/A Avic Solar is based in Homebush West, NSW. |
| Solar World | 4.7km | Solar World is based in Bankstown, NSW. |
| TAS Green Solar | 4.9km | TAS Green Solar is based in Revesby, NSW. |
| Ausgreen Solar Solutions (Parramatta) | 4.9km | Ausgreen Solar Solutions (Parramatta) is based in Revesby, NSW. |
| Solar Run Auburn | 5.0km | Solar Run Auburn is based in Auburn, NSW. |
| Solar earth | 5.4km | Solar earth is based in Lakemba, NSW. |
| Sunterra Solar - Solar Panels Sydney | 5.4km | Sunterra Solar - Solar Panels Sydney is based in Lidcombe, NSW. |
| Go Solar NSW | 5.4km | Go Solar NSW is based in Lidcombe, NSW. |
| Centurion Solar | 5.4km | Centurion Solar is based in Lidcombe, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Birrong
Sunlight Hours in Birrong
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 23 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Birrong
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 33.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Birrong, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Birriwa, NSW, which is about 244.5 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.