Are Solar Panels Worth It In Bobalong?

Bobalong is located in Western Australia about 281.8 km south east of Perth and 3248.6 km west of Oman Ama. Bobalong has a latitude of 34.0 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Bobalong, WA

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Bobalong 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. Bobalong is in Climate Zone 4 which has a rating of 1.185.

This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Bobalong during 2024 would give you 82 ST Certificates worth $3271.80 (at an STC price of $39.90 each).

If you wait until 2025 for your panels the rebate in Bobalong will be reduced. It goes down every year.

Solar Power Rebate for Bobalong

Rebate for Bobalong Solar Systems
System SizeST CertsValue
3 kW24$957.60
4 kW33$1316.70
5 kW41$1635.90
6 kW49$1955.10
6.6 kW54$2154.60
10 kW82$3271.80
12 kW99$3950.10
15 kW124$4947.60

Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Bobalong by month. The maximum is 6.85 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.13 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Bobalong
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan24.206.72
Feb20.695.75
Mar16.094.47
Apr12.093.36
May8.982.49
Jun7.672.13
Jul8.422.34
Aug11.133.09
Sep14.744.09
Oct18.355.10
Nov22.106.14
Dec24.686.85

Figures from the weather station at Albany Airport, which is approximately 104.9 km from Bobalong.

Bobalong, WA is in the 6320 postcode area which has around 59 solar installations under 10 kW and about 65 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 260 households in the 6320 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.46 kW) for about every 4.4 dwellings.

Here are 19 solar installers in or near toBobalong. There are also a few further away.

Solar Installers near toBobalong
NameDistanceDetails
Dsr Energy110.9kmDsr Energy is based in Kordabup, WA.
The 12 Volt World112.2kmThe 12 Volt World is based in Yakamia, WA.
Solar Equip113.2kmSolar Equip is based in Boyup Brook, WA.
Albany Solar114.1kmAlbany Solar is based in Centennial Park, WA.
Solahart Albany & Great Southern114.3kmSolahart Albany & Great Southern is based in Centennial Park, WA.
ABA Security and Electrical, Electricians Albany114.5kmABA Security and Electrical, Electricians Albany is based in Mira Mar, WA.
Solar Power WA114.5kmSolar Power WA is based in Centennial Park, WA.
Miller Solar116.2kmMiller Solar is based in Denmark, WA.
Precision Solar and Battery South West136.9kmPrecision Solar and Battery South West is based in Centennial Park, WA.
Sun Select167.9kmSun Select is based in Westminster, WA.
Naked Energy183.3kmNaked Energy is based in Maddington, WA.
Aviva Energy Solutions189.1kmAviva Energy Solutions is based in Newdegate, WA.
Solartech Electrical192.8kmSolartech Electrical is based in Bunbury, WA.
Nites Solar194.1kmNites Solar is based in Davenport, WA.
Solar Repairs Bunbury195.2kmSolar Repairs Bunbury is based in Davenport, WA.
Satellite TV Shop197.2kmSatellite TV Shop is based in Bunbury, WA.
Wa Solar Clean and Air Southwest197.6kmWa Solar Clean and Air Southwest is based in South Bunbury, WA.
West Surge Emergency Electrician197.8kmWest Surge Emergency Electrician is based in Dalyellup, WA.
Sunwise Energy Solar Power Warehouse198.2kmSunwise Energy Solar Power Warehouse is based in Capel, WA.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Bobalong

Sunlight Hours in Bobalong

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 24 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Bobalong

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.0° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Bobalong, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Bobadah, NSW, which is about 2703.5 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.