Bonnet Bay is located in New South Wales about 21.4 km south west of Sydney and 572.2 km south west of Esk. Bonnet Bay has a latitude of 34.0 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Bonnet Bay, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Bonnet Bay 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. Bonnet Bay is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Bonnet Bay 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 Bonnet Bay will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Bonnet Bay
| 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 Bonnet Bay 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 13.2 km from Bonnet Bay.
Bonnet Bay, NSW is in the 2226 postcode area which has around 837 solar installations under 10 kW and about 889 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 4137 households in the 2226 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.18 kW) for about every 4.9 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Bonnet Bay.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| MGA Solar | 1.4km | MGA Solar is based in Como, NSW. |
| JJA SOLAR | 3.0km | JJA SOLAR is based in Alfords Point, NSW. |
| O'Brien Electrical and Solar Sutherland | 3.1km | O'Brien Electrical and Solar Sutherland is based in Kirrawee, NSW. |
| Australian Solar Installations | 4.0km | Australian Solar Installations is based in Menai, NSW. |
| Sunflow Solar | 5.0km | Sunflow Solar is based in Peakhurst, NSW. |
| ASV Solar | 5.0km | ASV Solar is based in Mortdale, NSW. |
| Australia Wide Solar | 5.1km | Australia Wide Solar is based in Peakhurst, NSW. |
| DSolar Sydney | 5.3km | DSolar Sydney is based in Peakhurst, NSW. |
| Sydney Air and Solar | 5.3km | Sydney Air and Solar is based in Peakhurst, NSW. |
| Andrews Solar Suppliers | 5.4km | Andrews Solar Suppliers is based in Revesby Heights, NSW. |
| NATRIX Electrical | 5.5km | NATRIX Electrical is based in Gymea Bay, NSW. |
| Athena Solar | 6.0km | Athena Solar is based in Peakhurst, NSW. |
| Impressive Electrical & Solar | 6.1km | Impressive Electrical & Solar is based in Miranda, NSW. |
| Wilson's Beauty | 6.7km | Wilson's Beauty is based in Hurstville, NSW. |
| AG Solar | 7.3km | AG Solar is based in Caringbah, NSW. |
| K2 Solar | 7.4km | K2 Solar is based in Taren Point, NSW. |
| SOLARWATT Australia. | 7.9km | SOLARWATT Australia. is based in Riverwood, NSW. |
| Sure Solar Sydney | 7.9km | Sure Solar Sydney is based in Riverwood, NSW. |
| HI SOLAR | 8.3km | HI SOLAR is based in Kingsgrove, NSW. |
| Solar World | 8.6km | Solar World is based in Bankstown, NSW. |
| Solar Siders | 8.6km | Solar Siders is based in Kingsgrove, NSW. |
| Outback Solar | 9.2km | Outback Solar is based in Revesby, NSW. |
| Skylight Energy | 9.2km | Skylight Energy is based in Kogarah, NSW. |
| Solar Concepts | 9.2km | Solar Concepts is based in Woolooware, NSW. |
| Instyle Solar Sydney | 9.3km | Instyle Solar Sydney is based in Revesby, NSW. |
| Contact Solar Electrical | 9.6km | Contact Solar Electrical is based in Kingsgrove, NSW. |
| Ausgreen Solar Solutions (Parramatta) | 9.7km | Ausgreen Solar Solutions (Parramatta) is based in Revesby, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Bonnet Bay
Sunlight Hours in Bonnet Bay
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 Bonnet Bay
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 Bonnet Bay, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Bonner, ACT, which is about 217.5 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.