Are Solar Panels Worth It In Borden?

Borden is located in Western Australia about 325.1 km south east of Perth and 3190.2 km west of Oman Ama. Borden has a latitude of 34.1 degrees South.

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

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

This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Borden 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 Borden will be reduced. It goes down every year.

Solar Power Rebate for Borden

Rebate for Borden 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 Borden 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 Borden
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 105.4 km from Borden.

Borden, WA is in the 6338 postcode area which has around 83 solar installations under 10 kW and about 90 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 604 households in the 6338 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.11 kW) for about every 7.3 dwellings.

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

Solar Installers near toBorden
NameDistanceDetails
The 12 Volt World109.0kmThe 12 Volt World is based in Yakamia, WA.
ABA Security and Electrical, Electricians Albany110.2kmABA Security and Electrical, Electricians Albany is based in Mira Mar, WA.
Albany Solar110.3kmAlbany Solar is based in Centennial Park, WA.
Solahart Albany & Great Southern110.4kmSolahart Albany & Great Southern is based in Centennial Park, WA.
Solar Power WA110.7kmSolar Power WA is based in Centennial Park, WA.
Dsr Energy130.8kmDsr Energy is based in Kordabup, WA.
Miller Solar141.6kmMiller Solar is based in Denmark, WA.
Solar Equip172.2kmSolar Equip is based in Boyup Brook, WA.
Precision Solar and Battery South West172.8kmPrecision Solar and Battery South West is based in Centennial Park, WA.
Sun Select226.9kmSun Select is based in Westminster, WA.
Naked Energy236.2kmNaked Energy is based in Maddington, WA.
Aviva Energy Solutions243.8kmAviva Energy Solutions is based in Newdegate, WA.
Solartech Electrical250.4kmSolartech Electrical is based in Bunbury, WA.
Nites Solar251.8kmNites Solar is based in Davenport, WA.
Solar Repairs Bunbury252.8kmSolar Repairs Bunbury is based in Davenport, WA.
Satellite TV Shop254.7kmSatellite TV Shop is based in Bunbury, WA.
Wa Solar Clean and Air Southwest255.3kmWa Solar Clean and Air Southwest is based in South Bunbury, WA.
Sunwise Energy255.8kmSunwise Energy is based in Bunbury, WA.
West Surge Emergency Electrician255.8kmWest Surge Emergency Electrician is based in Dalyellup, WA.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Borden

Sunlight Hours in Borden

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 Borden

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.1° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Borden, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Boranup, WA, which is about 299.0 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.