Border Ranges is located in New South Wales about 103.4 km south of Brisbane and 12.0 km south east of Mount Gipps. Border Ranges has a latitude of 28.4 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Border Ranges, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Border Ranges 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. Border Ranges is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Border Ranges 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 Border Ranges will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Border Ranges
| 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 Border Ranges 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 62.9 km from Border Ranges.
Border Ranges, NSW is in the 2474 postcode area which has around 1439 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1520 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 3057 households in the 2474 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.88 kW) for about every 2.1 dwellings.
Here are 24 solar installers near to or in Border Ranges.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| David Ross Electrical & Solar | 18.1km | David Ross Electrical & Solar is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW. |
| Sunbeam Solar Systems | 22.4km | Sunbeam Solar Systems is based in Doon Doon, NSW. |
| Rainbow Power Company | 27.0km | Rainbow Power Company is based in Nimbin, NSW. |
| David Ross Electrical | 27.8km | David Ross Electrical is based in Eviron, NSW. |
| I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim | 30.0km | I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim is based in Banora Point, NSW. |
| Prestige Solar | 33.2km | Prestige Solar is based in Fernvale, NSW. |
| Evolved Well Solar and Electrical- Byron Bay | 34.2km | Evolved Well Solar and Electrical- Byron Bay is based in Upper Wilsons Creek, NSW. |
| Northern Solar | 35.8km | Northern Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW. |
| Juno Energy | 36.5km | Juno Energy is based in Byron Bay, NSW. |
| Hay Solar | 42.1km | Hay Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW. |
| Solar Sailes™ | 43.2km | Solar Sailes™ is based in Bonogin, QLD. |
| Omega Solar + Batteries | 43.4km | Omega Solar + Batteries is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Energy | 43.5km | Gold Coast Energy is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| Static Solar & Electrical | 44.5km | Static Solar & Electrical is based in Terranora, NSW. |
| De Energy | 44.6km | De Energy is based in Kerry, QLD. |
| Sun Connect Solar | 45.5km | Sun Connect Solar is based in Mullumbimby, NSW. |
| Sungreen solutions | 45.8km | Sungreen solutions is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| GOAL SOLAR | 45.8km | GOAL SOLAR is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| Stored Power | 46.7km | Stored Power is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
| Evolution Solar Experts | 46.8km | Evolution Solar Experts is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| 4Shore Solar | 46.9km | 4Shore Solar is based in Burleigh Waters, QLD. |
| Queensland Commercial Solar | 46.9km | Queensland Commercial Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
| Integrity Electrical Ltd | 46.9km | Integrity Electrical Ltd is based in Elanora, QLD. |
| Econnect Solar | 47.2km | Econnect Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Border Ranges
Sunlight Hours in Border Ranges
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 56 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Border Ranges
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Border Ranges, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Borden, WA, which is about 3352.5 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.