Botanic Ridge is located in Victoria about 45.2 km south east of Melbourne and 1201.8 km south west of Lyra. Botanic Ridge has a latitude of 38.1 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Botanic Ridge, VIC
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Botanic Ridge 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. Botanic Ridge is in Climate Zone 4 which has a rating of 1.185.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Botanic Ridge 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 Botanic Ridge will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Botanic Ridge
| System Size | ST Certs | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | 24 | $957.60 |
| 4 kW | 33 | $1316.70 |
| 5 kW | 41 | $1635.90 |
| 6 kW | 49 | $1955.10 |
| 6.6 kW | 54 | $2154.60 |
| 10 kW | 82 | $3271.80 |
| 12 kW | 99 | $3950.10 |
| 15 kW | 124 | $4947.60 |
Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Botanic Ridge by month. The maximum is 6.71 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.71 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.17 | 6.71 |
| Feb | 20.96 | 5.82 |
| Mar | 16.11 | 4.48 |
| Apr | 10.96 | 3.04 |
| May | 7.42 | 2.06 |
| Jun | 6.16 | 1.71 |
| Jul | 6.87 | 1.91 |
| Aug | 9.84 | 2.73 |
| Sep | 13.42 | 3.73 |
| Oct | 17.72 | 4.92 |
| Nov | 21.26 | 5.90 |
| Dec | 23.75 | 6.60 |
Figures from the local weather station at Cranbourne Botanic Gardens.
Botanic Ridge, VIC is in the 3977 postcode area which has around 13421 solar installations under 10 kW and about 13717 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 41192 households in the 3977 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.60 kW) for about every 3.1 dwellings.
Here are 25 solar installers near to or in Botanic Ridge.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| JP SOLAR TECH | 5.0km | JP SOLAR TECH is based in Cranbourne West, VIC. |
| Solar Planet | 6.1km | Solar Planet is based in Cranbourne, VIC. |
| Sun Solar Power & Energy Solutions | 6.7km | Sun Solar Power & Energy Solutions is based in Clyde North, VIC. |
| Solar Run Officer | 6.8km | Solar Run Officer is based in Clyde North, VIC. |
| Going Solar | 7.1km | Going Solar is based in Cranbourne West, VIC. |
| Solar Run Lyndhurst | 7.3km | Solar Run Lyndhurst is based in Lyndhurst, VIC. |
| Solar Run Frankston | 7.6km | Solar Run Frankston is based in Carrum Downs, VIC. |
| Everyday Solar Solutions | 7.7km | Everyday Solar Solutions is based in Lyndhurst, VIC. |
| Sahara Solar | 8.1km | Sahara Solar is based in Langwarrin, VIC. |
| Solar Run Berwick | 8.9km | Solar Run Berwick is based in Narre Warren South, VIC. |
| Sunlife Global Solar Solutions Pvt. Ltd | 9.1km | Sunlife Global Solar Solutions Pvt. Ltd is based in Lynbrook, VIC. |
| Electrical Masters - AU | 9.2km | Electrical Masters - AU is based in Noble Park North, VIC. |
| Green Sky Australia | 9.8km | Green Sky Australia is based in Carrum Downs, VIC. |
| CostLess Solar & Generators | 10.3km | CostLess Solar & Generators is based in Carrum Downs, VIC. |
| Foxtech Solar | 10.5km | Foxtech Solar is based in Narre Warren, VIC. |
| EcoGreen Solar | 10.6km | EcoGreen Solar is based in Hampton Park, VIC. |
| Cove Technologies - Commercial And Residential Solar Installation Contractor | 10.6km | Cove Technologies - Commercial And Residential Solar Installation Contractor is based in Carrum Downs, VIC. |
| Erg Energy Solar | 10.6km | Erg Energy Solar is based in Carrum Downs, VIC. |
| Excelsior Power | 11.0km | Excelsior Power is based in Carrum Downs, VIC. |
| Solar Run Carrum Downs | 11.0km | Solar Run Carrum Downs is based in Clyde North, VIC. |
| ENNOGIE AUSTRALIA | 11.0km | ENNOGIE AUSTRALIA is based in Carrum Downs, VIC. |
| Solar Revolution | 11.0km | Solar Revolution is based in Lynbrook, VIC. |
| Specialized Solar & Electrical | 11.1km | Specialized Solar & Electrical is based in Lynbrook, VIC. |
| Solahart Mornington Peninsula | 11.4km | Solahart Mornington Peninsula is based in Frankston, VIC. |
| Sleeth Electrical and Solar | 11.7km | Sleeth Electrical and Solar is based in Seaford, VIC. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Botanic Ridge
Sunlight Hours in Botanic Ridge
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 48 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Botanic Ridge
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 38.1° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Botanic Ridge, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Bosworth, SA, which is about 1069.9 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.