Are Solar Panels Worth It In Brisbane?

Brisbane is located in Queensland about 732.3 km north of Sydney and 11.0 km north of Robertson. Brisbane has a latitude of 27.5 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Brisbane, QLD

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Brisbane 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. Brisbane is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.

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

Solar Power Rebate for Brisbane

Rebate for Brisbane Solar Systems
System SizeST CertsValue
3 kW29$1157.10
4 kW38$1516.20
5 kW48$1915.20
6 kW58$2314.20
6.6 kW63$2513.70
10 kW96$3830.40
12 kW116$4628.40
15 kW145$5785.50

Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Brisbane by month. The maximum is 6.67 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.26 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Brisbane
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan23.606.55
Feb21.105.86
Mar18.705.19
Apr16.264.52
May13.373.71
Jun11.743.26
Jul13.073.63
Aug16.054.46
Sep19.445.40
Oct21.555.99
Nov23.686.58
Dec24.006.67

Figures from the local weather station at Brisbane.

Brisbane, QLD contains the 4000, 4005, 4006, 4007, 4008, 4009, 4010, 4011, 4012, 4013, 4014, 4017, 4018, 4025, 4029, 4030, 4031, 4032, 4034, 4036, 4051, 4053, 4055, 4059, 4060, 4061, 4064, 4065, 4066, 4067, 4068, 4069, 4070, 4073, 4074, 4075, 4076, 4077, 4078, 4101, 4102, 4103, 4104, 4105, 4106, 4107, 4108, 4109, 4110, 4111, 4112, 4113, 4115, 4116, 4117, 4120, 4121, 4122, 4123, 4151, 4152, 4153, 4154, 4155, 4156, 4169, 4170, 4171, 4172, 4173, 4174, 4178 and 4179 postcodes which together have around 148143 solar installations under 10 kW and about 159156 total installations including large scale solar.

Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Brisbane.

Solar Installers near toBrisbane
NameDistanceDetails
Hitech Solar0.2kmHitech Solar is based in Spring Hill, QLD.
Ramp Solar.0.3kmRamp Solar. is based in Spring Hill, QLD.
Solari Energy0.3kmSolari Energy is based in Spring Hill, QLD.
Australian Solar Network0.5kmAustralian Solar Network is based in Fortitude Valley, QLD.
Nexa Solar Australia - Solar Retailer & Installations0.6kmNexa Solar Australia - Solar Retailer & Installations is based in Brisbane, QLD.
Smart House Solar | Residential & Commercial Solar Power Systems Installations Company0.7kmSmart House Solar | Residential & Commercial Solar Power Systems Installations Company is based in Brisbane, QLD.
Infinite Energy - Solar Power Brisbane0.9kmInfinite Energy - Solar Power Brisbane is based in Brisbane, QLD.
Halcol Energy - Brisbane Solar1.1kmHalcol Energy - Brisbane Solar is based in Brisbane, QLD.
Gnowee Solar1.1kmGnowee Solar is based in Brisbane, QLD.
Sunny Sky Solar1.2kmSunny Sky Solar is based in Brisbane, QLD.
Trusted Solar Brisbane1.2kmTrusted Solar Brisbane is based in Brisbane, QLD.
Infinity Solar1.4kmInfinity Solar is based in Red Hill, QLD.
SOLAR POWER PURCHASE1.7kmSOLAR POWER PURCHASE is based in New Farm, QLD.
Solar Sphere1.9kmSolar Sphere is based in Kelvin Grove, QLD.
iGreen Energy - Solar Company QLD1.9kmiGreen Energy - Solar Company QLD is based in Herston, QLD.
Local Power2.1kmLocal Power is based in South Brisbane, QLD.
Greensure Solar2.1kmGreensure Solar is based in Milton, QLD.
Dream Solar2.1kmDream Solar is based in Milton, QLD.
Solar Point2.1kmSolar Point is based in Milton, QLD.
Solar Masters2.1kmSolar Masters is based in Milton, QLD.
HYBRID SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS2.1kmHYBRID SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS is based in Milton, QLD.
Quick Solar2.1kmQuick Solar is based in Milton, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Brisbane

Sunlight Hours in Brisbane

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 52 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Brisbane

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.5° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Brisbane, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Zuytdorp, WA, which is about 3815.6 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.