Are Solar Panels Worth It In Broome?

Broome is located in Western Australia about 1106.3 km south west of Darwin and 2314.1 km west of Galloways Hill. Broome has a latitude of 18.0 degrees South.

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

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Broome 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. Broome is in Climate Zone 2 which has a rating of 1.536.

This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Broome during 2024 would give you 107 ST Certificates worth $4269.30 (at an STC price of $39.90 each).

If you wait until 2025 for your panels the rebate in Broome will be reduced. It goes down every year.

Solar Power Rebate for Broome

Rebate for Broome Solar Systems
System SizeST CertsValue
3 kW32$1276.80
4 kW43$1715.70
5 kW53$2114.70
6 kW64$2553.60
6.6 kW70$2793.00
10 kW107$4269.30
12 kW129$5147.10
15 kW161$6423.90

Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Broome by month. The maximum is 7.64 kWh/M2 in November. The minimum is 4.80 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Broome
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan22.896.36
Feb22.546.26
Mar22.796.33
Apr21.505.97
May18.535.15
Jun17.284.80
Jul18.495.14
Aug21.505.97
Sep24.336.76
Oct26.647.40
Nov27.497.64
Dec25.277.02

Figures from the local weather station at Broome Airport.

Broome, WA is in the 6725 postcode area which has around 322 solar installations under 10 kW and about 473 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 6175 households in the 6725 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 5.28 kW) for about every 19.2 dwellings.

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

Solar Installers near toBroome
NameDistanceDetails
Kimberley Enviro Solutions3.7kmKimberley Enviro Solutions is based in Broome, WA.
Gen Off-Grid4.1kmGen Off-Grid is based in Broome, WA.
Remote Solar Solutions177.8kmRemote Solar Solutions is based in Derby, WA.
PILBARA SOLAR466.9kmPILBARA SOLAR is based in South Hedland, WA.
AC Guys NT595.7kmAC Guys NT is based in Yarrawonga, NT.
Cheeditha Energy643.1kmCheeditha Energy is based in Karratha, WA.
BRITE SOLAR643.1kmBRITE SOLAR is based in Karratha, WA.
GenOffGrid Pilbara643.5kmGenOffGrid Pilbara is based in Pegs Creek, WA.
Karratha Contracting644.0kmKarratha Contracting is based in Karratha Industrial Estate, WA.
Northwest Solar Power646.8kmNorthwest Solar Power is based in Karratha, WA.
All Types Of Electrical :Solar Energy Equipment Supplier|General electrical services|Electrician|Air Conditioning Repair-Darwin River1107.7kmAll Types Of Electrical :Solar Energy Equipment Supplier|General electrical services|Electrician|Air Conditioning Repair-Darwin River is based in Darwin River, NT.
Solar Installers Darwin1107.7kmSolar Installers Darwin is based in Darwin, NT.
RevoluSun Power1107.7kmRevoluSun Power is based in Darwin, NT.
Oneroof solar1107.8kmOneroof solar is based in Darwin, NT.
NT Solar Needs1108.1kmNT Solar Needs is based in Darwin, NT.
Eco Sparks Solar And Electrical Contractors1110.9kmEco Sparks Solar And Electrical Contractors is based in Woolner, NT.
Solergy1111.3kmSolergy is based in Woolner, NT.
Your Green Planet - Solar Panels Darwin1112.3kmYour Green Planet - Solar Panels Darwin is based in Winnellie, NT.
Saltwater Solar1112.3kmSaltwater Solar is based in Winnellie, NT.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Broome

Sunlight Hours in Broome

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 12 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Broome

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 18.0° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Broome, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Brooman, NSW, which is about 3376.3 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.