Are Solar Panels Worth It In Builyan?

Builyan is located in Queensland about 365.0 km north west of Brisbane and 151.9 km north west of Torbanlea. Builyan has a latitude of 24.5 degrees South.

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

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Builyan

Rebate for Builyan 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 Builyan by month. The maximum is 7.01 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.76 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Builyan
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan24.526.81
Feb22.536.26
Mar20.905.81
Apr18.195.05
May15.234.23
Jun13.543.76
Jul14.614.06
Aug17.624.89
Sep20.835.79
Oct23.276.46
Nov25.006.95
Dec25.227.01

Figures from the weather station at Biloela, which is approximately 89.8 km from Builyan.

Builyan, QLD is in the 4680 postcode area which has around 8395 solar installations under 10 kW and about 8875 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 24934 households in the 4680 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.40 kW) for about every 3.0 dwellings.

Here are 19 solar installers near to or in Builyan.

Solar Installers near toBuilyan
NameDistanceDetails
i-Luminate41.8kmi-Luminate is based in Mount Tom, QLD.
Burnett Home Energy Centre - Solar Panel Installation, Gutter Cover, Solar Batteries54.5kmBurnett Home Energy Centre - Solar Panel Installation, Gutter Cover, Solar Batteries is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD.
Vision Energy - The Solar Specialists58.2kmVision Energy - The Solar Specialists is based in Benaraby, QLD.
Blue Mantis Electrics58.7kmBlue Mantis Electrics is based in Agnes Water, QLD.
RK Specialized Electrical64.8kmRK Specialized Electrical is based in Tannum Sands, QLD.
Gladstone Electrical and Solar74.2kmGladstone Electrical and Solar is based in New Auckland, QLD.
icleansolar Central Queensland74.3kmicleansolar Central Queensland is based in Kin Kora, QLD.
Solar Cleaner Australia74.3kmSolar Cleaner Australia is based in Kin Kora, QLD.
Daniel Shea Electrical & Solar75.5kmDaniel Shea Electrical & Solar is based in Callemondah, QLD.
Solar Power Gladstone76.8kmSolar Power Gladstone is based in South Gladstone, QLD.
Cool 2 Go76.9kmCool 2 Go is based in Gin Gin, QLD.
Gin Gin Solar and Electrical81.6kmGin Gin Solar and Electrical is based in Gin Gin, QLD.
Callide Valley Electrics90.5kmCallide Valley Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD.
M & M Electrics90.7kmM & M Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD.
Local Solar Solutions103.2kmLocal Solar Solutions is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD.
Solar ‘N’ Sat103.6kmSolar ‘N’ Sat is based in Svensson Heights, QLD.
AC Electrical & Air/ Bundaberg Solar104.1kmAC Electrical & Air/ Bundaberg Solar is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD.
Twyford Solar Bundaberg104.1kmTwyford Solar Bundaberg is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD.
Solahart Bundaberg105.5kmSolahart Bundaberg is based in Bundaberg East, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Builyan

Sunlight Hours in Builyan

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 38 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Builyan

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 24.5° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Builyan, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Bugle Ranges, SA, which is about 1685.3 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.