Are Solar Panels Worth It In Bulloo Downs?

Bulloo Downs is located in Queensland about 814.7 km north east of Adelaide and 807.4 km west of Kurrowah. Bulloo Downs has a latitude of 28.6 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Bulloo Downs, QLD

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Bulloo Downs 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. Bulloo Downs is in Climate Zone 1 which has a rating of 1.622.

This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Bulloo Downs during 2024 would give you 113 ST Certificates worth $4508.70 (at an STC price of $39.90 each).

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

Solar Power Rebate for Bulloo Downs

Rebate for Bulloo Downs Solar Systems
System SizeST CertsValue
3 kW34$1356.60
4 kW45$1795.50
5 kW56$2234.40
6 kW68$2713.20
6.6 kW74$2952.60
10 kW113$4508.70
12 kW136$5426.40
15 kW170$6783.00

Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Bulloo Downs by month. The maximum is 7.68 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.82 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Bulloo Downs
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan27.437.62
Feb24.306.75
Mar21.335.93
Apr16.464.57
May12.403.45
Jun10.172.82
Jul11.313.14
Aug14.554.04
Sep18.975.27
Oct22.996.39
Nov25.537.09
Dec27.647.68

Figures from the weather station at Cobar Mo, which is approximately 425.7 km from Bulloo Downs.

Bulloo Downs, QLD is in the 4492 postcode area which has around 48 solar installations under 10 kW and about 106 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 140 households in the 4492 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 5.02 kW) for about every 2.9 dwellings.

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

Solar Installers near toBulloo Downs
NameDistanceDetails
Colby Solar218.2kmColby Solar is based in Knockrow, NSW.
West QLD Electrical & Solar275.9kmWest QLD Electrical & Solar is based in Cunnamulla, QLD.
📞 Green Solar Panels Installation Kallangur338.4km📞 Green Solar Panels Installation Kallangur is based in Blacktown, NSW.
📞 Green Solar Panels Installation Kallangur356.7km📞 Green Solar Panels Installation Kallangur is based in Blacktown, NSW.
Dalle Cort Electrical387.4kmDalle Cort Electrical is based in South Townsville, QLD.
Brayley Electrical410.6kmBrayley Electrical is based in Charleville, QLD.
Cubbie Group Dirranbandi509.6kmCubbie Group Dirranbandi is based in Dirranbandi, QLD.
StarPower Advance Solar Technology588.7kmStarPower Advance Solar Technology is based in Coonamble, NSW.
Kuga Electrical611.9kmKuga Electrical is based in Keysborough, VIC.
Cherry Energy Solutions617.5kmCherry Energy Solutions is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD.
Biztek Solutions618.2kmBiztek Solutions is based in Lake Cargelligo, NSW.
Sunraysia Solar Design & Installation624.6kmSunraysia Solar Design & Installation is based in Mildura, VIC.
Mildura Solar626.2kmMildura Solar is based in Mildura, VIC.
Australian Solar Farm Services626.2kmAustralian Solar Farm Services is based in Mildura, VIC.
Solar IQ626.2kmSolar IQ is based in Mildura, VIC.
Sunergy - Mildura626.9kmSunergy - Mildura is based in Mildura, VIC.
McGillivray Electrical & Building Services627.1kmMcGillivray Electrical & Building Services is based in Mildura, VIC.
Trenstar Electrical, Data, Solar & Air conditioning627.3kmTrenstar Electrical, Data, Solar & Air conditioning is based in Quorn, SA.
Rooftop Solar Mildura627.4kmRooftop Solar Mildura is based in Mildura, VIC.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Bulloo Downs

Sunlight Hours in Bulloo Downs

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 57 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Bulloo Downs

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Bulloo Downs, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Bulloo Creek, SA, which is about 458.3 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.