Are Solar Panels Worth It In Bundaberg South?

Bundaberg South is located in Queensland about 296.0 km north of Brisbane and 58.0 km north west of Torbanlea. Bundaberg South has a latitude of 24.9 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Bundaberg South, QLD

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Bundaberg South

Rebate for Bundaberg South 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 Bundaberg South by month. The maximum is 6.87 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.52 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Bundaberg South
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan24.036.68
Feb21.856.07
Mar19.865.52
Apr17.264.80
May14.313.97
Jun12.673.52
Jul13.803.83
Aug16.884.69
Sep20.205.61
Oct22.496.25
Nov24.526.81
Dec24.746.87

Figures from the weather station at Brian Pastures, which is approximately 106.8 km from Bundaberg South.

Bundaberg South, QLD is in the 4670 postcode area which has around 16052 solar installations under 10 kW and about 16942 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 36908 households in the 4670 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.95 kW) for about every 2.3 dwellings.

Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Bundaberg South.

Solar Installers near toBundaberg South
NameDistanceDetails
AC Electrical & Air/ Bundaberg Solar1.2kmAC Electrical & Air/ Bundaberg Solar is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD.
Twyford Solar Bundaberg1.3kmTwyford Solar Bundaberg is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD.
Solahart Bundaberg1.3kmSolahart Bundaberg is based in Bundaberg East, QLD.
Local Solar Solutions2.1kmLocal Solar Solutions is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD.
Scott Burke Electrical2.8kmScott Burke Electrical is based in Bundaberg East, QLD.
Solar ‘N’ Sat3.4kmSolar ‘N’ Sat is based in Svensson Heights, QLD.
Energy Rich3.7kmEnergy Rich is based in Thabeban, QLD.
Haimes Industries32.0kmHaimes Industries is based in Svensson Heights, QLD.
Gin Gin Solar and Electrical39.4kmGin Gin Solar and Electrical is based in Gin Gin, QLD.
Cool 2 Go42.8kmCool 2 Go is based in Gin Gin, QLD.
EAVA Solutions53.1kmEAVA Solutions is based in Toogoom, QLD.
Solarlife54.9kmSolarlife is based in Howard, QLD.
Burnett Home Energy Centre - Solar Panel Installation, Gutter Cover, Solar Batteries58.6kmBurnett Home Energy Centre - Solar Panel Installation, Gutter Cover, Solar Batteries is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD.
GCR Solar Hervey Bay60.5kmGCR Solar Hervey Bay is based in Pialba, QLD.
Hush Energy - Wide Bay Solar Power64.5kmHush Energy - Wide Bay Solar Power is based in Dundowran, QLD.
Sunjuice Solar65.3kmSunjuice Solar is based in Pialba, QLD.
12 Volt Solar Systems65.8km12 Volt Solar Systems is based in Pialba, QLD.
Solahart Hervey Bay66.1kmSolahart Hervey Bay is based in Pialba, QLD.
Elevate Solar66.2kmElevate Solar is based in Pialba, QLD.
Off Grid Lifestyle Solutions70.3kmOff Grid Lifestyle Solutions is based in Booral, QLD.
Simple Solar Solutions70.3kmSimple Solar Solutions is based in Maryborough, QLD.
SUNSAVER72.2kmSUNSAVER is based in Bundaberg, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Bundaberg South

Sunlight Hours in Bundaberg South

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 40 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Bundaberg South

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 24.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Bundaberg South, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Bundaberg North, QLD, which is about 2.5 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.