Are Solar Panels Worth It In Camden?

Camden is located in New South Wales about 51.7 km south west of Sydney and 590.2 km south west of Esk. Camden has a latitude of 34.1 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Camden, NSW

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Camden

Rebate for Camden 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 Camden by month. The maximum is 6.25 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.43 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Camden
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan21.916.09
Feb19.065.29
Mar16.294.53
Apr13.623.78
May10.582.94
Jun8.762.43
Jul9.992.78
Aug13.243.68
Sep16.884.69
Oct19.785.50
Nov21.175.88
Dec22.506.25

Figures from the weather station at Badgerys Creek, which is approximately 20.9 km from Camden.

Camden, NSW is in the 2570 postcode area which has around 5255 solar installations under 10 kW and about 6207 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 17633 households in the 2570 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 5.17 kW) for about every 3.4 dwellings.

Here are 24 solar installers near to or in Camden.

Solar Installers near toCamden
NameDistanceDetails
CASE Statewide Solar0.3kmCASE Statewide Solar is based in Camden, NSW.
Inspire Energy4.8kmInspire Energy is based in Narellan, NSW.
Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Campbelltown5.2kmEcosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Campbelltown is based in Smeaton Grange, NSW.
Living Power5.8kmLiving Power is based in Smeaton Grange, NSW.
NSW Solar Hub7.0kmNSW Solar Hub is based in Oran Park, NSW.
Macarthur Solar10.3kmMacarthur Solar is based in Campbelltown, NSW.
Zane Solar Campbelltown10.9kmZane Solar Campbelltown is based in Campbelltown, NSW.
SOLAR MISSION AUSTRALIA |11.0kmSOLAR MISSION AUSTRALIA | is based in Campbelltown, NSW.
Solar Shine Australia11.3kmSolar Shine Australia is based in Eschol Park, NSW.
Solar Run Hoxton Park12.5kmSolar Run Hoxton Park is based in St Andrews, NSW.
Solar Panels Leppington12.6kmSolar Panels Leppington is based in Leppington, NSW.
Schletter Australia15.9kmSchletter Australia is based in Ingleburn, NSW.
Beyond Solar16.5kmBeyond Solar is based in Ingleburn, NSW.
Solar Direct Shop16.7kmSolar Direct Shop is based in Ingleburn, NSW.
ENDEAVOUR SOLAR16.8kmENDEAVOUR SOLAR is based in Ingleburn, NSW.
DJC Engineering17.2kmDJC Engineering is based in Ingleburn, NSW.
Empire Energy17.8kmEmpire Energy is based in Picton, NSW.
Synergy Solar & Electrical19.8kmSynergy Solar & Electrical is based in Prestons, NSW.
Max Power Solar21.5kmMax Power Solar is based in Prestons, NSW.
SolarBright21.5kmSolarBright is based in Prestons, NSW.
Sungold Solar21.8kmSungold Solar is based in Prestons, NSW.
Matrix Australian Solar22.1kmMatrix Australian Solar is based in Prestons, NSW.
Australian Solar Warehouse22.2kmAustralian Solar Warehouse is based in Prestons, NSW.
PowerHouse Solar & Batteries22.2kmPowerHouse Solar & Batteries is based in Prestons, NSW.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Camden

Sunlight Hours in Camden

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 24 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Camden

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.1° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Camden, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Camdale, TAS, which is about 886.5 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.