Canowindra is located in Queensland about 44.3 km south east of Brisbane and 11.8 km north west of Monterey Keys. Canowindra has a latitude of 27.8 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Canowindra, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Canowindra 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. Canowindra is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Canowindra 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 Canowindra will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Canowindra
| System Size | ST Certs | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | 29 | $1157.10 |
| 4 kW | 38 | $1516.20 |
| 5 kW | 48 | $1915.20 |
| 6 kW | 58 | $2314.20 |
| 6.6 kW | 63 | $2513.70 |
| 10 kW | 96 | $3830.40 |
| 12 kW | 116 | $4628.40 |
| 15 kW | 145 | $5785.50 |
Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Canowindra by month. The maximum is 6.61 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.23 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.36 | 6.49 |
| Feb | 20.96 | 5.82 |
| Mar | 18.81 | 5.22 |
| Apr | 16.28 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.25 | 3.68 |
| Jun | 11.62 | 3.23 |
| Jul | 12.87 | 3.58 |
| Aug | 15.83 | 4.40 |
| Sep | 19.13 | 5.31 |
| Oct | 21.29 | 5.91 |
| Nov | 23.27 | 6.46 |
| Dec | 23.81 | 6.61 |
Figures from the weather station at Glenlogan, which is approximately 26.5 km from Canowindra.
Canowindra, QLD is in the 4209 postcode area which has around 8417 solar installations under 10 kW and about 9304 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 21335 households in the 4209 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.96 kW) for about every 2.5 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Canowindra.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Heliocol Solar | 8.4km | Heliocol Solar is based in Yatala, QLD. |
| SolarGreen | 8.5km | SolarGreen is based in Stapylton, QLD. |
| No Grid Solar | 8.8km | No Grid Solar is based in Upper Coomera, QLD. |
| OZ SOLAR WORLD | 8.9km | OZ SOLAR WORLD is based in Upper Coomera, QLD. |
| Key Solar | 10.3km | Key Solar is based in Hope Island, QLD. |
| SOLAR MINER | 11.6km | SOLAR MINER is based in Beenleigh, QLD. |
| Searchlight Electrical | 15.0km | Searchlight Electrical is based in Guanaba, QLD. |
| Solarwise | 15.4km | Solarwise is based in Loganholme, QLD. |
| The Energy Depot | 15.5km | The Energy Depot is based in Kings Park, NSW. |
| Solar Savings Now. | 15.5km | Solar Savings Now. is based in Loganholme, QLD. |
| GI Energy | 15.9km | GI Energy is based in Loganholme, QLD. |
| Solar Run Bellbird Park | 16.0km | Solar Run Bellbird Park is based in Bethania, QLD. |
| Impact Energy | 16.4km | Impact Energy is based in Tamborine, QLD. |
| Goodlife Solar | 16.4km | Goodlife Solar is based in Arundel, QLD. |
| brisbane solar energy | 17.6km | brisbane solar energy is based in Waterford West, QLD. |
| Arkana Energy Solar | 17.6km | Arkana Energy Solar is based in Coombabah, QLD. |
| Sun Solar Australia | 17.8km | Sun Solar Australia is based in Waterford West, QLD. |
| DIY Solar | 17.9km | DIY Solar is based in Arundel, QLD. |
| Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions | 18.7km | Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions is based in Tamborine Mountain, QLD. |
| Pugin Power | 18.7km | Pugin Power is based in Biggera Waters, QLD. |
| EcoBoost Solar | 18.8km | EcoBoost Solar is based in Redland Bay, QLD. |
| SolarArk Australia (Queensland) | 19.1km | SolarArk Australia (Queensland) is based in Shailer Park, QLD. |
| Switch Solar Solutions | 19.2km | Switch Solar Solutions is based in Shailer Park, QLD. |
| Mercury Solar Systems | 19.5km | Mercury Solar Systems is based in Logan Reserve, QLD. |
| REA Solar | 19.6km | REA Solar is based in Redland Bay, QLD. |
| Solenergy Group - solar panels and battery storage | 19.7km | Solenergy Group - solar panels and battery storage is based in Redland Bay, QLD. |
| RAYNERGY | 19.9km | RAYNERGY is based in Park Ridge, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Canowindra
Sunlight Hours in Canowindra
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 53 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Canowindra
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.8° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Canowindra, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Canowie Belt, SA, which is about 1509.6 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.