Captains Flat is located in New South Wales about 42.9 km south east of Canberra and 783.8 km south of Lyra. Captains Flat has a latitude of 35.6 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Captains Flat, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Captains Flat 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. Captains Flat is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Captains Flat 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 Captains Flat will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Captains Flat
| 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 Captains Flat by month. The maximum is 7.17 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.21 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.29 | 7.03 |
| Feb | 22.02 | 6.12 |
| Mar | 18.28 | 5.08 |
| Apr | 13.70 | 3.80 |
| May | 10.22 | 2.84 |
| Jun | 7.94 | 2.21 |
| Jul | 9.02 | 2.51 |
| Aug | 12.31 | 3.42 |
| Sep | 16.45 | 4.57 |
| Oct | 20.75 | 5.76 |
| Nov | 23.66 | 6.57 |
| Dec | 25.83 | 7.17 |
Figures from the weather station at Canberra Airport, which is approximately 37.6 km from Captains Flat.
Captains Flat, NSW is in the 2623 postcode area which has around 68 solar installations under 10 kW and about 69 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 294 households in the 2623 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.28 kW) for about every 4.3 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Captains Flat.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Run Queanbeyan | 29.6km | Solar Run Queanbeyan is based in Karabar, NSW. |
| Innovate Energy - Canberra | 32.5km | Innovate Energy - Canberra is based in Hume, ACT. |
| Max Energy Solar | 32.7km | Max Energy Solar is based in Crestwood, NSW. |
| Consolidated Energy Canberra | 32.8km | Consolidated Energy Canberra is based in Hume, ACT. |
| Island Solar | 33.5km | Island Solar is based in Queanbeyan, NSW. |
| Stored Solar | 34.0km | Stored Solar is based in Beard, ACT. |
| Solargain Canberra | 36.2km | Solargain Canberra is based in Fyshwick, ACT. |
| Solar Procurement | 36.3km | Solar Procurement is based in Fyshwick, ACT. |
| Reposit Power | 37.0km | Reposit Power is based in Fyshwick, ACT. |
| Select Electrical and Solar Solution | 37.1km | Select Electrical and Solar Solution is based in Fyshwick, ACT. |
| Yello Energy Group - Best Solar Energy Solutions | 37.2km | Yello Energy Group - Best Solar Energy Solutions is based in Symonston, ACT. |
| Solahart Canberra | 37.4km | Solahart Canberra is based in Fyshwick, ACT. |
| Fased Solar | 37.6km | Fased Solar is based in Fyshwick, ACT. |
| Malwa Electrical and Solar | 37.9km | Malwa Electrical and Solar is based in Pialligo, ACT. |
| Renew Power | 38.0km | Renew Power is based in Pialligo, ACT. |
| Greenultimate - Solar System Installers Canberra | 38.0km | Greenultimate - Solar System Installers Canberra is based in , ACT. |
| G Star Energy | 38.1km | G Star Energy is based in , ACT. |
| Capital Solar PV | 38.2km | Capital Solar PV is based in Narrabundah, ACT. |
| Exemplary Energy and Energy Partners | 40.1km | Exemplary Energy and Energy Partners is based in Kingston, ACT. |
| Gnowee Solar - Solar Panels Canberra ACT | 40.4km | Gnowee Solar - Solar Panels Canberra ACT is based in Manuka, ACT. |
| Enviro Friendly Products | 41.1km | Enviro Friendly Products is based in Phillip, ACT. |
| Hybrid Solar Power | 41.8km | Hybrid Solar Power is based in Phillip, ACT. |
| Photonic Solar Solutions | 42.1km | Photonic Solar Solutions is based in Kambah, ACT. |
| Astra Solar | 42.4km | Astra Solar is based in Lyons, ACT. |
| ActewAGL Solar | 44.0km | ActewAGL Solar is based in Canberra, ACT. |
| Kentbruck Green Power Hub | 44.0km | Kentbruck Green Power Hub is based in Canberra, ACT. |
| Ads Solar Canberra Office | 44.2km | Ads Solar Canberra Office is based in Canberra, ACT. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Captains Flat
Sunlight Hours in Captains Flat
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 33 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Captains Flat
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 35.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Captains Flat, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Captain Creek, QLD, which is about 1276.7 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.