Carbrook is located in Queensland about 35.0 km south east of Brisbane and 11.4 km south west of Macleay Island. Carbrook has a latitude of 27.7 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Carbrook, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Carbrook 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. Carbrook is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Carbrook 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 Carbrook will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Carbrook
| 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 Carbrook 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 31.7 km from Carbrook.
Carbrook, QLD is in the 4130 postcode area which has around 1703 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1876 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 3112 households in the 4130 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.25 kW) for about every 1.8 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Carbrook.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SolarGreen | 5.4km | SolarGreen is based in Stapylton, QLD. |
| EcoBoost Solar | 6.6km | EcoBoost Solar is based in Redland Bay, QLD. |
| REA Solar | 6.9km | REA Solar is based in Redland Bay, QLD. |
| Solenergy Group - solar panels and battery storage | 7.0km | Solenergy Group - solar panels and battery storage is based in Redland Bay, QLD. |
| Heliocol Solar | 7.7km | Heliocol Solar is based in Yatala, QLD. |
| SOLAR MINER | 8.2km | SOLAR MINER is based in Beenleigh, QLD. |
| Solarwise | 8.3km | Solarwise is based in Loganholme, QLD. |
| The Energy Depot | 8.5km | The Energy Depot is based in Kings Park, NSW. |
| GI Energy | 8.8km | GI Energy is based in Loganholme, QLD. |
| Solar Savings Now. | 8.8km | Solar Savings Now. is based in Loganholme, QLD. |
| Solar Run Bellbird Park | 11.2km | Solar Run Bellbird Park is based in Bethania, QLD. |
| Switch Solar Solutions | 11.4km | Switch Solar Solutions is based in Shailer Park, QLD. |
| SolarArk Australia (Queensland) | 11.5km | SolarArk Australia (Queensland) is based in Shailer Park, QLD. |
| brisbane solar energy | 13.4km | brisbane solar energy is based in Waterford West, QLD. |
| Sun Solar Australia | 13.8km | Sun Solar Australia is based in Waterford West, QLD. |
| Taylor Energy | 14.1km | Taylor Energy is based in Meadowbrook, QLD. |
| Sustainable Solar Solutions | 14.1km | Sustainable Solar Solutions is based in Meadowbrook, QLD. |
| Eco Bay Electrical | 14.6km | Eco Bay Electrical is based in Thornlands, QLD. |
| Brisbane Solar Panel | 15.8km | Brisbane Solar Panel is based in Springwood, QLD. |
| Archer Solar | 15.8km | Archer Solar is based in Capalaba, QLD. |
| Williams Solar LLC | 15.8km | Williams Solar LLC is based in Burbank, QLD. |
| Qis Energy | 16.0km | Qis Energy is based in Kingston, QLD. |
| Goodhew Electrical & Solar - Redlands & Brisbane Solar Services | 16.4km | Goodhew Electrical & Solar - Redlands & Brisbane Solar Services is based in Cleveland, QLD. |
| Sunboost | 17.2km | Sunboost is based in Underwood, QLD. |
| Mercury Solar Systems | 17.3km | Mercury Solar Systems is based in Logan Reserve, QLD. |
| Hembrows Solar Power Brisbane | 17.5km | Hembrows Solar Power Brisbane is based in Underwood, QLD. |
| Techno Solar Australia | 17.7km | Techno Solar Australia is based in Woodridge, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Carbrook
Sunlight Hours in Carbrook
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 Carbrook
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.7° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Carbrook, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Carboor, VIC, which is about 1177.4 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.