Cataract is located in New South Wales about 59.0 km south west of Sydney and 609.4 km south west of Esk. Cataract has a latitude of 34.3 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Cataract, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Cataract 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. Cataract is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Cataract 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 Cataract will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Cataract
| 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 Cataract by month. The maximum is 6.25 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.43 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21.91 | 6.09 |
| Feb | 19.06 | 5.29 |
| Mar | 16.29 | 4.53 |
| Apr | 13.62 | 3.78 |
| May | 10.58 | 2.94 |
| Jun | 8.76 | 2.43 |
| Jul | 9.99 | 2.78 |
| Aug | 13.24 | 3.68 |
| Sep | 16.88 | 4.69 |
| Oct | 19.78 | 5.50 |
| Nov | 21.17 | 5.88 |
| Dec | 22.50 | 6.25 |
Figures from the weather station at Badgerys Creek, which is approximately 48.1 km from Cataract.
Cataract, NSW is in the 2560 postcode area which has around 7467 solar installations under 10 kW and about 8014 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 26654 households in the 2560 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.14 kW) for about every 3.6 dwellings.
Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Cataract.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dunne Solar & Electrical | 9.4km | Dunne Solar & Electrical is based in Bulli, NSW. |
| Coast to Country Solar | 12.0km | Coast to Country Solar is based in Fernhill, NSW. |
| Green Solar Solutions | 13.4km | Green Solar Solutions is based in Fairy Meadow, NSW. |
| KRATOS ENERGY | 14.0km | KRATOS ENERGY is based in North Wollongong, NSW. |
| Simmark Wollongong | 15.0km | Simmark Wollongong is based in Wollongong, NSW. |
| Solar Run Shell Cove | 15.9km | Solar Run Shell Cove is based in Figtree, NSW. |
| Iconic Solar | 16.3km | Iconic Solar is based in Cordeaux Heights, NSW. |
| Synergy Solar Power Solutions | 16.8km | Synergy Solar Power Solutions is based in Wollongong, NSW. |
| Clean Power Australia | 18.4km | Clean Power Australia is based in Unanderra, NSW. |
| Off Grid Electrician | 19.1km | Off Grid Electrician is based in Unanderra, NSW. |
| Infinity Energy Solutions | 21.5km | Infinity Energy Solutions is based in Port Kembla, NSW. |
| BRILLIANT SOLAR | 21.6km | BRILLIANT SOLAR is based in Dapto, NSW. |
| All Star Solar | 22.2km | All Star Solar is based in Bargo, NSW. |
| Solarblu | 22.7km | Solarblu is based in Dapto, NSW. |
| Birch Electrical & Solar | 22.8km | Birch Electrical & Solar is based in Bellambi, NSW. |
| Empire Energy | 23.5km | Empire Energy is based in Picton, NSW. |
| Zane Solar Campbelltown | 25.0km | Zane Solar Campbelltown is based in Campbelltown, NSW. |
| SOLAR MISSION AUSTRALIA | | 25.3km | SOLAR MISSION AUSTRALIA | is based in Campbelltown, NSW. |
| Macarthur Solar | 26.6km | Macarthur Solar is based in Campbelltown, NSW. |
| Solar Panel Supplies | 27.0km | Solar Panel Supplies is based in Heathcote, NSW. |
| Thirroul Solar | 28.8km | Thirroul Solar is based in Woonona, NSW. |
| Living Power | 29.0km | Living Power is based in Smeaton Grange, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Cataract
Sunlight Hours in Cataract
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 25 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Cataract
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.3° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Cataract, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Catani, VIC, which is about 634.2 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.