Chain of Ponds is located in South Australia about 24.1 km north east of Adelaide and 1379.2 km south west of Oman Ama. Chain of Ponds has a latitude of 34.8 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Chain of Ponds, SA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Chain of Ponds 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. Chain of Ponds is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Chain Of Ponds 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 Chain Of Ponds will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Chain Of Ponds
| 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 Chain Of Ponds by month. The maximum is 7.47 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.97 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.89 | 7.47 |
| Feb | 23.36 | 6.49 |
| Mar | 18.52 | 5.14 |
| Apr | 13.08 | 3.63 |
| May | 8.73 | 2.42 |
| Jun | 7.10 | 1.97 |
| Jul | 7.73 | 2.15 |
| Aug | 10.59 | 2.94 |
| Sep | 14.83 | 4.12 |
| Oct | 19.75 | 5.49 |
| Nov | 23.73 | 6.59 |
| Dec | 25.72 | 7.14 |
Figures from the weather station at Lenswood, which is approximately 14.1 km from Chain Of Ponds.
Chain Of Ponds, SA is in the 5231 postcode area which has around 261 solar installations under 10 kW and about 292 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 492 households in the 5231 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.18 kW) for about every 1.9 dwellings.
Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Chain of Ponds.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Track Energy | 6.1km | Track Energy is based in Upper Hermitage, SA. |
| Switch Energy | 11.6km | Switch Energy is based in One Tree Hill, SA. |
| Battery Solar Solutions | 11.8km | Battery Solar Solutions is based in Golden Grove, SA. |
| Solar Bull | 14.4km | Solar Bull is based in Dernancourt, SA. |
| SOLAR PANELS INSTALLER ADELAIDE - SOLAR SECURE | 14.5km | SOLAR PANELS INSTALLER ADELAIDE - SOLAR SECURE is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Fortune Solar | 14.5km | Fortune Solar is based in Adelaide, SA. |
| Bhullar Electricals & Solar | 14.7km | Bhullar Electricals & Solar is based in Newton, SA. |
| Off Grid Solar | 14.9km | Off Grid Solar is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Powitt Solar | 14.9km | Powitt Solar is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Adelaide Solar Warranty & Repairs | 14.9km | Adelaide Solar Warranty & Repairs is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| SolarRun Paradise | 15.0km | SolarRun Paradise is based in Paradise, SA. |
| Solar Warehouse Australia | 15.3km | Solar Warehouse Australia is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| SA Solar | 15.5km | SA Solar is based in Para Vista, SA. |
| URBAN SOLAR LIFE | 15.6km | URBAN SOLAR LIFE is based in Salisbury Heights, SA. |
| Solar Power Systems Adelaide | Rite Price Solar | 15.8km | Solar Power Systems Adelaide | Rite Price Solar is based in Valley View, SA. |
| Formula Green Energy Solutions | 16.1km | Formula Green Energy Solutions is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| MDB Solar | 16.3km | MDB Solar is based in Campbelltown, SA. |
| Micro Solar | 16.4km | Micro Solar is based in Campbelltown, SA. |
| The Solar Kingdom | 16.6km | The Solar Kingdom is based in Ingle Farm, SA. |
| TFA Solar | 16.7km | TFA Solar is based in Carey Gully, SA. |
| General Solar & Electrical Australia's Warehouse | 17.1km | General Solar & Electrical Australia's Warehouse is based in Windsor Gardens, SA. |
| JA Solar and Batteries | 17.1km | JA Solar and Batteries is based in Windsor Gardens, SA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Chain Of Ponds
Sunlight Hours in Chain Of Ponds
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 28 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Chain Of Ponds
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.8° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Chain Of Ponds, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Chain Of Lagoons, TAS, which is about 1121.2 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.