Charles Darwin is located in the Northern Territory about 12.0 km south east of Darwin and 1270.0 km west of Galloways Hill. Charles Darwin has a latitude of 12.4 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Charles Darwin, NT
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Charles Darwin 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. Charles Darwin is in Climate Zone 2 which has a rating of 1.536.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Charles Darwin during 2024 would give you 107 ST Certificates worth $4269.30 (at an STC price of $39.90 each).
If you wait until 2025 for your panels the rebate in Charles Darwin will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Charles Darwin
| System Size | ST Certs | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | 32 | $1276.80 |
| 4 kW | 43 | $1715.70 |
| 5 kW | 53 | $2114.70 |
| 6 kW | 64 | $2553.60 |
| 6.6 kW | 70 | $2793.00 |
| 10 kW | 107 | $4269.30 |
| 12 kW | 129 | $5147.10 |
| 15 kW | 161 | $6423.90 |
Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Charles Darwin by month. The maximum is 6.77 kWh/M2 in October. The minimum is 5.22 kWh/M2 during January.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 18.80 | 5.22 |
| Feb | 19.44 | 5.40 |
| Mar | 21.15 | 5.88 |
| Apr | 21.89 | 6.08 |
| May | 20.67 | 5.74 |
| Jun | 19.77 | 5.49 |
| Jul | 20.63 | 5.73 |
| Aug | 22.77 | 6.33 |
| Sep | 23.94 | 6.65 |
| Oct | 24.37 | 6.77 |
| Nov | 23.01 | 6.39 |
| Dec | 20.29 | 5.64 |
Figures from the weather station at Darwin Airport, which is approximately 2.0 km from Charles Darwin.
Charles Darwin, NT is in the 820 postcode area which has no solar installations under 10 kW. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Charles Darwin.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SEM Darwin - Solar Installer | 0.9km | SEM Darwin - Solar Installer is based in Winnellie, NT. |
| Saltwater Solar | 1.3km | Saltwater Solar is based in Winnellie, NT. |
| Delta Electrics | 1.4km | Delta Electrics is based in Winnellie, NT. |
| Top End Solar | 1.4km | Top End Solar is based in Winnellie, NT. |
| Your Green Planet - Solar Panels Darwin | 1.4km | Your Green Planet - Solar Panels Darwin is based in Winnellie, NT. |
| iSolarNT | 1.7km | iSolarNT is based in Berrimah, NT. |
| Country Solar NT | 1.7km | Country Solar NT is based in Winnellie, NT. |
| Solergy | 2.2km | Solergy is based in Woolner, NT. |
| Beat Bad Energy | 2.6km | Beat Bad Energy is based in Winnellie, NT. |
| Eco Sparks Solar And Electrical Contractors | 2.6km | Eco Sparks Solar And Electrical Contractors is based in Woolner, NT. |
| Solar Energy Management Darwin | 4.3km | Solar Energy Management Darwin is based in Berrimah, NT. |
| Solar Paradise | 4.3km | Solar Paradise is based in Berrimah, NT. |
| GR8 Energy Power Solutions | 4.4km | GR8 Energy Power Solutions is based in Darwin, NT. |
| Cyber Zystem | 4.5km | Cyber Zystem is based in Berrimah, NT. |
| Sun Renew Solar | 4.5km | Sun Renew Solar is based in Berrimah, NT. |
| Cyber Power Australia | 4.5km | Cyber Power Australia is based in Berrimah, NT. |
| Palmerston Solar Solutions | 4.6km | Palmerston Solar Solutions is based in Berrimah, NT. |
| NT Solar Needs | 4.7km | NT Solar Needs is based in Darwin, NT. |
| Eco Tech Electrical | 4.8km | Eco Tech Electrical is based in Coconut Grove, NT. |
| Darwin Solar | 4.8km | Darwin Solar is based in Coconut Grove, NT. |
| Infinity Power Darwin | 4.9km | Infinity Power Darwin is based in Coconut Grove, NT. |
| NT Solar Futures | 5.0km | NT Solar Futures is based in Coconut Grove, NT. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Charles Darwin
Sunlight Hours in Charles Darwin
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 12 hours 51 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Charles Darwin
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 12.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Charles Darwin, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Charleroi, VIC, which is about 3110.7 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.