Chinaman Wells is located in South Australia about 119.8 km north west of Adelaide and 1469.7 km south west of Oman Ama. Chinaman Wells has a latitude of 34.4 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Chinaman Wells, SA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Chinaman Wells 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. Chinaman Wells is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Chinaman Wells 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 Chinaman Wells will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Chinaman Wells
| 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 Chinaman Wells by month. The maximum is 7.60 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.26 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.35 | 7.60 |
| Feb | 24.20 | 6.72 |
| Mar | 19.51 | 5.42 |
| Apr | 14.08 | 3.91 |
| May | 9.91 | 2.75 |
| Jun | 8.14 | 2.26 |
| Jul | 8.88 | 2.47 |
| Aug | 11.72 | 3.26 |
| Sep | 15.75 | 4.38 |
| Oct | 20.48 | 5.69 |
| Nov | 23.99 | 6.66 |
| Dec | 26.24 | 7.29 |
Figures from the weather station at Roseworthy Agricultural College, which is approximately 112.0 km from Chinaman Wells.
Chinaman Wells, SA is in the 5573 postcode area which has around 648 solar installations under 10 kW and about 691 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 1520 households in the 5573 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.98 kW) for about every 2.3 dwellings.
Here are 6 solar installers near to or in Chinaman Wells.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| AH Electrical and Solar | 37.0km | AH Electrical and Solar is based in Moonta, SA. |
| N.J. Brind Electrical & Solar | 40.1km | N.J. Brind Electrical & Solar is based in Ardrossan, SA. |
| Electrical NRG Solutions | 50.7km | Electrical NRG Solutions is based in Wallaroo, SA. |
| Baden Napier Electrical | 51.3km | Baden Napier Electrical is based in Kadina, SA. |
| Sunny Energy Australia | 103.0km | Sunny Energy Australia is based in Buckland Park, SA. |
| Adelaide Solar Services | 106.0km | Adelaide Solar Services is based in Glanville, SA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Chinaman Wells
Sunlight Hours in Chinaman Wells
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 26 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Chinaman Wells
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Chinaman Wells, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Chiltern Valley, VIC, which is about 847.0 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.