Chinghee Creek is located in Queensland about 89.8 km south of Brisbane and 11.6 km west of Southern Lamington. Chinghee Creek has a latitude of 28.3 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Chinghee Creek, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Chinghee Creek 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. Chinghee Creek is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Chinghee Creek 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 Chinghee Creek will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Chinghee Creek
| 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 Chinghee Creek 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 48.9 km from Chinghee Creek.
Chinghee Creek, QLD is in the 4285 postcode area which has around 4211 solar installations under 10 kW and about 4648 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 8428 households in the 4285 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.21 kW) for about every 2.0 dwellings.
Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Chinghee Creek.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| David Ross Electrical & Solar | 19.6km | David Ross Electrical & Solar is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW. |
| De Energy | 30.6km | De Energy is based in Kerry, QLD. |
| Sungreen solutions | 31.6km | Sungreen solutions is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| GOAL SOLAR | 31.7km | GOAL SOLAR is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| Evolution Solar Experts | 32.6km | Evolution Solar Experts is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim | 34.4km | I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim is based in Banora Point, NSW. |
| David Ross Electrical | 34.6km | David Ross Electrical is based in Eviron, NSW. |
| Sunbeam Solar Systems | 36.8km | Sunbeam Solar Systems is based in Doon Doon, NSW. |
| Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions | 41.3km | Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions is based in Tamborine Mountain, QLD. |
| Omega Solar + Batteries | 41.5km | Omega Solar + Batteries is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Energy | 41.5km | Gold Coast Energy is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| Solar Sailes™ | 41.6km | Solar Sailes™ is based in Bonogin, QLD. |
| Prestige Solar | 42.4km | Prestige Solar is based in Fernvale, NSW. |
| Rainbow Power Company | 42.8km | Rainbow Power Company is based in Nimbin, NSW. |
| Northern Solar | 43.3km | Northern Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW. |
| Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions | 43.7km | Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions is based in Worongary, QLD. |
| Searchlight Electrical | 44.4km | Searchlight Electrical is based in Guanaba, QLD. |
| Hay Solar | 44.7km | Hay Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW. |
| Stored Power | 45.8km | Stored Power is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
| Jasmin Solar. | 45.9km | Jasmin Solar. is based in Carrara, QLD. |
| Brighter Solar Solutions | 45.9km | Brighter Solar Solutions is based in Jimboomba, QLD. |
| SunUp Solar Solutions | 46.1km | SunUp Solar Solutions is based in Nerang, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Chinghee Creek
Sunlight Hours in Chinghee Creek
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 55 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Chinghee Creek
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.3° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Chinghee Creek, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Chinderah, NSW, which is about 56.4 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.