Chintin is located in Victoria about 48.6 km north of Melbourne and 1154.2 km south west of Lyra. Chintin has a latitude of 37.4 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Chintin, VIC
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Chintin 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. Chintin is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Chintin 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 Chintin will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Chintin
| 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 Chintin by month. The maximum is 6.67 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.75 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.02 | 6.67 |
| Feb | 20.89 | 5.80 |
| Mar | 16.34 | 4.54 |
| Apr | 11.32 | 3.14 |
| May | 7.73 | 2.15 |
| Jun | 6.29 | 1.75 |
| Jul | 7.04 | 1.96 |
| Aug | 10.02 | 2.78 |
| Sep | 13.59 | 3.77 |
| Oct | 17.78 | 4.94 |
| Nov | 21.14 | 5.87 |
| Dec | 23.81 | 6.61 |
Figures from the weather station at Melbourne Airport, which is approximately 30.6 km from Chintin.
Chintin, VIC is in the 3756 postcode area which has around 1719 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1788 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 5401 households in the 3756 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.54 kW) for about every 3.1 dwellings.
Here are 26 solar installers near to or in Chintin.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Tongue Solar | 5.6km | Blue Tongue Solar is based in Bolinda, VIC. |
| Metrisol Energy | 12.3km | Metrisol Energy is based in Kilmore, VIC. |
| Sonergy | 13.0km | Sonergy is based in Wallan, VIC. |
| Mitchell Shire Electrical | 14.7km | Mitchell Shire Electrical is based in Kilmore, VIC. |
| Eureka Solar | 14.9km | Eureka Solar is based in Riddells Creek, VIC. |
| Noor Solar and Electronics | 18.5km | Noor Solar and Electronics is based in Kalkallo, VIC. |
| Green Energy Australia | 20.3km | Green Energy Australia is based in Upper Plenty, VIC. |
| Macedon Ranges Solar Power | 21.8km | Macedon Ranges Solar Power is based in New Gisborne, VIC. |
| Victorian Solar Maintenance | 22.1km | Victorian Solar Maintenance is based in New Gisborne, VIC. |
| quantum | 23.9km | quantum is based in Gisborne, VIC. |
| Photon Energy Solar | 24.9km | Photon Energy Solar is based in Greenvale, VIC. |
| Bluegum Electrical Solutions | 24.9km | Bluegum Electrical Solutions is based in Sunbury, VIC. |
| Skyline Energy | 24.9km | Skyline Energy is based in Macedon, VIC. |
| Solar Run Reservoir | 25.6km | Solar Run Reservoir is based in Craigieburn, VIC. |
| OZY Solar | 26.9km | OZY Solar is based in Craigieburn, VIC. |
| ECA Energy Solutions | 26.9km | ECA Energy Solutions is based in Craigieburn, VIC. |
| Solution Solar | 28.8km | Solution Solar is based in Somerton, VIC. |
| Solar Run Wollert | 28.8km | Solar Run Wollert is based in Wollert, VIC. |
| Solar State | 28.8km | Solar State is based in Roxburgh Park, VIC. |
| Revolusun Power | 30.4km | Revolusun Power is based in Campbellfield, VIC. |
| No Gap Solar | 30.5km | No Gap Solar is based in Campbellfield, VIC. |
| Solar Spirit - Solar Systems Melbourne | 30.9km | Solar Spirit - Solar Systems Melbourne is based in Epping, VIC. |
| 365 Solar Australia | 30.9km | 365 Solar Australia is based in Epping, VIC. |
| Victorian Solar Light | 31.0km | Victorian Solar Light is based in Campbellfield, VIC. |
| Amrut Solar | 31.4km | Amrut Solar is based in Mernda, VIC. |
| Adopt Solar | 31.7km | Adopt Solar is based in Mernda, VIC. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Chintin
Sunlight Hours in Chintin
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 43 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Chintin
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 37.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Chintin, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Chinnock, NSW, which is about 459.6 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.