Collaroy is located in Queensland about 710.6 km north west of Brisbane and 498.6 km north west of Torbanlea. Collaroy has a latitude of 22.1 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Collaroy, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Collaroy 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. Collaroy is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Collaroy 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 Collaroy will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Collaroy
| 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 Collaroy by month. The maximum is 6.95 kWh/M2 in November. The minimum is 4.03 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.32 | 6.48 |
| Feb | 21.45 | 5.96 |
| Mar | 20.41 | 5.67 |
| Apr | 18.19 | 5.05 |
| May | 15.85 | 4.40 |
| Jun | 14.52 | 4.03 |
| Jul | 15.79 | 4.39 |
| Aug | 18.56 | 5.16 |
| Sep | 22.03 | 6.12 |
| Oct | 24.17 | 6.72 |
| Nov | 25.01 | 6.95 |
| Dec | 24.58 | 6.83 |
Figures from the weather station at Te Kowai, which is approximately 101.5 km from Collaroy.
Collaroy, QLD is in the 4707 postcode area which has around 36 solar installations under 10 kW and about 39 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 217 households in the 4707 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.11 kW) for about every 6.0 dwellings.
Here are 19 solar installers in or near toCollaroy. There are also a few further away.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Base | 100.2km | Energy Base is based in Paget, QLD. |
| Linked Group Services | Solar Installers and solutions | 100.4km | Linked Group Services | Solar Installers and solutions is based in Paget, QLD. |
| Nilsen Qld | 102.9km | Nilsen Qld is based in West Mackay, QLD. |
| SOLAR LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY | 103.0km | SOLAR LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY is based in Walkerston, QLD. |
| NQ Power Up Electrical | 103.0km | NQ Power Up Electrical is based in Mackay, QLD. |
| Mr Energy | 103.1km | Mr Energy is based in Mackay, QLD. |
| All-Stacks Electrical | 103.1km | All-Stacks Electrical is based in Mackay, QLD. |
| Snap Solar Mackay | 103.2km | Snap Solar Mackay is based in Mackay, QLD. |
| Green Energy Technologies, Mackay | 105.2km | Green Energy Technologies, Mackay is based in North Mackay, QLD. |
| Five Star Power | 105.4km | Five Star Power is based in North Mackay, QLD. |
| AB Electrical & Solar | 112.6km | AB Electrical & Solar is based in Rural View, QLD. |
| RP Electrical Solutions | 113.7km | RP Electrical Solutions is based in Eimeo, QLD. |
| LSEA Electrical Group | 113.9km | LSEA Electrical Group is based in Bucasia, QLD. |
| Live by Nature & Drive by Nature | 125.4km | Live by Nature & Drive by Nature is based in Kuttabul, QLD. |
| cq solar & electrical | 143.6km | cq solar & electrical is based in Pacific Heights, QLD. |
| Climatecare Electrical & Solar | 191.1km | Climatecare Electrical & Solar is based in Kawana, QLD. |
| Solartech Energy Solutions | 192.0km | Solartech Energy Solutions is based in Kawana, QLD. |
| STT ELECTRICAL SERVICES | 193.2km | STT ELECTRICAL SERVICES is based in Park Avenue, QLD. |
| Savvy Solar | 193.2km | Savvy Solar is based in Park Avenue, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Collaroy
Sunlight Hours in Collaroy
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 28 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Collaroy
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 22.1° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Collaroy, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Collarenebri, NSW, which is about 799.2 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.