Collector is located in New South Wales about 52.0 km north east of Canberra and 715.0 km south of Lyra. Collector has a latitude of 34.9 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Collector, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Collector 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. Collector is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Collector 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 Collector will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Collector
| 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 Collector by month. The maximum is 7.17 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.21 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.29 | 7.03 |
| Feb | 22.02 | 6.12 |
| Mar | 18.28 | 5.08 |
| Apr | 13.70 | 3.80 |
| May | 10.22 | 2.84 |
| Jun | 7.94 | 2.21 |
| Jul | 9.02 | 2.51 |
| Aug | 12.31 | 3.42 |
| Sep | 16.45 | 4.57 |
| Oct | 20.75 | 5.76 |
| Nov | 23.66 | 6.57 |
| Dec | 25.83 | 7.17 |
Figures from the weather station at Canberra Airport, which is approximately 47.6 km from Collector.
Collector, NSW is in the 2581 postcode area which has around 380 solar installations under 10 kW and about 427 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 1038 households in the 2581 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.99 kW) for about every 2.7 dwellings.
Here are 25 solar installers near to or in Collector.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Southern Solar Solutions Goulburn | 0.6km | Southern Solar Solutions Goulburn is based in Collector, NSW. |
| Cj Solar | 25.9km | Cj Solar is based in Tarago, NSW. |
| Goulburn Solar | 29.8km | Goulburn Solar is based in Goulburn, NSW. |
| Clean Sun Energy | 39.1km | Clean Sun Energy is based in Gungahlin, ACT. |
| ACT Solar and Electrical | 39.2km | ACT Solar and Electrical is based in Gungahlin, ACT. |
| Capital Valley Solar | 39.3km | Capital Valley Solar is based in Taylor, ACT. |
| Eclipse Solar Brokers | 39.4km | Eclipse Solar Brokers is based in Murrumbateman, NSW. |
| ACT Solar Power | 39.7km | ACT Solar Power is based in Gungahlin, ACT. |
| Captain Kilowatt | 40.3km | Captain Kilowatt is based in , ACT. |
| SolarShare Community Energy Ltd | 40.8km | SolarShare Community Energy Ltd is based in , ACT. |
| SolarArk | 41.6km | SolarArk is based in Mitchell, ACT. |
| The Solar Family | 41.6km | The Solar Family is based in Mitchell, ACT. |
| ECG Electrical | 41.8km | ECG Electrical is based in Mitchell, ACT. |
| EPC Solar | 41.9km | EPC Solar is based in Mitchell, ACT. |
| Symmetry Solar | 41.9km | Symmetry Solar is based in Mitchell, ACT. |
| Mondiaux Solar | 41.9km | Mondiaux Solar is based in Mitchell, ACT. |
| Ausgreen Solar Solutions (ACT) | 42.0km | Ausgreen Solar Solutions (ACT) is based in Mitchell, ACT. |
| Canberra Solar Energy | 42.0km | Canberra Solar Energy is based in Mitchell, ACT. |
| Aussie Solar Tech | 42.1km | Aussie Solar Tech is based in Mitchell, ACT. |
| SolarHub | 42.1km | SolarHub is based in Mitchell, ACT. |
| VTara Solar | 42.3km | VTara Solar is based in Mitchell, ACT. |
| Canberra Solar Shine | 42.4km | Canberra Solar Shine is based in Mitchell, ACT. |
| Act Solar Power | 42.4km | Act Solar Power is based in Mitchell, ACT. |
| Capital Solar Energy | 42.4km | Capital Solar Energy is based in Mitchell, ACT. |
| Sunace | 42.4km | Sunace is based in Mitchell, ACT. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Collector
Sunlight Hours in Collector
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 29 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Collector
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Collector, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Collaroy Plateau West, NSW, which is about 216.2 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.