Collins is located in Western Australia about 280.1 km south of Perth and 3389.6 km west of Oman Ama. Collins has a latitude of 34.5 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Collins, WA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Collins 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. Collins is in Climate Zone 4 which has a rating of 1.185.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Collins during 2024 would give you 82 ST Certificates worth $3271.80 (at an STC price of $39.90 each).
If you wait until 2025 for your panels the rebate in Collins will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Collins
| System Size | ST Certs | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | 24 | $957.60 |
| 4 kW | 33 | $1316.70 |
| 5 kW | 41 | $1635.90 |
| 6 kW | 49 | $1955.10 |
| 6.6 kW | 54 | $2154.60 |
| 10 kW | 82 | $3271.80 |
| 12 kW | 99 | $3950.10 |
| 15 kW | 124 | $4947.60 |
Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Collins by month. The maximum is 7.22 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.11 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.98 | 7.22 |
| Feb | 22.51 | 6.25 |
| Mar | 17.29 | 4.80 |
| Apr | 12.36 | 3.43 |
| May | 9.13 | 2.54 |
| Jun | 7.60 | 2.11 |
| Jul | 8.30 | 2.30 |
| Aug | 11.02 | 3.06 |
| Sep | 14.54 | 4.04 |
| Oct | 19.00 | 5.28 |
| Nov | 22.98 | 6.38 |
| Dec | 25.78 | 7.16 |
Figures from the weather station at Pemberton, which is approximately 6.1 km from Collins.
Collins, WA is in the 6260 postcode area which has around 159 solar installations under 10 kW and about 184 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 762 households in the 6260 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.81 kW) for about every 4.8 dwellings.
Here are 6 solar installers near to or in Collins.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Equip | 66.1km | Solar Equip is based in Boyup Brook, WA. |
| Sun Select | 82.2km | Sun Select is based in Westminster, WA. |
| Precision Solar and Battery South West | 85.7km | Precision Solar and Battery South West is based in Centennial Park, WA. |
| Australian Sun Electrical | 110.8km | Australian Sun Electrical is based in Margaret River, WA. |
| Off Grid Power and Pumps - BSEWA Electrical Service | 112.1km | Off Grid Power and Pumps - BSEWA Electrical Service is based in Reinscourt, WA. |
| Sunwise Energy Solar Power Warehouse | 112.9km | Sunwise Energy Solar Power Warehouse is based in Capel, WA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Collins
Sunlight Hours in Collins
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 Collins
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.5° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Collins, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Collingwood Park, WA, which is about 176.5 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.