Are Solar Panels Worth It In Coolbellup?

Coolbellup is located in Western Australia about 15.4 km south of Perth and 3419.6 km west of Oman Ama. Coolbellup has a latitude of 32.1 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Coolbellup, WA

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Coolbellup 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. Coolbellup is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.

This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Coolbellup 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 Coolbellup will be reduced. It goes down every year.

Solar Power Rebate for Coolbellup

Rebate for Coolbellup Solar Systems
System SizeST CertsValue
3 kW29$1157.10
4 kW38$1516.20
5 kW48$1915.20
6 kW58$2314.20
6.6 kW63$2513.70
10 kW96$3830.40
12 kW116$4628.40
15 kW145$5785.50

Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Coolbellup by month. The maximum is 8.32 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.60 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Coolbellup
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan29.108.08
Feb25.657.12
Mar20.755.76
Apr15.114.20
May11.283.13
Jun9.352.60
Jul9.942.76
Aug13.053.63
Sep17.134.76
Oct22.596.27
Nov26.777.44
Dec29.948.32

Figures from the weather station at Perth, which is approximately 15.4 km from Coolbellup.

Coolbellup, WA is in the 6163 postcode area which has around 7994 solar installations under 10 kW and about 8307 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 23567 households in the 6163 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.79 kW) for about every 2.9 dwellings.

Here are 24 solar installers near to or in Coolbellup.

Solar Installers near toCoolbellup
NameDistanceDetails
West State Electrics1.8kmWest State Electrics is based in Bibra Lake, WA.
AAA Airconditioning & Solar Warehouse2.1kmAAA Airconditioning & Solar Warehouse is based in Bibra Lake, WA.
Eco Wise Energy2.2kmEco Wise Energy is based in Bibra Lake, WA.
BayWa r.e. Solar Systems2.4kmBayWa r.e. Solar Systems is based in Wetherill Park, NSW.
Solar Harness2.4kmSolar Harness is based in Bibra Lake, WA.
Perth Solar Warehouse & PSW Energy2.5kmPerth Solar Warehouse & PSW Energy is based in Bibra Lake, WA.
Solarflo2.5kmSolarflo is based in Bibra Lake, WA.
SolarGrid Perth2.8kmSolarGrid Perth is based in O Connor, WA.
Solar panals3.3kmSolar panals is based in North Lake, WA.
Solahart Fremantle3.4kmSolahart Fremantle is based in O Connor, WA.
True Value Solar3.5kmTrue Value Solar is based in Spearwood, WA.
UV Meters Australia3.8kmUV Meters Australia is based in O Connor, WA.
Infinity Electrical & Solar4.1kmInfinity Electrical & Solar is based in Hamilton Hill, WA.
Koala Solar4.2kmKoala Solar is based in Yangebup, WA.
Australian Solar Services4.3kmAustralian Solar Services is based in Myaree, WA.
EcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Bibra Lake4.5kmEcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Bibra Lake is based in North Coogee, WA.
Sun Connect4.5kmSun Connect is based in Myaree, WA.
The Green Energy Company Pty Limited4.9kmThe Green Energy Company Pty Limited is based in Jandakot, WA.
Mt Solar WA5.0kmMt Solar WA is based in South Fremantle, WA.
AICA Energy5.1kmAICA Energy is based in Cockburn Central, WA.
Solar Suite5.2kmSolar Suite is based in Myaree, WA.
West Coast Solar5.5kmWest Coast Solar is based in Leeming, WA.
Sola Hub Technologies | Solar System Installation | Solar Panels Perth6.0kmSola Hub Technologies | Solar System Installation | Solar Panels Perth is based in Cockburn Central, WA.
STC Trade6.0kmSTC Trade is based in Bicton, WA.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Coolbellup

Sunlight Hours in Coolbellup

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 14 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Coolbellup

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 32.1° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Coolbellup, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Coolatai, NSW, which is about 3342.4 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.