Coombabah is located in Queensland about 60.1 km south east of Brisbane and 11.1 km north of Chevron Island. Coombabah has a latitude of 27.9 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Coombabah, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Coombabah 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. Coombabah is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Coombabah 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 Coombabah will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Coombabah
| 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 Coombabah by month. The maximum is 6.61 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.23 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.36 | 6.49 |
| Feb | 20.96 | 5.82 |
| Mar | 18.81 | 5.22 |
| Apr | 16.28 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.25 | 3.68 |
| Jun | 11.62 | 3.23 |
| Jul | 12.87 | 3.58 |
| Aug | 15.83 | 4.40 |
| Sep | 19.13 | 5.31 |
| Oct | 21.29 | 5.91 |
| Nov | 23.27 | 6.46 |
| Dec | 23.81 | 6.61 |
Figures from the weather station at Glenlogan, which is approximately 38.4 km from Coombabah.
Coombabah, QLD is in the 4216 postcode area which has around 5504 solar installations under 10 kW and about 5944 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 14155 households in the 4216 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.91 kW) for about every 2.6 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Coombabah.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Arkana Energy Solar | 2.9km | Arkana Energy Solar is based in Coombabah, QLD. |
| Pugin Power | 3.3km | Pugin Power is based in Biggera Waters, QLD. |
| Goodlife Solar | 3.5km | Goodlife Solar is based in Arundel, QLD. |
| DIY Solar | 6.2km | DIY Solar is based in Arundel, QLD. |
| Key Solar | 6.3km | Key Solar is based in Hope Island, QLD. |
| Achievers Energy | 8.4km | Achievers Energy is based in Molendinar, QLD. |
| No Grid Solar | 8.9km | No Grid Solar is based in Upper Coomera, QLD. |
| OZ SOLAR WORLD | 10.4km | OZ SOLAR WORLD is based in Upper Coomera, QLD. |
| Supreme Solar Power | 11.0km | Supreme Solar Power is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Your Choice Solar | 11.2km | Your Choice Solar is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Universe Solar | 11.3km | Universe Solar is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Future Solar Australia | 11.4km | Future Solar Australia is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD. |
| Central Solar Systems | 11.4km | Central Solar Systems is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Imperial Solar | 11.5km | Imperial Solar is based in Helensvale, QLD. |
| Base Electrical and Solar Energy | 11.5km | Base Electrical and Solar Energy is based in Surfers Paradise, QLD. |
| Blue Planet Solar | 11.6km | Blue Planet Solar is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| SunUp Solar Solutions | 11.7km | SunUp Solar Solutions is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| The Saviour Group | 11.8km | The Saviour Group is based in Surfers Paradise, QLD. |
| Jasmin Solar. | 12.1km | Jasmin Solar. is based in Carrara, QLD. |
| Double Flow Solar Power Company | 13.6km | Double Flow Solar Power Company is based in Merrimac, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions | 16.6km | Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions is based in Worongary, QLD. |
| Solar Run Broadbeach | 16.9km | Solar Run Broadbeach is based in Mermaid Waters, QLD. |
| Rowland Solar | 17.0km | Rowland Solar is based in Mermaid Waters, QLD. |
| Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions | 17.3km | Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions is based in Tamborine Mountain, QLD. |
| Searchlight Electrical | 17.4km | Searchlight Electrical is based in Guanaba, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Solar Systems | 18.6km | Gold Coast Solar Systems is based in Miami, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Energy | 22.2km | Gold Coast Energy is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Coombabah
Sunlight Hours in Coombabah
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 54 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Coombabah
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Coombabah, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Coomba Park, NSW, which is about 490.4 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.