Cootamundra is located in New South Wales about 123.5 km north west of Canberra and 740.8 km south west of Lyra. Cootamundra has a latitude of 34.6 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Cootamundra, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Cootamundra 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. Cootamundra is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Cootamundra 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 Cootamundra will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Cootamundra
| 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 Cootamundra by month. The maximum is 7.59 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.13 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.31 | 7.59 |
| Feb | 23.89 | 6.64 |
| Mar | 19.90 | 5.53 |
| Apr | 14.40 | 4.00 |
| May | 10.21 | 2.84 |
| Jun | 7.68 | 2.13 |
| Jul | 8.38 | 2.33 |
| Aug | 11.56 | 3.21 |
| Sep | 15.96 | 4.43 |
| Oct | 21.30 | 5.92 |
| Nov | 24.52 | 6.81 |
| Dec | 27.18 | 7.55 |
Figures from the weather station at Wagga Wagga, which is approximately 77.3 km from Cootamundra.
Cootamundra, NSW is in the 2590 postcode area which has around 1044 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1136 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 3557 households in the 2590 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.38 kW) for about every 3.4 dwellings.
Here are 26 solar installers near to or in Cootamundra.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Suncurrent | 1.5km | Suncurrent is based in Cootamundra, NSW. |
| Photon Energy Solutions | 32.9km | Photon Energy Solutions is based in Harden, NSW. |
| Webb Electrical and Solar | 40.5km | Webb Electrical and Solar is based in Young, NSW. |
| Electrotech Cabling Systems Pty.Ltd | 43.0km | Electrotech Cabling Systems Pty.Ltd is based in Young, NSW. |
| Stag Electrical, Solar & Refrigeration - Certified Solar Installers | 43.6km | Stag Electrical, Solar & Refrigeration - Certified Solar Installers is based in Young, NSW. |
| Riverina Solar & Electrical | 48.5km | Riverina Solar & Electrical is based in Temora, NSW. |
| Gerindtec | 68.2km | Gerindtec is based in Barmedman, NSW. |
| Greatcell Australia | 73.8km | Greatcell Australia is based in Bomen, NSW. |
| JE Tobin Electrical | 74.9km | JE Tobin Electrical is based in Tumut, NSW. |
| 12 Volt Solutions | 78.3km | 12 Volt Solutions is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Redfox Electrical Contractors | 78.4km | Redfox Electrical Contractors is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Smoky Cape Services | 78.8km | Smoky Cape Services is based in Gobbagombalin, NSW. |
| D&S Taber Electrical & Solar | 78.9km | D&S Taber Electrical & Solar is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Prime Solar Energy - Canberra | 79.3km | Prime Solar Energy - Canberra is based in Weston, ACT. |
| SolarWise Wagga | 79.3km | SolarWise Wagga is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Solar Professionals | 79.5km | Solar Professionals is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Planet Power Australia | 79.7km | Planet Power Australia is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Transparent Solar Solutions | 81.2km | Transparent Solar Solutions is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Wagga Solar Systems | 81.2km | Wagga Solar Systems is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| LED Riverina Electrical | 81.2km | LED Riverina Electrical is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Hamblin Solar | 81.8km | Hamblin Solar is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| OZI SOLAR | 82.6km | OZI SOLAR is based in Mount Austin, NSW. |
| Yass Valley Solar | 83.4km | Yass Valley Solar is based in Yass, NSW. |
| Ygrene Energy | 83.4km | Ygrene Energy is based in Yass, NSW. |
| Russell Taber Electrical & Solar Wagga | 83.6km | Russell Taber Electrical & Solar Wagga is based in Lake Albert, NSW. |
| Abundant Solar | 83.8km | Abundant Solar is based in Yass, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Cootamundra
Sunlight Hours in Cootamundra
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 27 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Cootamundra
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Cootamundra, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Coorumbene, QLD, which is about 1123.9 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.