Are Solar Panels Worth It In Cornubia?

Cornubia is located in Queensland about 26.8 km south east of Brisbane and 11.1 km south west of Thornlands. Cornubia has a latitude of 27.6 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Cornubia, QLD

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Cornubia

Rebate for Cornubia 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 Cornubia by month. The maximum is 6.67 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.26 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Cornubia
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan23.606.55
Feb21.105.86
Mar18.705.19
Apr16.264.52
May13.373.71
Jun11.743.26
Jul13.073.63
Aug16.054.46
Sep19.445.40
Oct21.555.99
Nov23.686.58
Dec24.006.67

Figures from the weather station at Brisbane, which is approximately 26.6 km from Cornubia.

Cornubia, QLD is in the 4130 postcode area which has around 1703 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1876 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 3112 households in the 4130 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.25 kW) for about every 1.8 dwellings.

Here are 24 solar installers near to or in Cornubia.

Solar Installers near toCornubia
NameDistanceDetails
GI Energy3.1kmGI Energy is based in Loganholme, QLD.
Switch Solar Solutions3.2kmSwitch Solar Solutions is based in Shailer Park, QLD.
Solarwise3.4kmSolarwise is based in Loganholme, QLD.
The Energy Depot3.4kmThe Energy Depot is based in Kings Park, NSW.
SolarArk Australia (Queensland)3.4kmSolarArk Australia (Queensland) is based in Shailer Park, QLD.
Solar Savings Now.3.7kmSolar Savings Now. is based in Loganholme, QLD.
Solar Run Bellbird Park5.8kmSolar Run Bellbird Park is based in Bethania, QLD.
Taylor Energy6.5kmTaylor Energy is based in Meadowbrook, QLD.
Sustainable Solar Solutions6.5kmSustainable Solar Solutions is based in Meadowbrook, QLD.
SOLAR MINER7.2kmSOLAR MINER is based in Beenleigh, QLD.
Brisbane Solar Panel7.3kmBrisbane Solar Panel is based in Springwood, QLD.
brisbane solar energy7.3kmbrisbane solar energy is based in Waterford West, QLD.
Sun Solar Australia7.7kmSun Solar Australia is based in Waterford West, QLD.
Williams Solar LLC8.2kmWilliams Solar LLC is based in Burbank, QLD.
Qis Energy8.5kmQis Energy is based in Kingston, QLD.
REA Solar8.7kmREA Solar is based in Redland Bay, QLD.
Solenergy Group - solar panels and battery storage8.7kmSolenergy Group - solar panels and battery storage is based in Redland Bay, QLD.
Sunboost8.7kmSunboost is based in Underwood, QLD.
Hembrows Solar Power Brisbane9.0kmHembrows Solar Power Brisbane is based in Underwood, QLD.
Techno Solar Australia9.3kmTechno Solar Australia is based in Woodridge, QLD.
Gates on Solar9.5kmGates on Solar is based in Underwood, QLD.
SolarGreen9.6kmSolarGreen is based in Stapylton, QLD.
SOLAR HYBRIDS9.9kmSOLAR HYBRIDS is based in Underwood, QLD.
GPower Energy9.9kmGPower Energy is based in Woodridge, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Cornubia

Sunlight Hours in Cornubia

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 52 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Cornubia

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Cornubia, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Cornishtown, VIC, which is about 1129.1 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.