Cottesloe is located in Western Australia about 10.1 km south west of Perth and 3424.2 km west of Oman Ama. Cottesloe has a latitude of 32.0 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Cottesloe, WA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Cottesloe 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. Cottesloe is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Cottesloe 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 Cottesloe will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Cottesloe
| 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 Cottesloe by month. The maximum is 8.32 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.60 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29.10 | 8.08 |
| Feb | 25.65 | 7.12 |
| Mar | 20.75 | 5.76 |
| Apr | 15.11 | 4.20 |
| May | 11.28 | 3.13 |
| Jun | 9.35 | 2.60 |
| Jul | 9.94 | 2.76 |
| Aug | 13.05 | 3.63 |
| Sep | 17.13 | 4.76 |
| Oct | 22.59 | 6.27 |
| Nov | 26.77 | 7.44 |
| Dec | 29.94 | 8.32 |
Figures from the weather station at Perth, which is approximately 10.7 km from Cottesloe.
Cottesloe, WA is in the 6011 postcode area which has around 812 solar installations under 10 kW and about 876 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 3433 households in the 6011 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.63 kW) for about every 4.2 dwellings.
Here are 24 solar installers near to or in Cottesloe.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| The Switch Electrical | 0.8km | The Switch Electrical is based in Wallagoot, NSW. |
| Solar Economy | 0.9km | Solar Economy is based in Swanbourne, WA. |
| Western Solar | 4.7km | Western Solar is based in Bicton, WA. |
| DNX Energy - Solar Power Perth | 4.8km | DNX Energy - Solar Power Perth is based in Nedlands, WA. |
| STC Trade | 5.2km | STC Trade is based in Bicton, WA. |
| Allied Solar | 5.7km | Allied Solar is based in Attadale, WA. |
| Powertex Capital | 6.4km | Powertex Capital is based in Fremantle, WA. |
| Pro Solar Solution | 7.3km | Pro Solar Solution is based in Subiaco, WA. |
| Australian Solar Services | 7.6km | Australian Solar Services is based in Myaree, WA. |
| UV Meters Australia | 7.7km | UV Meters Australia is based in O Connor, WA. |
| Fronius Australia - Perth Office | 7.8km | Fronius Australia - Perth Office is based in Subiaco, WA. |
| Solar Suite | 7.9km | Solar Suite is based in Myaree, WA. |
| Solahart Fremantle | 7.9km | Solahart Fremantle is based in O Connor, WA. |
| Sun Connect | 8.0km | Sun Connect is based in Myaree, WA. |
| Sutton Solar Suppliers | 8.1km | Sutton Solar Suppliers is based in Churchlands, WA. |
| WestGen | 8.1km | WestGen is based in West Perth, WA. |
| SunDrop Electricals EC14504 | 8.2km | SunDrop Electricals EC14504 is based in Burswood, WA. |
| PEARL Clean Energy | 8.3km | PEARL Clean Energy is based in West Perth, WA. |
| SolarGrid Perth | 8.4km | SolarGrid Perth is based in O Connor, WA. |
| Pro Custom Energy | 8.5km | Pro Custom Energy is based in West Perth, WA. |
| EcoWhite Solar | 8.5km | EcoWhite Solar is based in Leederville, WA. |
| Asian Renewable Energy Hub | 8.6km | Asian Renewable Energy Hub is based in South Perth, WA. |
| Ultimate solar power | 8.6km | Ultimate solar power is based in Applecross, WA. |
| UNLIMITED ENERGY AUSTRALIA | 8.9km | UNLIMITED ENERGY AUSTRALIA is based in West Perth, WA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Cottesloe
Sunlight Hours in Cottesloe
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 13 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Cottesloe
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 32.0° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Cottesloe, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Cottawalla, NSW, which is about 3137.9 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.