Cowleys Creek is located in Victoria about 185.4 km south west of Melbourne and 1349.3 km south west of Lyra. Cowleys Creek has a latitude of 38.5 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Cowleys Creek, VIC
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Cowleys Creek 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. Cowleys Creek is in Climate Zone 4 which has a rating of 1.185.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Cowleys Creek during 2024 would give you 82 ST Certificates worth $3271.80 (at an STC price of $39.90 each).
If you wait until 2025 for your panels the rebate in Cowleys Creek will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Cowleys Creek
| System Size | ST Certs | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | 24 | $957.60 |
| 4 kW | 33 | $1316.70 |
| 5 kW | 41 | $1635.90 |
| 6 kW | 49 | $1955.10 |
| 6.6 kW | 54 | $2154.60 |
| 10 kW | 82 | $3271.80 |
| 12 kW | 99 | $3950.10 |
| 15 kW | 124 | $4947.60 |
Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Cowleys Creek by month. The maximum is 6.89 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.73 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.81 | 6.89 |
| Feb | 21.42 | 5.95 |
| Mar | 16.29 | 4.53 |
| Apr | 11.12 | 3.09 |
| May | 7.60 | 2.11 |
| Jun | 6.23 | 1.73 |
| Jul | 6.98 | 1.94 |
| Aug | 9.88 | 2.75 |
| Sep | 13.50 | 3.75 |
| Oct | 17.77 | 4.94 |
| Nov | 21.41 | 5.95 |
| Dec | 24.12 | 6.70 |
Figures from the weather station at Hamilton, which is approximately 113.8 km from Cowleys Creek.
Cowleys Creek, VIC is in the 3268 postcode area which has around 247 solar installations under 10 kW and about 311 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 1174 households in the 3268 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.44 kW) for about every 4.8 dwellings.
Here are 18 solar installers near to or in Cowleys Creek.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Marc Lemke Electrical | 47.3km | Marc Lemke Electrical is based in Wangoom, VIC. |
| Local Electrical & Solar Services | 48.7km | Local Electrical & Solar Services is based in Warrnambool, VIC. |
| Walsh Electrical | 48.9km | Walsh Electrical is based in Colac West, VIC. |
| Alex Pye Electrics | 49.5km | Alex Pye Electrics is based in Warrnambool, VIC. |
| Warrnambool Solar | 49.5km | Warrnambool Solar is based in Warrnambool, VIC. |
| SolarShine | 49.5km | SolarShine is based in Elliminyt, VIC. |
| Solar Run Warrnambool | 49.9km | Solar Run Warrnambool is based in Warrnambool, VIC. |
| Western District Electrical Services | 50.7km | Western District Electrical Services is based in Bushfield, VIC. |
| Renovation Electrical Design | 51.4km | Renovation Electrical Design is based in Grassmere, VIC. |
| Leahy's Electrical Services | 52.0km | Leahy's Electrical Services is based in Warrnambool, VIC. |
| TJM Electrical Services | 52.1km | TJM Electrical Services is based in Warrnambool, VIC. |
| Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Warrnambool | 52.1km | Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Warrnambool is based in Warrnambool, VIC. |
| Urban Renewables Warrnambool | 52.4km | Urban Renewables Warrnambool is based in Warrnambool, VIC. |
| Price Electrical | 52.6km | Price Electrical is based in Warrnambool, VIC. |
| Colac To Coast Solar Energy | 52.9km | Colac To Coast Solar Energy is based in Colac, VIC. |
| Radiant Energy Systems | 89.3km | Radiant Energy Systems is based in Wensleydale, VIC. |
| Access Eco Solar | 111.5km | Access Eco Solar is based in Jan Juc, VIC. |
| Green Wave Electrical and Solar | 111.5km | Green Wave Electrical and Solar is based in Jan Juc, VIC. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Cowleys Creek
Sunlight Hours in Cowleys Creek
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 50 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Cowleys Creek
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 38.5° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Cowleys Creek, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Cowley Creek, QLD, which is about 2332.3 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.