Cranbourne West is located in Victoria about 40.8 km south east of Melbourne and 1198.5 km south west of Lyra. Cranbourne West has a latitude of 38.1 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Cranbourne West, VIC
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Cranbourne West 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. Cranbourne West is in Climate Zone 4 which has a rating of 1.185.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Cranbourne West 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 Cranbourne West will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Cranbourne West
| 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 Cranbourne West by month. The maximum is 6.71 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.71 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.17 | 6.71 |
| Feb | 20.96 | 5.82 |
| Mar | 16.11 | 4.48 |
| Apr | 10.96 | 3.04 |
| May | 7.42 | 2.06 |
| Jun | 6.16 | 1.71 |
| Jul | 6.87 | 1.91 |
| Aug | 9.84 | 2.73 |
| Sep | 13.42 | 3.73 |
| Oct | 17.72 | 4.92 |
| Nov | 21.26 | 5.90 |
| Dec | 23.75 | 6.60 |
Figures from the weather station at Cranbourne Botanic Gardens, which is approximately 3.7 km from Cranbourne West.
Cranbourne West, VIC is in the 3977 postcode area which has around 13421 solar installations under 10 kW and about 13717 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 41192 households in the 3977 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.60 kW) for about every 3.1 dwellings.
Here are 24 solar installers near to or in Cranbourne West.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| JP SOLAR TECH | 0.3km | JP SOLAR TECH is based in Cranbourne West, VIC. |
| Going Solar | 2.3km | Going Solar is based in Cranbourne West, VIC. |
| Solar Run Lyndhurst | 2.6km | Solar Run Lyndhurst is based in Lyndhurst, VIC. |
| Everyday Solar Solutions | 2.9km | Everyday Solar Solutions is based in Lyndhurst, VIC. |
| Solar Planet | 3.3km | Solar Planet is based in Cranbourne, VIC. |
| Sunlife Global Solar Solutions Pvt. Ltd | 4.5km | Sunlife Global Solar Solutions Pvt. Ltd is based in Lynbrook, VIC. |
| Solar Run Berwick | 4.9km | Solar Run Berwick is based in Narre Warren South, VIC. |
| Solar Run Frankston | 5.3km | Solar Run Frankston is based in Carrum Downs, VIC. |
| EcoGreen Solar | 6.1km | EcoGreen Solar is based in Hampton Park, VIC. |
| Solar Revolution | 6.3km | Solar Revolution is based in Lynbrook, VIC. |
| Specialized Solar & Electrical | 6.3km | Specialized Solar & Electrical is based in Lynbrook, VIC. |
| Green Sky Australia | 7.1km | Green Sky Australia is based in Carrum Downs, VIC. |
| Metro Solar | 7.1km | Metro Solar is based in Lynbrook, VIC. |
| Sun Solar Power & Energy Solutions | 7.3km | Sun Solar Power & Energy Solutions is based in Clyde North, VIC. |
| Amazing Solar | 7.5km | Amazing Solar is based in Dandenong South, VIC. |
| Foxtech Solar | 7.5km | Foxtech Solar is based in Narre Warren, VIC. |
| SUPPLY SOLAR | 7.5km | SUPPLY SOLAR is based in Hampton Park, VIC. |
| Solar Run Officer | 7.6km | Solar Run Officer is based in Clyde North, VIC. |
| Excellence Solar | 7.8km | Excellence Solar is based in Hampton Park, VIC. |
| CostLess Solar & Generators | 7.9km | CostLess Solar & Generators is based in Carrum Downs, VIC. |
| RACV Solar | 8.0km | RACV Solar is based in Grovedale, VIC. |
| Cove Technologies - Commercial And Residential Solar Installation Contractor | 8.0km | Cove Technologies - Commercial And Residential Solar Installation Contractor is based in Carrum Downs, VIC. |
| Electrical Masters - AU | 8.0km | Electrical Masters - AU is based in Noble Park North, VIC. |
| Erg Energy Solar | 8.0km | Erg Energy Solar is based in Carrum Downs, VIC. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Cranbourne West
Sunlight Hours in Cranbourne West
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 47 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Cranbourne West
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 38.1° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Cranbourne West, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Cranbourne South, VIC, which is about 6.2 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.