Are Solar Panels Worth It In Currawang?

Currawang is located in New South Wales about 52.0 km north east of Canberra and 716.6 km south of Lyra. Currawang has a latitude of 34.9 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Currawang, NSW

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Currawang

Rebate for Currawang 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 Currawang by month. The maximum is 7.17 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.21 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Currawang
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan25.297.03
Feb22.026.12
Mar18.285.08
Apr13.703.80
May10.222.84
Jun7.942.21
Jul9.022.51
Aug12.313.42
Sep16.454.57
Oct20.755.76
Nov23.666.57
Dec25.837.17

Figures from the weather station at Canberra Airport, which is approximately 46.9 km from Currawang.

Currawang, NSW is in the 2580 postcode area which has around 3028 solar installations under 10 kW and about 3380 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 13906 households in the 2580 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.43 kW) for about every 4.6 dwellings.

Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Currawang.

Solar Installers near toCurrawang
NameDistanceDetails
Southern Solar Solutions Goulburn5.5kmSouthern Solar Solutions Goulburn is based in Collector, NSW.
Cj Solar20.8kmCj Solar is based in Tarago, NSW.
Goulburn Solar28.6kmGoulburn Solar is based in Goulburn, NSW.
Clean Sun Energy39.8kmClean Sun Energy is based in Gungahlin, ACT.
ACT Solar and Electrical39.9kmACT Solar and Electrical is based in Gungahlin, ACT.
Captain Kilowatt40.1kmCaptain Kilowatt is based in , ACT.
ACT Solar Power40.4kmACT Solar Power is based in Gungahlin, ACT.
SolarShare Community Energy Ltd40.5kmSolarShare Community Energy Ltd is based in , ACT.
Capital Valley Solar40.6kmCapital Valley Solar is based in Taylor, ACT.
SolarArk42.0kmSolarArk is based in Mitchell, ACT.
The Solar Family42.0kmThe Solar Family is based in Mitchell, ACT.
ECG Electrical42.2kmECG Electrical is based in Mitchell, ACT.
Mondiaux Solar42.3kmMondiaux Solar is based in Mitchell, ACT.
EPC Solar42.3kmEPC Solar is based in Mitchell, ACT.
Symmetry Solar42.3kmSymmetry Solar is based in Mitchell, ACT.
Ausgreen Solar Solutions (ACT)42.4kmAusgreen Solar Solutions (ACT) is based in Mitchell, ACT.
Canberra Solar Energy42.4kmCanberra Solar Energy is based in Mitchell, ACT.
Aussie Solar Tech42.4kmAussie Solar Tech is based in Mitchell, ACT.
SolarHub42.4kmSolarHub is based in Mitchell, ACT.
VTara Solar42.6kmVTara Solar is based in Mitchell, ACT.
Sunace42.7kmSunace is based in Mitchell, ACT.
Canberra Solar Shine42.7kmCanberra Solar Shine is based in Mitchell, ACT.
Act Solar Power42.7kmAct Solar Power is based in Mitchell, ACT.
Solar4life - Solar Panels Canberra42.8kmSolar4life - Solar Panels Canberra is based in Mitchell, ACT.
Capital Solar Energy42.8kmCapital Solar Energy is based in Mitchell, ACT.
Aussie Solar Ark42.8kmAussie Solar Ark is based in Mitchell, ACT.
solarforever canberra43.0kmsolarforever canberra is based in Mitchell, ACT.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Currawang

Sunlight Hours in Currawang

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 29 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Currawang

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Currawang, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Currawananna, NSW, which is about 219.2 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.