Are Solar Panels Worth It In Dakabin?

Dakabin is located in Queensland about 27.4 km north of Brisbane and 11.1 km north west of Brighton. Dakabin has a latitude of 27.2 degrees South.

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

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Dakabin

Rebate for Dakabin 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 Dakabin by month. The maximum is 6.96 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.29 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Dakabin
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan25.046.95
Feb22.166.16
Mar19.885.52
Apr16.804.67
May13.533.76
Jun11.843.29
Jul13.283.69
Aug16.474.58
Sep20.205.61
Oct22.536.26
Nov24.676.85
Dec25.046.96

Figures from the weather station at Brisbane Aerodrome, which is approximately 23.6 km from Dakabin.

Dakabin, QLD is in the 4503 postcode area which has around 7516 solar installations under 10 kW and about 7838 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 21149 households in the 4503 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.32 kW) for about every 2.8 dwellings.

Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Dakabin.

Solar Installers near toDakabin
NameDistanceDetails
Go Energy Solutions2.3kmGo Energy Solutions is based in North Lakes, QLD.
Solar Powered Electric Gate Openers3.0kmSolar Powered Electric Gate Openers is based in North Lakes, QLD.
Platinum Electricians Moreton Bay3.1kmPlatinum Electricians Moreton Bay is based in Narangba, QLD.
EMW Electrical3.5kmEMW Electrical is based in Petrie, QLD.
SG Wholesale3.9kmSG Wholesale is based in Archerfield, QLD.
SOLAR STORE4.1kmSOLAR STORE is based in North Lakes, QLD.
Karma Electrical5.7kmKarma Electrical is based in Petrie, QLD.
Techno Solar.6.1kmTechno Solar. is based in Mango Hill, QLD.
solar&airconbrokers6.2kmsolar&airconbrokers is based in Rothwell, QLD.
Australian Solar Power Consultants6.3kmAustralian Solar Power Consultants is based in Burpengary, QLD.
Solar Prime6.6kmSolar Prime is based in Griffin, QLD.
Cut Price Solar6.9kmCut Price Solar is based in Lawnton, QLD.
Uni-Industries6.9kmUni-Industries is based in Lawnton, QLD.
Sun Energy Systems7.1kmSun Energy Systems is based in Burpengary, QLD.
Springers Solar7.6kmSpringers Solar is based in Lawnton, QLD.
Moreton Bay Solar Air Electrical9.4kmMoreton Bay Solar Air Electrical is based in Clontarf, QLD.
Solus Energy Solutions - Solar Redcliffe QLD9.6kmSolus Energy Solutions - Solar Redcliffe QLD is based in Clontarf, QLD.
Krannich Solar Brisbane9.7kmKrannich Solar Brisbane is based in Brendale, QLD.
Apex Solar Group10.0kmApex Solar Group is based in Brendale, QLD.
Sunelec10.0kmSunelec is based in Clontarf, QLD.
Sovereign Solar10.2kmSovereign Solar is based in Brendale, QLD.
Instyle Solar Queensland10.4kmInstyle Solar Queensland is based in Brendale, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Dakabin

Sunlight Hours in Dakabin

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 50 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Dakabin

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Dakabin, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Dajarra, QLD, which is about 1494.4 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.