Dakenba is located in Queensland about 426.1 km north west of Brisbane and 234.3 km north west of Marshlands. Dakenba has a latitude of 24.4 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Dakenba, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Dakenba 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. Dakenba is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Dakenba 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 Dakenba will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Dakenba
| 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 Dakenba by month. The maximum is 7.01 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.76 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.52 | 6.81 |
| Feb | 22.53 | 6.26 |
| Mar | 20.90 | 5.81 |
| Apr | 18.19 | 5.05 |
| May | 15.23 | 4.23 |
| Jun | 13.54 | 3.76 |
| Jul | 14.61 | 4.06 |
| Aug | 17.62 | 4.89 |
| Sep | 20.83 | 5.79 |
| Oct | 23.27 | 6.46 |
| Nov | 25.00 | 6.95 |
| Dec | 25.22 | 7.01 |
Figures from the local weather station at Biloela.
Dakenba, QLD is in the 4715 postcode area which has around 844 solar installations under 10 kW and about 912 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 2952 households in the 4715 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.16 kW) for about every 3.5 dwellings.
Here are 13 solar installers near to or in Dakenba.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Callide Valley Electrics | 3.3km | Callide Valley Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD. |
| M & M Electrics | 3.3km | M & M Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD. |
| Gladstone Electrical and Solar | 92.1km | Gladstone Electrical and Solar is based in New Auckland, QLD. |
| Vision Energy - The Solar Specialists | 92.3km | Vision Energy - The Solar Specialists is based in Benaraby, QLD. |
| Daniel Shea Electrical & Solar | 92.7km | Daniel Shea Electrical & Solar is based in Callemondah, QLD. |
| Solar Cleaner Australia | 93.9km | Solar Cleaner Australia is based in Kin Kora, QLD. |
| icleansolar Central Queensland | 93.9km | icleansolar Central Queensland is based in Kin Kora, QLD. |
| Solar Power Gladstone | 96.7km | Solar Power Gladstone is based in South Gladstone, QLD. |
| RK Specialized Electrical | 98.9km | RK Specialized Electrical is based in Tannum Sands, QLD. |
| Dynamic Energy Solutions. | 103.8km | Dynamic Energy Solutions. is based in Rockhampton, QLD. |
| Swann's Solar & Electrical | 109.8km | Swann's Solar & Electrical is based in Rockhampton, QLD. |
| The Power Shop - Complete Solar Energy Solutions | 109.8km | The Power Shop - Complete Solar Energy Solutions is based in Rockhampton, QLD. |
| Popp'n Solar and Electrical | 110.1km | Popp'n Solar and Electrical is based in Rockhampton, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Dakenba
Sunlight Hours in Dakenba
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 38 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Dakenba
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 24.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Dakenba, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Dakabin, QLD, which is about 402.3 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.