Dales Creek is located in Victoria about 66.7 km north west of Melbourne and 1194.4 km south west of Lyra. Dales Creek has a latitude of 37.5 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Dales Creek, VIC
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Dales 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. Dales Creek is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Dales Creek 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 Dales Creek will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Dales Creek
| 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 Dales Creek by month. The maximum is 6.67 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.75 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.02 | 6.67 |
| Feb | 20.89 | 5.80 |
| Mar | 16.34 | 4.54 |
| Apr | 11.32 | 3.14 |
| May | 7.73 | 2.15 |
| Jun | 6.29 | 1.75 |
| Jul | 7.04 | 1.96 |
| Aug | 10.02 | 2.78 |
| Sep | 13.59 | 3.77 |
| Oct | 17.78 | 4.94 |
| Nov | 21.14 | 5.87 |
| Dec | 23.81 | 6.61 |
Figures from the weather station at Melbourne Airport, which is approximately 49.3 km from Dales Creek.
Dales Creek, VIC is in the 3341 postcode area which has around 237 solar installations under 10 kW and about 249 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 630 households in the 3341 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.20 kW) for about every 2.7 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Dales Creek.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Lightbox Solar | 20.4km | Lightbox Solar is based in Leonards Hill, VIC. |
| Keemin Energy Solutions | 21.2km | Keemin Energy Solutions is based in Maddingley, VIC. |
| Keemin Electrical | 21.2km | Keemin Electrical is based in Maddingley, VIC. |
| James Browne Electrics (JBE Solar and Electrical) | 24.8km | James Browne Electrics (JBE Solar and Electrical) is based in Daylesford, VIC. |
| Skyline Energy | 25.0km | Skyline Energy is based in Macedon, VIC. |
| quantum | 25.9km | quantum is based in Gisborne, VIC. |
| Victorian Solar Maintenance | 27.3km | Victorian Solar Maintenance is based in New Gisborne, VIC. |
| Macedon Ranges Solar Power | 27.6km | Macedon Ranges Solar Power is based in New Gisborne, VIC. |
| Billabong Solar | 30.8km | Billabong Solar is based in Melton South, VIC. |
| Ausdynamix Solar Solutions | 31.4km | Ausdynamix Solar Solutions is based in Melton, VIC. |
| Specialized Solar & Electrical Melton | 32.1km | Specialized Solar & Electrical Melton is based in Melton, VIC. |
| Eureka Solar | 34.9km | Eureka Solar is based in Riddells Creek, VIC. |
| Solar Run Invermay | 37.2km | Solar Run Invermay is based in Allendale, VIC. |
| Bluegum Electrical Solutions | 37.5km | Bluegum Electrical Solutions is based in Sunbury, VIC. |
| Celsius Heating and Cooling | 38.6km | Celsius Heating and Cooling is based in Bakery Hill, VIC. |
| Ultima Energy - Solar Panel Installation Melbourne | 38.9km | Ultima Energy - Solar Panel Installation Melbourne is based in Rockbank, VIC. |
| Independent Solar Advice | 39.2km | Independent Solar Advice is based in Buninyong, VIC. |
| SUN 2 SOLAR | 39.2km | SUN 2 SOLAR is based in Ballarat, VIC. |
| Island Energy - Ballarat | 39.5km | Island Energy - Ballarat is based in Ballarat, VIC. |
| ACN Ballarat Solar & Battery Electricians | 40.3km | ACN Ballarat Solar & Battery Electricians is based in Wendouree, VIC. |
| High End Electrical And Solar | 40.3km | High End Electrical And Solar is based in Ballarat, VIC. |
| Ballarat Solar Company | 40.5km | Ballarat Solar Company is based in Ballarat, VIC. |
| Smart Options p/l | 40.6km | Smart Options p/l is based in Wendouree, VIC. |
| Capture Energy Aust | 41.3km | Capture Energy Aust is based in Steiglitz, VIC. |
| Ballarat-North Water Reclamation Plant | 41.9km | Ballarat-North Water Reclamation Plant is based in Miners Rest, VIC. |
| Solar Run Taylors Lakes | 42.0km | Solar Run Taylors Lakes is based in Hillside, VIC. |
| Bailey Technologies | 42.7km | Bailey Technologies is based in Ballan, VIC. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Dales Creek
Sunlight Hours in Dales Creek
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 44 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Dales Creek
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 37.5° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Dales Creek, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Dale, WA, which is about 2573.4 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.