Are Solar Panels Worth It In Dampier Peninsula?

Dampier Peninsula is located in Western Australia about 1000.1 km south west of Darwin and 2228.8 km west of Galloways Hill. Dampier Peninsula has a latitude of 16.9 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Dampier Peninsula, WA

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Dampier Peninsula 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. Dampier Peninsula is in Climate Zone 2 which has a rating of 1.536.

This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Dampier Peninsula during 2024 would give you 107 ST Certificates worth $4269.30 (at an STC price of $39.90 each).

If you wait until 2025 for your panels the rebate in Dampier Peninsula will be reduced. It goes down every year.

Solar Power Rebate for Dampier Peninsula

Rebate for Dampier Peninsula Solar Systems
System SizeST CertsValue
3 kW32$1276.80
4 kW43$1715.70
5 kW53$2114.70
6 kW64$2553.60
6.6 kW70$2793.00
10 kW107$4269.30
12 kW129$5147.10
15 kW161$6423.90

Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Dampier Peninsula by month. The maximum is 7.64 kWh/M2 in November. The minimum is 4.80 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Dampier Peninsula
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan22.896.36
Feb22.546.26
Mar22.796.33
Apr21.505.97
May18.535.15
Jun17.284.80
Jul18.495.14
Aug21.505.97
Sep24.336.76
Oct26.647.40
Nov27.497.64
Dec25.277.02

Figures from the weather station at Broome Airport, which is approximately 124.4 km from Dampier Peninsula.

Dampier Peninsula, WA is in the 6725 postcode area which has around 322 solar installations under 10 kW and about 473 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 6175 households in the 6725 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 5.28 kW) for about every 19.2 dwellings.

Here are 19 solar installers in or near toDampier Peninsula. There are also a few further away.

Solar Installers near toDampier Peninsula
NameDistanceDetails
Remote Solar Solutions115.6kmRemote Solar Solutions is based in Derby, WA.
Gen Off-Grid122.5kmGen Off-Grid is based in Broome, WA.
Kimberley Enviro Solutions129.7kmKimberley Enviro Solutions is based in Broome, WA.
AC Guys NT555.1kmAC Guys NT is based in Yarrawonga, NT.
PILBARA SOLAR581.4kmPILBARA SOLAR is based in South Hedland, WA.
Cheeditha Energy750.8kmCheeditha Energy is based in Karratha, WA.
BRITE SOLAR750.8kmBRITE SOLAR is based in Karratha, WA.
GenOffGrid Pilbara751.1kmGenOffGrid Pilbara is based in Pegs Creek, WA.
Karratha Contracting752.1kmKarratha Contracting is based in Karratha Industrial Estate, WA.
Northwest Solar Power754.3kmNorthwest Solar Power is based in Karratha, WA.
Solar Installers Darwin1002.2kmSolar Installers Darwin is based in Darwin, NT.
RevoluSun Power1002.2kmRevoluSun Power is based in Darwin, NT.
Oneroof solar1002.2kmOneroof solar is based in Darwin, NT.
NT Solar Needs1002.5kmNT Solar Needs is based in Darwin, NT.
All Types Of Electrical :Solar Energy Equipment Supplier|General electrical services|Electrician|Air Conditioning Repair-Darwin River1003.5kmAll Types Of Electrical :Solar Energy Equipment Supplier|General electrical services|Electrician|Air Conditioning Repair-Darwin River is based in Darwin River, NT.
Eco Sparks Solar And Electrical Contractors1005.2kmEco Sparks Solar And Electrical Contractors is based in Woolner, NT.
Solergy1005.7kmSolergy is based in Woolner, NT.
Your Green Planet - Solar Panels Darwin1006.6kmYour Green Planet - Solar Panels Darwin is based in Winnellie, NT.
Infinity Power Darwin1006.6kmInfinity Power Darwin is based in Coconut Grove, NT.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Dampier Peninsula

Sunlight Hours in Dampier Peninsula

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 8 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Dampier Peninsula

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 16.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Dampier Peninsula, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Dampier, WA, which is about 758.5 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.