Darkes Forest is located in New South Wales about 48.8 km south west of Sydney and 599.8 km south west of Esk. Darkes Forest has a latitude of 34.2 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Darkes Forest, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Darkes Forest 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. Darkes Forest is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Darkes Forest 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 Darkes Forest will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Darkes Forest
| 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 Darkes Forest by month. The maximum is 6.49 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.39 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.02 | 6.39 |
| Feb | 20.21 | 5.61 |
| Mar | 16.97 | 4.71 |
| Apr | 13.61 | 3.78 |
| May | 10.37 | 2.88 |
| Jun | 8.61 | 2.39 |
| Jul | 9.82 | 2.73 |
| Aug | 13.11 | 3.64 |
| Sep | 16.89 | 4.69 |
| Oct | 20.08 | 5.58 |
| Nov | 21.68 | 6.02 |
| Dec | 23.37 | 6.49 |
Figures from the weather station at Sydney Airport, which is approximately 39.8 km from Darkes Forest.
Darkes Forest, NSW is in the 2508 postcode area which has around 725 solar installations under 10 kW and about 782 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 2838 households in the 2508 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.17 kW) for about every 3.9 dwellings.
Here are 26 solar installers near to or in Darkes Forest.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dunne Solar & Electrical | 11.3km | Dunne Solar & Electrical is based in Bulli, NSW. |
| Solar Panel Supplies | 16.9km | Solar Panel Supplies is based in Heathcote, NSW. |
| Coast to Country Solar | 17.5km | Coast to Country Solar is based in Fernhill, NSW. |
| Green Solar Solutions | 19.1km | Green Solar Solutions is based in Fairy Meadow, NSW. |
| KRATOS ENERGY | 19.3km | KRATOS ENERGY is based in North Wollongong, NSW. |
| Zane Solar Campbelltown | 19.9km | Zane Solar Campbelltown is based in Campbelltown, NSW. |
| SOLAR MISSION AUSTRALIA | | 20.1km | SOLAR MISSION AUSTRALIA | is based in Campbelltown, NSW. |
| Simmark Wollongong | 20.9km | Simmark Wollongong is based in Wollongong, NSW. |
| Macarthur Solar | 21.6km | Macarthur Solar is based in Campbelltown, NSW. |
| Synergy Solar Power Solutions | 23.0km | Synergy Solar Power Solutions is based in Wollongong, NSW. |
| Solar Run Shell Cove | 23.6km | Solar Run Shell Cove is based in Figtree, NSW. |
| Solar Run Hoxton Park | 24.1km | Solar Run Hoxton Park is based in St Andrews, NSW. |
| Iconic Solar | 24.2km | Iconic Solar is based in Cordeaux Heights, NSW. |
| Solar Shine Australia | 24.8km | Solar Shine Australia is based in Eschol Park, NSW. |
| Living Power | 25.4km | Living Power is based in Smeaton Grange, NSW. |
| Australian Solar Installations | 25.5km | Australian Solar Installations is based in Menai, NSW. |
| ENDEAVOUR SOLAR | 25.6km | ENDEAVOUR SOLAR is based in Ingleburn, NSW. |
| Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Campbelltown | 25.8km | Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Campbelltown is based in Smeaton Grange, NSW. |
| NATRIX Electrical | 26.0km | NATRIX Electrical is based in Gymea Bay, NSW. |
| Clean Power Australia | 26.0km | Clean Power Australia is based in Unanderra, NSW. |
| Inspire Energy | 26.1km | Inspire Energy is based in Narellan, NSW. |
| Solar Direct Shop | 26.2km | Solar Direct Shop is based in Ingleburn, NSW. |
| Schletter Australia | 26.6km | Schletter Australia is based in Ingleburn, NSW. |
| Off Grid Electrician | 27.0km | Off Grid Electrician is based in Unanderra, NSW. |
| DJC Engineering | 27.0km | DJC Engineering is based in Ingleburn, NSW. |
| Beyond Solar | 27.1km | Beyond Solar is based in Ingleburn, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Darkes Forest
Sunlight Hours in Darkes Forest
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 25 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Darkes Forest
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Darkes Forest, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Darke Peak, SA, which is about 1360.2 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.