Darlington is located in Queensland about 86.4 km south of Brisbane and 12.1 km south east of Oaky Creek. Darlington has a latitude of 28.2 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Darlington, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Darlington 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. Darlington is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Darlington 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 Darlington will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Darlington
| 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 Darlington by month. The maximum is 6.61 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.23 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.36 | 6.49 |
| Feb | 20.96 | 5.82 |
| Mar | 18.81 | 5.22 |
| Apr | 16.28 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.25 | 3.68 |
| Jun | 11.62 | 3.23 |
| Jul | 12.87 | 3.58 |
| Aug | 15.83 | 4.40 |
| Sep | 19.13 | 5.31 |
| Oct | 21.29 | 5.91 |
| Nov | 23.27 | 6.46 |
| Dec | 23.81 | 6.61 |
Figures from the weather station at Glenlogan, which is approximately 45.8 km from Darlington.
Darlington, QLD is in the 4285 postcode area which has around 4211 solar installations under 10 kW and about 4648 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 8428 households in the 4285 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.21 kW) for about every 2.0 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Darlington.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| David Ross Electrical & Solar | 12.9km | David Ross Electrical & Solar is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW. |
| I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim | 27.4km | I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim is based in Banora Point, NSW. |
| De Energy | 27.7km | De Energy is based in Kerry, QLD. |
| David Ross Electrical | 28.4km | David Ross Electrical is based in Eviron, NSW. |
| Sungreen solutions | 28.8km | Sungreen solutions is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| GOAL SOLAR | 28.9km | GOAL SOLAR is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| Evolution Solar Experts | 29.9km | Evolution Solar Experts is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| Omega Solar + Batteries | 33.6km | Omega Solar + Batteries is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Energy | 33.6km | Gold Coast Energy is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| Solar Sailes™ | 33.7km | Solar Sailes™ is based in Bonogin, QLD. |
| Sunbeam Solar Systems | 34.3km | Sunbeam Solar Systems is based in Doon Doon, NSW. |
| Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions | 34.8km | Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions is based in Tamborine Mountain, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions | 35.9km | Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions is based in Worongary, QLD. |
| Prestige Solar | 36.7km | Prestige Solar is based in Fernvale, NSW. |
| Northern Solar | 36.9km | Northern Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW. |
| Hay Solar | 37.1km | Hay Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW. |
| Stored Power | 37.9km | Stored Power is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
| Searchlight Electrical | 38.2km | Searchlight Electrical is based in Guanaba, QLD. |
| 4Shore Solar | 38.2km | 4Shore Solar is based in Burleigh Waters, QLD. |
| Jasmin Solar. | 38.3km | Jasmin Solar. is based in Carrara, QLD. |
| Queensland Commercial Solar | 38.4km | Queensland Commercial Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
| Econnect Solar | 38.4km | Econnect Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
| SunUp Solar Solutions | 38.5km | SunUp Solar Solutions is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| Future Solar Australia | 38.6km | Future Solar Australia is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD. |
| Blue Planet Solar | 38.7km | Blue Planet Solar is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| First Choice Solar Gold Coast | 38.7km | First Choice Solar Gold Coast is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
| Imperial Solar | 38.7km | Imperial Solar is based in Helensvale, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Darlington
Sunlight Hours in Darlington
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 55 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Darlington
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Darlington, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Darlington, WA, which is about 3564.2 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.