Are Solar Panels Worth It In Devils Creek?

Devils Creek is located in Western Australia about 366.2 km north of Perth and 3431.9 km south west of Galloways Hill. Devils Creek has a latitude of 28.7 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Devils Creek, WA

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

This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Devils Creek 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 Devils Creek will be reduced. It goes down every year.

Solar Power Rebate for Devils Creek

Rebate for Devils Creek 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 Devils Creek by month. The maximum is 8.19 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.65 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Devils Creek
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan28.777.99
Feb25.277.02
Mar20.615.72
Apr15.154.21
May11.443.18
Jun9.552.65
Jul10.102.81
Aug12.943.59
Sep17.044.73
Oct22.696.30
Nov26.637.40
Dec29.488.19

Figures from the weather station at Bakers Hill, which is approximately 353.5 km from Devils Creek.

Devils Creek, WA is in the 6630 postcode area which has around 77 solar installations under 10 kW and about 83 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 367 households in the 6630 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.58 kW) for about every 4.8 dwellings.

Here are 10 solar installers near to or in Devils Creek.

Solar Installers near toDevils Creek
NameDistanceDetails
Midwest Power Solutions78.8kmMidwest Power Solutions is based in Bonniefield, WA.
Dongara Drilling and Electrical84.4kmDongara Drilling and Electrical is based in Dongara, WA.
Midwest Solar Power86.8kmMidwest Solar Power is based in Geraldton, WA.
Sun City Solar87.1kmSun City Solar is based in Webberton, WA.
Your Solar Pane87.8kmYour Solar Pane is based in Geraldton, WA.
Ocean Air88.5kmOcean Air is based in Geraldton, WA.
Midwest Groundwater88.7kmMidwest Groundwater is based in Isseka, WA.
Auswide Solar88.9kmAuswide Solar is based in Geraldton, WA.
Volts on electrical90.2kmVolts on electrical is based in Geraldton, WA.
Universal Connect - Electrical Service, Solar Contractors, Air Conditioning, & Communication319.8kmUniversal Connect - Electrical Service, Solar Contractors, Air Conditioning, & Communication is based in Yanchep, WA.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Devils Creek

Sunlight Hours in Devils Creek

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 57 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Devils Creek

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.7° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Devils Creek, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Devereux Creek, QLD, which is about 3456.9 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.