Docklands is located in Victoria about 1.9 km west of Melbourne and 1187.2 km south west of Lyra. Docklands has a latitude of 37.8 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Docklands, VIC
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Docklands 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. Docklands is in Climate Zone 4 which has a rating of 1.185.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Docklands during 2024 would give you 82 ST Certificates worth $3271.80 (at an STC price of $39.90 each).
If you wait until 2025 for your panels the rebate in Docklands will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Docklands
| System Size | ST Certs | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | 24 | $957.60 |
| 4 kW | 33 | $1316.70 |
| 5 kW | 41 | $1635.90 |
| 6 kW | 49 | $1955.10 |
| 6.6 kW | 54 | $2154.60 |
| 10 kW | 82 | $3271.80 |
| 12 kW | 99 | $3950.10 |
| 15 kW | 124 | $4947.60 |
Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Docklands by month. The maximum is 6.75 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.74 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.31 | 6.75 |
| Feb | 21.10 | 5.86 |
| Mar | 16.39 | 4.55 |
| Apr | 11.24 | 3.12 |
| May | 7.69 | 2.14 |
| Jun | 6.28 | 1.74 |
| Jul | 6.99 | 1.94 |
| Aug | 9.87 | 2.74 |
| Sep | 13.41 | 3.72 |
| Oct | 17.91 | 4.98 |
| Nov | 21.31 | 5.92 |
| Dec | 24.03 | 6.68 |
Figures from the weather station at Melbourne, which is approximately 2.7 km from Docklands.
Docklands, VIC is in the 3008 postcode area which has around 73 solar installations under 10 kW and about 96 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 203 households in the 3008 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 1.97 kW) for about every 2.8 dwellings.
Here are 26 solar installers near to or in Docklands.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sapphire Solar | 0.3km | Sapphire Solar is based in Docklands, VIC. |
| Discover Solar | 0.6km | Discover Solar is based in Sydney, NSW. |
| The Solar Power Co. | 1.0km | The Solar Power Co. is based in Melbourne, VIC. |
| Green Value Solar | 1.0km | Green Value Solar is based in Docklands, VIC. |
| Premier Solar | 1.2km | Premier Solar is based in West Melbourne, VIC. |
| Cygnus Energy | 1.2km | Cygnus Energy is based in Melbourne, VIC. |
| ICONIC SOLAR | 1.2km | ICONIC SOLAR is based in Melbourne, VIC. |
| Eco Relief | 1.2km | Eco Relief is based in Melbourne, VIC. |
| T3SOL | 1.2km | T3SOL is based in Docklands, VIC. |
| Solar Max Power | 1.3km | Solar Max Power is based in Milton, QLD. |
| DPA Solar | 1.3km | DPA Solar is based in Port Melbourne, VIC. |
| Aurora solar | 1.4km | Aurora solar is based in Melbourne, VIC. |
| Australian Solar Group | 1.4km | Australian Solar Group is based in Melbourne, VIC. |
| Your Green Planet - Solar panels Melbourne | 1.4km | Your Green Planet - Solar panels Melbourne is based in Melbourne, VIC. |
| Variety Solar | 1.5km | Variety Solar is based in Melbourne, VIC. |
| Primex Solar | 1.6km | Primex Solar is based in Melbourne, VIC. |
| Gnowee Solar - Solar Panels Melbourne | 1.6km | Gnowee Solar - Solar Panels Melbourne is based in Melbourne, VIC. |
| Power Squad Australia | 1.6km | Power Squad Australia is based in Melbourne, VIC. |
| Reach Solar energy | 1.6km | Reach Solar energy is based in Melbourne, VIC. |
| Solargain Melbourne | 1.7km | Solargain Melbourne is based in West Melbourne, VIC. |
| National Solar | 1.7km | National Solar is based in Melbourne, VIC. |
| Kin Energy | 1.7km | Kin Energy is based in Melbourne, VIC. |
| Unlimited Solar Energy | 1.8km | Unlimited Solar Energy is based in Port Melbourne, VIC. |
| Rainbowsolar | 1.8km | Rainbowsolar is based in Mulgrave, VIC. |
| CLOUD SOLAR | 1.9km | CLOUD SOLAR is based in South Melbourne, VIC. |
| Northside Solar | 1.9km | Northside Solar is based in Melbourne, VIC. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Docklands
Sunlight Hours in Docklands
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 46 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Docklands
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 37.8° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Docklands, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Dockers Plains, VIC, which is about 209.8 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.