Donnybrook is located in Victoria about 29.8 km north of Melbourne and 1161.4 km south west of Lyra. Donnybrook has a latitude of 37.5 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Donnybrook, VIC
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Donnybrook 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. Donnybrook is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Donnybrook 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 Donnybrook will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Donnybrook
| 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 Donnybrook by month. The maximum is 6.67 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.75 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.02 | 6.67 |
| Feb | 20.89 | 5.80 |
| Mar | 16.34 | 4.54 |
| Apr | 11.32 | 3.14 |
| May | 7.73 | 2.15 |
| Jun | 6.29 | 1.75 |
| Jul | 7.04 | 1.96 |
| Aug | 10.02 | 2.78 |
| Sep | 13.59 | 3.77 |
| Oct | 17.78 | 4.94 |
| Nov | 21.14 | 5.87 |
| Dec | 23.81 | 6.61 |
Figures from the weather station at Melbourne Airport, which is approximately 17.7 km from Donnybrook.
Donnybrook, VIC is in the 3064 postcode area which has around 10905 solar installations under 10 kW and about 11405 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 28986 households in the 3064 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 5.20 kW) for about every 2.7 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Donnybrook.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Noor Solar and Electronics | 2.8km | Noor Solar and Electronics is based in Kalkallo, VIC. |
| Solar Run Reservoir | 7.8km | Solar Run Reservoir is based in Craigieburn, VIC. |
| Solar Run Wollert | 7.8km | Solar Run Wollert is based in Wollert, VIC. |
| OZY Solar | 7.9km | OZY Solar is based in Craigieburn, VIC. |
| ECA Energy Solutions | 8.1km | ECA Energy Solutions is based in Craigieburn, VIC. |
| Solution Solar | 9.5km | Solution Solar is based in Somerton, VIC. |
| Photon Energy Solar | 10.0km | Photon Energy Solar is based in Greenvale, VIC. |
| Solar Spirit - Solar Systems Melbourne | 10.2km | Solar Spirit - Solar Systems Melbourne is based in Epping, VIC. |
| 365 Solar Australia | 10.2km | 365 Solar Australia is based in Epping, VIC. |
| Solar State | 10.4km | Solar State is based in Roxburgh Park, VIC. |
| No Gap Solar | 10.9km | No Gap Solar is based in Campbellfield, VIC. |
| SOLARSEED | 11.1km | SOLARSEED is based in Epping, VIC. |
| Shining Solar Energy | 11.1km | Shining Solar Energy is based in Epping, VIC. |
| Victorian Solar Light | 11.3km | Victorian Solar Light is based in Campbellfield, VIC. |
| Adopt Solar | 11.3km | Adopt Solar is based in Mernda, VIC. |
| Revolusun Power | 11.6km | Revolusun Power is based in Campbellfield, VIC. |
| Amrut Solar | 11.6km | Amrut Solar is based in Mernda, VIC. |
| Sailax Solar | 12.5km | Sailax Solar is based in Campbellfield, VIC. |
| Australian Solar Light | 12.8km | Australian Solar Light is based in Campbellfield, VIC. |
| Solar Nation | 14.2km | Solar Nation is based in Campbellfield, VIC. |
| Solar On Roof | 14.5km | Solar On Roof is based in Epping, VIC. |
| Australian Micro Inverters | 14.7km | Australian Micro Inverters is based in Broadmeadows, VIC. |
| Fluro Electrics | 15.3km | Fluro Electrics is based in South Morang, VIC. |
| Sonergy | 15.7km | Sonergy is based in Wallan, VIC. |
| RJP Electrical + Solar Doreen | 15.8km | RJP Electrical + Solar Doreen is based in Doreen, VIC. |
| Arizon International | 15.9km | Arizon International is based in Thomastown, VIC. |
| Proma Solar | 16.0km | Proma Solar is based in Broadmeadows, VIC. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Donnybrook
Sunlight Hours in Donnybrook
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 44 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Donnybrook
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 37.5° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Donnybrook, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Donnybrook, WA, which is about 2661.5 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.