Are Solar Panels Worth It In Doolbi?

Doolbi is located in Queensland about 258.4 km north of Brisbane and 31.9 km north west of Torbanlea. Doolbi has a latitude of 25.2 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Doolbi, QLD

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Doolbi 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. Doolbi is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.

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

Solar Power Rebate for Doolbi

Rebate for Doolbi Solar Systems
System SizeST CertsValue
3 kW29$1157.10
4 kW38$1516.20
5 kW48$1915.20
6 kW58$2314.20
6.6 kW63$2513.70
10 kW96$3830.40
12 kW116$4628.40
15 kW145$5785.50

Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Doolbi by month. The maximum is 6.87 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.52 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Doolbi
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan24.036.68
Feb21.856.07
Mar19.865.52
Apr17.264.80
May14.313.97
Jun12.673.52
Jul13.803.83
Aug16.884.69
Sep20.205.61
Oct22.496.25
Nov24.526.81
Dec24.746.87

Figures from the weather station at Brian Pastures, which is approximately 73.1 km from Doolbi.

Doolbi, QLD is in the 4660 postcode area which has around 1977 solar installations under 10 kW and about 2077 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 4316 households in the 4660 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.99 kW) for about every 2.2 dwellings.

Here are 23 solar installers near to or in Doolbi.

Solar Installers near toDoolbi
NameDistanceDetails
Haimes Industries15.7kmHaimes Industries is based in Svensson Heights, QLD.
Solarlife28.9kmSolarlife is based in Howard, QLD.
SUNSAVER35.7kmSUNSAVER is based in Bundaberg, QLD.
Energy Rich36.9kmEnergy Rich is based in Thabeban, QLD.
EAVA Solutions37.8kmEAVA Solutions is based in Toogoom, QLD.
Solar ‘N’ Sat38.2kmSolar ‘N’ Sat is based in Svensson Heights, QLD.
Gin Gin Solar and Electrical39.4kmGin Gin Solar and Electrical is based in Gin Gin, QLD.
Twyford Solar Bundaberg40.3kmTwyford Solar Bundaberg is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD.
AC Electrical & Air/ Bundaberg Solar40.4kmAC Electrical & Air/ Bundaberg Solar is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD.
Local Solar Solutions40.6kmLocal Solar Solutions is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD.
Solahart Bundaberg41.9kmSolahart Bundaberg is based in Bundaberg East, QLD.
Scott Burke Electrical42.9kmScott Burke Electrical is based in Bundaberg East, QLD.
Cool 2 Go44.1kmCool 2 Go is based in Gin Gin, QLD.
GCR Solar Hervey Bay44.2kmGCR Solar Hervey Bay is based in Pialba, QLD.
Off Grid Lifestyle Solutions47.5kmOff Grid Lifestyle Solutions is based in Booral, QLD.
Simple Solar Solutions47.6kmSimple Solar Solutions is based in Maryborough, QLD.
Hush Energy - Wide Bay Solar Power49.8kmHush Energy - Wide Bay Solar Power is based in Dundowran, QLD.
Sunjuice Solar52.3kmSunjuice Solar is based in Pialba, QLD.
12 Volt Solar Systems53.0km12 Volt Solar Systems is based in Pialba, QLD.
Solahart Hervey Bay53.3kmSolahart Hervey Bay is based in Pialba, QLD.
Elevate Solar53.5kmElevate Solar is based in Pialba, QLD.
ALZ Group60.0kmALZ Group is based in Hervey Bay, QLD.
Burnett Home Energy Centre - Solar Panel Installation, Gutter Cover, Solar Batteries66.6kmBurnett Home Energy Centre - Solar Panel Installation, Gutter Cover, Solar Batteries is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Doolbi

Sunlight Hours in Doolbi

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 42 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Doolbi

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 25.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Doolbi, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Doolandella, QLD, which is about 273.5 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.