Are Solar Panels Worth It In Doongin?

Doongin is located in Western Australia about 160.5 km east of Perth and 3262.0 km west of Oman Ama. Doongin has a latitude of 31.6 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Doongin, WA

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Doongin

Rebate for Doongin 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 Doongin by month. The maximum is 8.11 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.70 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Doongin
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan28.557.93
Feb25.317.03
Mar20.675.74
Apr15.474.30
May11.673.24
Jun9.732.70
Jul10.282.86
Aug13.013.61
Sep17.354.82
Oct22.796.33
Nov26.357.32
Dec29.218.11

Figures from the weather station at Muresk Institute, which is approximately 79.7 km from Doongin.

Doongin, WA is in the 6409 postcode area which has around 44 solar installations under 10 kW and about 47 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 214 households in the 6409 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.50 kW) for about every 4.9 dwellings.

Here are 19 solar installers in or near toDoongin. There are also a few further away.

Solar Installers near toDoongin
NameDistanceDetails
CDA Air and Solar77.5kmCDA Air and Solar is based in York, WA.
CDA Air & Solar78.9kmCDA Air & Solar is based in Northam, WA.
Swan Solar111.0kmSwan Solar is based in Wooroloo, WA.
Solar Advantage131.9kmSolar Advantage is based in Mundaring, WA.
Solar Gate Solutions WA133.5kmSolar Gate Solutions WA is based in Parkerville, WA.
Lees Electrical137.1kmLees Electrical is based in Lower Chittering, WA.
Quest Electrical and Solar140.4kmQuest Electrical and Solar is based in Bellevue, WA.
Solahart Midland and Avon Valley143.0kmSolahart Midland and Avon Valley is based in Midland, WA.
Solar myWorld143.1kmSolar myWorld is based in Midvale, WA.
Residential Solar Panel Installation Midland144.6kmResidential Solar Panel Installation Midland is based in Midland, WA.
Switched On Solar146.2kmSwitched On Solar is based in Henley Brook, WA.
Velasquez Solar Suppliers146.7kmVelasquez Solar Suppliers is based in High Wycombe, WA.
Sunpark Solar146.7kmSunpark Solar is based in Ellenbrook, WA.
PV Energy Group147.0kmPV Energy Group is based in Ellenbrook, WA.
Herrera Solar Group147.3kmHerrera Solar Group is based in High Wycombe, WA.
Solar Panel Cost Price147.4kmSolar Panel Cost Price is based in Dayton, WA.
WA Solar Recycling147.6kmWA Solar Recycling is based in Wattle Grove, WA.
Jean-Noel Electrical Installation & Repairs147.7kmJean-Noel Electrical Installation & Repairs is based in Forrestfield, WA.
Ultra Solar147.9kmUltra Solar is based in High Wycombe, WA.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Doongin

Sunlight Hours in Doongin

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 11 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Doongin

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 31.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Doongin, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Doonbah, NSW, which is about 3440.0 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.