Dorset Vale is located in South Australia about 18.3 km south of Adelaide and 1405.4 km south west of Oman Ama. Dorset Vale has a latitude of 35.1 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Dorset Vale, SA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Dorset Vale 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. Dorset Vale is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Dorset Vale 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 Dorset Vale will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Dorset Vale
| 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 Dorset Vale by month. The maximum is 7.53 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.04 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.11 | 7.53 |
| Feb | 23.76 | 6.60 |
| Mar | 18.81 | 5.23 |
| Apr | 13.24 | 3.68 |
| May | 8.99 | 2.50 |
| Jun | 7.35 | 2.04 |
| Jul | 7.98 | 2.22 |
| Aug | 10.97 | 3.05 |
| Sep | 15.08 | 4.19 |
| Oct | 20.09 | 5.58 |
| Nov | 24.04 | 6.68 |
| Dec | 26.26 | 7.29 |
Figures from the weather station at Adelaide Waite Institute, which is approximately 13.5 km from Dorset Vale.
Dorset Vale, SA is in the 5157 postcode area which has around 711 solar installations under 10 kW and about 787 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 1139 households in the 5157 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.41 kW) for about every 1.6 dwellings.
Here are 26 solar installers near to or in Dorset Vale.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Absolute Solar and Electrical | 6.8km | Absolute Solar and Electrical is based in Coromandel Valley, SA. |
| Thoroughtec Solar / Electrical | 8.7km | Thoroughtec Solar / Electrical is based in Flagstaff Hill, SA. |
| Adelaide Sparks and Solar | 9.1km | Adelaide Sparks and Solar is based in Blackwood, SA. |
| Design Ecology | 9.8km | Design Ecology is based in Stirling, SA. |
| Keystones Solar Group | 9.9km | Keystones Solar Group is based in Eden Hills, SA. |
| Solar Run Blackwood | 11.1km | Solar Run Blackwood is based in Belair, SA. |
| Energy SA Solar and Air Conditioning | 12.6km | Energy SA Solar and Air Conditioning is based in Darlington, SA. |
| Action Energy Australia | 12.7km | Action Energy Australia is based in Clovelly Park, SA. |
| Planet Ark Power SA | 12.7km | Planet Ark Power SA is based in Clovelly Park, SA. |
| Eco Plus | 12.8km | Eco Plus is based in Clovelly Park, SA. |
| Quark Solar by Quark Consulting | 13.9km | Quark Solar by Quark Consulting is based in Melrose Park, SA. |
| Apex Energy Australia | 13.9km | Apex Energy Australia is based in Melrose Park, SA. |
| Battery Energy Storage Systems | 13.9km | Battery Energy Storage Systems is based in Melrose Park, SA. |
| FIRST CHOICE SOLAR | 14.1km | FIRST CHOICE SOLAR is based in Melrose Park, SA. |
| Adelite Electrical and Solar | 14.1km | Adelite Electrical and Solar is based in Morphett Vale, SA. |
| JMD SOLAR | 14.4km | JMD SOLAR is based in Morphett Vale, SA. |
| Pegasus Solar & Energy Storage | 14.6km | Pegasus Solar & Energy Storage is based in Westbourne Park, SA. |
| Best Price Solar | 14.8km | Best Price Solar is based in Ascot Park, SA. |
| QUALITY SOLAR AND BATTERY SYSTEMS | 14.9km | QUALITY SOLAR AND BATTERY SYSTEMS is based in Warradale, SA. |
| sunfarmers solar | 15.0km | sunfarmers solar is based in Cumberland Park, SA. |
| Sunterra Solar - Solar Panels Adelaide | 15.1km | Sunterra Solar - Solar Panels Adelaide is based in Melrose Park, SA. |
| GRAND GROUP SOLAR | 15.2km | GRAND GROUP SOLAR is based in Reynella, SA. |
| Energy House SA | 15.2km | Energy House SA is based in Dover Gardens, SA. |
| Class A Energy Solutions | 15.2km | Class A Energy Solutions is based in Glenunga, SA. |
| Stella Solar and Electrical | 15.3km | Stella Solar and Electrical is based in Warradale, SA. |
| EcoSouth Solar | 15.4km | EcoSouth Solar is based in Edwardstown, SA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Dorset Vale
Sunlight Hours in Dorset Vale
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 30 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Dorset Vale
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 35.1° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Dorset Vale, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Dorroughby, NSW, which is about 1557.5 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.