Downsfield is located in Queensland about 160.2 km north of Brisbane and 11.3 km north of Veteran. Downsfield has a latitude of 26.0 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Downsfield, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Downsfield 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. Downsfield is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Downsfield 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 Downsfield will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Downsfield
| 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 Downsfield by month. The maximum is 6.41 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.30 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.66 | 6.30 |
| Feb | 20.24 | 5.62 |
| Mar | 18.25 | 5.07 |
| Apr | 16.20 | 4.50 |
| May | 13.41 | 3.72 |
| Jun | 11.88 | 3.30 |
| Jul | 13.17 | 3.66 |
| Aug | 16.02 | 4.45 |
| Sep | 19.30 | 5.36 |
| Oct | 21.01 | 5.84 |
| Nov | 22.90 | 6.36 |
| Dec | 23.06 | 6.41 |
Figures from the weather station at Nambour, which is approximately 69.2 km from Downsfield.
Downsfield, QLD is in the 4570 postcode area which has around 9874 solar installations under 10 kW and about 10555 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 19822 households in the 4570 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.16 kW) for about every 2.0 dwellings.
Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Downsfield.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cooloola Solar Systems | 15.0km | Cooloola Solar Systems is based in Victory Heights, QLD. |
| Island Energy - Gympie | 16.6km | Island Energy - Gympie is based in Gympie, QLD. |
| Allways Earth | 17.7km | Allways Earth is based in Gympie, QLD. |
| Stephs Commercial Solar | 45.0km | Stephs Commercial Solar is based in Gunalda, QLD. |
| Island Energy QLD | 45.8km | Island Energy QLD is based in Tewantin, QLD. |
| SALT Solar | 51.3km | SALT Solar is based in Noosaville, QLD. |
| Home and Energy | 51.4km | Home and Energy is based in Noosaville, QLD. |
| In Flow Solar Co | 52.8km | In Flow Solar Co is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
| Keystones Electrical | 53.0km | Keystones Electrical is based in Eumundi, QLD. |
| EnergyOptions | 53.1km | EnergyOptions is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
| Corona Solar | 53.4km | Corona Solar is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
| Celtic Solar Electrical | 54.0km | Celtic Solar Electrical is based in Verrierdale, QLD. |
| Buddy Norris Electrical | 54.5km | Buddy Norris Electrical is based in Doonan, QLD. |
| Ecoast Energy | 56.7km | Ecoast Energy is based in North Arm, QLD. |
| Go Elite Electrical | 57.9km | Go Elite Electrical is based in Belli Park, QLD. |
| Clean Solar and Electrical | 59.3km | Clean Solar and Electrical is based in Peregian Springs, QLD. |
| Eco-Logic Energy | 59.6km | Eco-Logic Energy is based in Peregian Beach, QLD. |
| Sunshine Coast Solar Solutions | 61.5km | Sunshine Coast Solar Solutions is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Coastal Solar Sunshine Coast | 61.9km | Coastal Solar Sunshine Coast is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Solahart Sunshine Coast | 62.2km | Solahart Sunshine Coast is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| ENOPTE | Home and Commercial Solar Installers & Energy Solutions | 62.3km | ENOPTE | Home and Commercial Solar Installers & Energy Solutions is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Hemisphere Solar & Electrical | 62.3km | Hemisphere Solar & Electrical is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Downsfield
Sunlight Hours in Downsfield
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 45 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Downsfield
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 26.0° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Downsfield, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Downlands, TAS, which is about 1786.2 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.