Downside is located in New South Wales about 160.8 km west of Canberra and 808.3 km south west of Lyra. Downside has a latitude of 35.0 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Downside, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Downside 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. Downside is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Downside 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 Downside will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Downside
| 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 Downside by month. The maximum is 7.61 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.14 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.38 | 7.61 |
| Feb | 23.81 | 6.61 |
| Mar | 19.88 | 5.52 |
| Apr | 14.37 | 3.99 |
| May | 10.21 | 2.84 |
| Jun | 7.70 | 2.14 |
| Jul | 8.37 | 2.32 |
| Aug | 11.61 | 3.22 |
| Sep | 16.08 | 4.47 |
| Oct | 21.36 | 5.93 |
| Nov | 24.66 | 6.85 |
| Dec | 27.23 | 7.56 |
Figures from the weather station at Wagga Wagga, which is approximately 13.1 km from Downside.
Downside, NSW is in the 2650 postcode area which has around 6404 solar installations under 10 kW and about 6934 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 22862 households in the 2650 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.35 kW) for about every 3.6 dwellings.
Here are 28 solar installers near to or in Downside.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Smoky Cape Services | 6.1km | Smoky Cape Services is based in Gobbagombalin, NSW. |
| Greatcell Australia | 6.9km | Greatcell Australia is based in Bomen, NSW. |
| Transparent Solar Solutions | 10.3km | Transparent Solar Solutions is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Wagga Solar Systems | 10.3km | Wagga Solar Systems is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| LED Riverina Electrical | 10.3km | LED Riverina Electrical is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| 12 Volt Solutions | 10.8km | 12 Volt Solutions is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Planet Power Australia | 10.8km | Planet Power Australia is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| SolarWise Wagga | 10.9km | SolarWise Wagga is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Hamblin Solar | 10.9km | Hamblin Solar is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Solar Professionals | 10.9km | Solar Professionals is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| D&S Taber Electrical & Solar | 11.0km | D&S Taber Electrical & Solar is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Redfox Electrical Contractors | 11.2km | Redfox Electrical Contractors is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| OZI SOLAR | 12.2km | OZI SOLAR is based in Mount Austin, NSW. |
| Tyler Electrics | 13.6km | Tyler Electrics is based in Glenfield Park, NSW. |
| Regional Solar Systems | 16.2km | Regional Solar Systems is based in Springvale, NSW. |
| Russell Taber Electrical & Solar Wagga | 17.5km | Russell Taber Electrical & Solar Wagga is based in Lake Albert, NSW. |
| Matt Hatty Electrical & Solar | 40.1km | Matt Hatty Electrical & Solar is based in Ganmain, NSW. |
| Prime Solar Energy - Canberra | 56.5km | Prime Solar Energy - Canberra is based in Weston, ACT. |
| Riverina Solar & Electrical | 66.5km | Riverina Solar & Electrical is based in Temora, NSW. |
| Suncurrent | 71.8km | Suncurrent is based in Cootamundra, NSW. |
| JE Tobin Electrical | 82.2km | JE Tobin Electrical is based in Tumut, NSW. |
| Photon Energy Solutions | 104.9km | Photon Energy Solutions is based in Harden, NSW. |
| Webb Electrical and Solar | 112.5km | Webb Electrical and Solar is based in Young, NSW. |
| Electrotech Cabling Systems Pty.Ltd | 113.3km | Electrotech Cabling Systems Pty.Ltd is based in Young, NSW. |
| Stag Electrical, Solar & Refrigeration - Certified Solar Installers | 114.6km | Stag Electrical, Solar & Refrigeration - Certified Solar Installers is based in Young, NSW. |
| Glossy Aussie Solar | 118.5km | Glossy Aussie Solar is based in Lavington, NSW. |
| Next Generation Energy | 119.7km | Next Generation Energy is based in Lavington, NSW. |
| McSpark Electrical | 121.6km | McSpark Electrical is based in Albury, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Downside
Sunlight Hours in Downside
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 29 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Downside
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 35.0° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Downside, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Downsfield, QLD, which is about 1121.6 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.