Dum Dum is located in New South Wales about 107.4 km south of Brisbane and 12.2 km north of Upper Main Arm. Dum Dum has a latitude of 28.4 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Dum Dum, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Dum Dum 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. Dum Dum is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Dum Dum 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 Dum Dum will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Dum Dum
| 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 Dum Dum by month. The maximum is 6.55 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.98 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.48 | 6.52 |
| Feb | 20.71 | 5.75 |
| Mar | 17.93 | 4.98 |
| Apr | 15.29 | 4.25 |
| May | 12.29 | 3.41 |
| Jun | 10.74 | 2.98 |
| Jul | 12.07 | 3.35 |
| Aug | 15.31 | 4.25 |
| Sep | 18.79 | 5.22 |
| Oct | 21.01 | 5.84 |
| Nov | 22.95 | 6.37 |
| Dec | 23.57 | 6.55 |
Figures from the weather station at Alstonville, which is approximately 52.6 km from Dum Dum.
Dum Dum, NSW is in the 2484 postcode area which has around 4046 solar installations under 10 kW and about 4384 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 7629 households in the 2484 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.08 kW) for about every 1.9 dwellings.
Here are 23 solar installers near to or in Dum Dum.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Prestige Solar | 7.3km | Prestige Solar is based in Fernvale, NSW. |
| David Ross Electrical | 8.7km | David Ross Electrical is based in Eviron, NSW. |
| Northern Solar | 11.4km | Northern Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW. |
| Sunbeam Solar Systems | 12.2km | Sunbeam Solar Systems is based in Doon Doon, NSW. |
| I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim | 13.9km | I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim is based in Banora Point, NSW. |
| Evolved Well Solar and Electrical- Byron Bay | 15.6km | Evolved Well Solar and Electrical- Byron Bay is based in Upper Wilsons Creek, NSW. |
| David Ross Electrical & Solar | 20.1km | David Ross Electrical & Solar is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW. |
| Static Solar & Electrical | 21.5km | Static Solar & Electrical is based in Terranora, NSW. |
| Genevo Renewables | 23.2km | Genevo Renewables is based in Bogangar, NSW. |
| Hay Solar | 23.7km | Hay Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW. |
| Discovery Solar | 23.7km | Discovery Solar is based in The Pocket, NSW. |
| Sun Connect Solar | 23.9km | Sun Connect Solar is based in Mullumbimby, NSW. |
| Industrial Electrics Solar Casuarina | 24.4km | Industrial Electrics Solar Casuarina is based in Casuarina, NSW. |
| East Point Power | 25.2km | East Point Power is based in Mullumbimby, NSW. |
| Rainbow Power Company | 25.3km | Rainbow Power Company is based in Nimbin, NSW. |
| Twin solar | 25.9km | Twin solar is based in Banora Point, NSW. |
| Fresh Energy Solar | 26.2km | Fresh Energy Solar is based in Chinderah, NSW. |
| Hardy Electrical & Solar | 26.2km | Hardy Electrical & Solar is based in Kingscliff, NSW. |
| Professional Solar Services | 28.6km | Professional Solar Services is based in Tweed Heads West, NSW. |
| Quantum Solar | 28.8km | Quantum Solar is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW. |
| Meridian Solar | 29.7km | Meridian Solar is based in Currumbin Waters, QLD. |
| Solar Bridge | 30.3km | Solar Bridge is based in Currumbin Waters, QLD. |
| Integrity Electrical Ltd | 30.5km | Integrity Electrical Ltd is based in Elanora, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Dum Dum
Sunlight Hours in Dum Dum
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 56 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Dum Dum
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Dum Dum, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Dulyalbin, WA, which is about 3306.3 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.