Dundathu is located in Queensland about 224.2 km north of Brisbane and 18.6 km south east of Torbanlea. Dundathu has a latitude of 25.5 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Dundathu, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Dundathu 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. Dundathu is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Dundathu 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 Dundathu will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Dundathu
| 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 Dundathu by month. The maximum is 6.87 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.52 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.03 | 6.68 |
| Feb | 21.85 | 6.07 |
| Mar | 19.86 | 5.52 |
| Apr | 17.26 | 4.80 |
| May | 14.31 | 3.97 |
| Jun | 12.67 | 3.52 |
| Jul | 13.80 | 3.83 |
| Aug | 16.88 | 4.69 |
| Sep | 20.20 | 5.61 |
| Oct | 22.49 | 6.25 |
| Nov | 24.52 | 6.81 |
| Dec | 24.74 | 6.87 |
Figures from the weather station at Brian Pastures, which is approximately 100.3 km from Dundathu.
Dundathu, QLD is in the 4650 postcode area which has around 6069 solar installations under 10 kW and about 6338 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 16192 households in the 4650 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.96 kW) for about every 2.7 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Dundathu.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Solar Solutions | 7.3km | Simple Solar Solutions is based in Maryborough, QLD. |
| Off Grid Lifestyle Solutions | 7.3km | Off Grid Lifestyle Solutions is based in Booral, QLD. |
| GCR Solar Hervey Bay | 19.4km | GCR Solar Hervey Bay is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| Hush Energy - Wide Bay Solar Power | 20.3km | Hush Energy - Wide Bay Solar Power is based in Dundowran, QLD. |
| Solarlife | 21.9km | Solarlife is based in Howard, QLD. |
| Sunjuice Solar | 22.6km | Sunjuice Solar is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| Solahart Hervey Bay | 22.9km | Solahart Hervey Bay is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| 12 Volt Solar Systems | 23.0km | 12 Volt Solar Systems is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| Elevate Solar | 23.1km | Elevate Solar is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| ALZ Group | 23.5km | ALZ Group is based in Hervey Bay, QLD. |
| EAVA Solutions | 24.5km | EAVA Solutions is based in Toogoom, QLD. |
| Haimes Industries | 64.6km | Haimes Industries is based in Svensson Heights, QLD. |
| SUNSAVER | 67.8km | SUNSAVER is based in Bundaberg, QLD. |
| Energy Rich | 73.1km | Energy Rich is based in Thabeban, QLD. |
| Solar ‘N’ Sat | 75.2km | Solar ‘N’ Sat is based in Svensson Heights, QLD. |
| Twyford Solar Bundaberg | 76.2km | Twyford Solar Bundaberg is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| AC Electrical & Air/ Bundaberg Solar | 76.2km | AC Electrical & Air/ Bundaberg Solar is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| Solahart Bundaberg | 76.4km | Solahart Bundaberg is based in Bundaberg East, QLD. |
| Scott Burke Electrical | 76.7km | Scott Burke Electrical is based in Bundaberg East, QLD. |
| Local Solar Solutions | 77.0km | Local Solar Solutions is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| Cooloola Solar Systems | 78.9km | Cooloola Solar Systems is based in Victory Heights, QLD. |
| Island Energy - Gympie | 79.7km | Island Energy - Gympie is based in Gympie, QLD. |
| Allways Earth | 81.5km | Allways Earth is based in Gympie, QLD. |
| Gin Gin Solar and Electrical | 88.8km | Gin Gin Solar and Electrical is based in Gin Gin, QLD. |
| Cool 2 Go | 93.6km | Cool 2 Go is based in Gin Gin, QLD. |
| Island Energy QLD | 104.9km | Island Energy QLD is based in Tewantin, QLD. |
| Stephs Commercial Solar | 107.3km | Stephs Commercial Solar is based in Gunalda, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Dundathu
Sunlight Hours in Dundathu
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 43 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Dundathu
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 25.5° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Dundathu, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Dundas Valley, NSW, which is about 939.6 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.