Are Solar Panels Worth It In Elland?

Elland is located in New South Wales about 256.9 km south of Brisbane and 73.0 km south west of Esk. Elland has a latitude of 29.8 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Elland, NSW

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Elland 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. Elland is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.

This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Elland 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 Elland will be reduced. It goes down every year.

Solar Power Rebate for Elland

Rebate for Elland Solar Systems
System SizeST CertsValue
3 kW29$1157.10
4 kW38$1516.20
5 kW48$1915.20
6 kW58$2314.20
6.6 kW63$2513.70
10 kW96$3830.40
12 kW116$4628.40
15 kW145$5785.50

Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Elland by month. The maximum is 6.51 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.90 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Elland
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan23.456.51
Feb20.805.78
Mar17.804.95
Apr15.384.27
May12.093.36
Jun10.452.90
Jul11.583.22
Aug15.074.19
Sep18.595.16
Oct20.755.76
Nov22.016.11
Dec22.906.36

Figures from the weather station at Coffs Harbour, which is approximately 63.9 km from Elland.

Elland, NSW is in the 2460 postcode area which has around 5021 solar installations under 10 kW and about 5409 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 12512 households in the 2460 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.34 kW) for about every 2.5 dwellings.

Here are 24 solar installers near to or in Elland.

Solar Installers near toElland
NameDistanceDetails
Jcn Energy11.0kmJcn Energy is based in Grafton, NSW.
The Solar Collective11.4kmThe Solar Collective is based in Grafton, NSW.
Northern Rivers Renewable Energy12.8kmNorthern Rivers Renewable Energy is based in Minnie Water, NSW.
Maclean Auto Electrical Solar World46.1kmMaclean Auto Electrical Solar World is based in Maclean, NSW.
Day Solar and Electrical Solutions49.0kmDay Solar and Electrical Solutions is based in Woolgoolga, NSW.
ACS Solar49.1kmACS Solar is based in Woolgoolga, NSW.
All About Solar52.1kmAll About Solar is based in Pillar Valley, NSW.
Solar Powered Homes54.3kmSolar Powered Homes is based in Moonee Beach, NSW.
GZED Electrical55.8kmGZED Electrical is based in Palmers Island, NSW.
Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Yamba58.0kmEcosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Yamba is based in Yamba, NSW.
JMB Solar Solutions58.0kmJMB Solar Solutions is based in Yamba, NSW.
Solahart Coffs Coast61.6kmSolahart Coffs Coast is based in Coffs Harbour, NSW.
Lime Solar Cleaning61.7kmLime Solar Cleaning is based in Coffs Harbour, NSW.
Arkana Energy62.5kmArkana Energy is based in Coffs Harbour, NSW.
Infinity Power Coffs Harbour63.3kmInfinity Power Coffs Harbour is based in Coffs Harbour, NSW.
SAE Group63.3kmSAE Group is based in Ballina, NSW.
Mega Watt Power (Si Clean Energy) EST 198963.4kmMega Watt Power (Si Clean Energy) EST 1989 is based in Coffs Harbour, NSW.
Coffs Solar Energy63.5kmCoffs Solar Energy is based in North Boambee Valley, NSW.
Commercial Solar Energy63.5kmCommercial Solar Energy is based in Coffs Harbour, NSW.
Solar Depot - NSW63.8kmSolar Depot - NSW is based in Coffs Harbour, NSW.
Solar Run Mid North Coast69.2kmSolar Run Mid North Coast is based in Sawtell, NSW.
Jimmy's Electrical & Solar91.7kmJimmy's Electrical & Solar is based in Valla Beach, NSW.
Birks Solar & Electrical97.4kmBirks Solar & Electrical is based in Nambucca Heads, NSW.
JDZ Solar and Electrical100.8kmJDZ Solar and Electrical is based in Casino, NSW.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Elland

Sunlight Hours in Elland

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 2 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Elland

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 29.8° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Elland, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Ellalong, NSW, which is about 378.8 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.