Emu Vale is located in Queensland about 114.4 km south west of Brisbane and 29.8 km west of Carneys Creek. Emu Vale has a latitude of 28.2 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Emu Vale, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Emu Vale 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. Emu Vale is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Emu Vale 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 Emu Vale will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Emu Vale
| 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 Emu Vale by month. The maximum is 6.91 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.21 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.67 | 6.85 |
| Feb | 22.12 | 6.14 |
| Mar | 19.51 | 5.42 |
| Apr | 16.74 | 4.65 |
| May | 13.39 | 3.72 |
| Jun | 11.55 | 3.21 |
| Jul | 12.69 | 3.53 |
| Aug | 16.00 | 4.44 |
| Sep | 19.41 | 5.39 |
| Oct | 22.08 | 6.13 |
| Nov | 24.05 | 6.68 |
| Dec | 24.87 | 6.91 |
Figures from the weather station at Warwick, which is approximately 14.1 km from Emu Vale.
Emu Vale, QLD is in the 4371 postcode area which has around 163 solar installations under 10 kW and about 172 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 354 households in the 4371 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.98 kW) for about every 2.2 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Emu Vale.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Warwick Solar Panels | 23.0km | Warwick Solar Panels is based in Warwick, QLD. |
| Gathered Energy | 52.0km | Gathered Energy is based in Applethorpe, QLD. |
| Solar Blessing | 56.0km | Solar Blessing is based in Stanthorpe, QLD. |
| Australian Solar Industries. | 66.3km | Australian Solar Industries. is based in Laidley, QLD. |
| EcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Toowoomba | 74.3km | EcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Toowoomba is based in Middle Ridge, QLD. |
| solar energy & battery storage solutions | 75.4km | solar energy & battery storage solutions is based in Rangeville, QLD. |
| GCM Maintenance Services | 76.4km | GCM Maintenance Services is based in Toowoomba City, QLD. |
| Electrical Sensations - Solar Power Professionals | 77.2km | Electrical Sensations - Solar Power Professionals is based in Drayton, QLD. |
| Premo Electrical | 77.5km | Premo Electrical is based in South Toowoomba, QLD. |
| Aspire Energy | 78.6km | Aspire Energy is based in Toowoomba City, QLD. |
| Orange Solar Power | 78.6km | Orange Solar Power is based in South Toowoomba, QLD. |
| Sure Solar Toowoomba | 78.6km | Sure Solar Toowoomba is based in Toowoomba City, QLD. |
| Algotech Solar Solutions | 78.6km | Algotech Solar Solutions is based in Toowoomba City, QLD. |
| GOAL SOLAR | 78.7km | GOAL SOLAR is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| De Energy | 78.7km | De Energy is based in Kerry, QLD. |
| Sungreen solutions | 78.7km | Sungreen solutions is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| Evolution Solar Experts | 78.8km | Evolution Solar Experts is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| Adapt Energy - Solar Panels Toowoomba | 79.3km | Adapt Energy - Solar Panels Toowoomba is based in Toowoomba City, QLD. |
| AllSafe Darling Downs | 79.4km | AllSafe Darling Downs is based in Toowoomba City, QLD. |
| Enwise Electrical Solar and Air Conditioning Toowoomba | 80.0km | Enwise Electrical Solar and Air Conditioning Toowoomba is based in Toowoomba City, QLD. |
| Solahart Darling Downs (Toowoomba Solar Centre) | 80.4km | Solahart Darling Downs (Toowoomba Solar Centre) is based in Toowoomba City, QLD. |
| Solar Gate Opener - Sliding/Swing/Double Swing Gate in Toowoomba | 80.9km | Solar Gate Opener - Sliding/Swing/Double Swing Gate in Toowoomba is based in North Toowoomba, QLD. |
| Ozzie Solar Clean | 81.3km | Ozzie Solar Clean is based in Flinders View, QLD. |
| Proven Energy | 81.6km | Proven Energy is based in North Toowoomba, QLD. |
| Lockyer Solar | 81.6km | Lockyer Solar is based in North Toowoomba, QLD. |
| Swift Energy Group | 81.7km | Swift Energy Group is based in Glenvale, QLD. |
| Solar Panel Equipment and Wind Power - purchasing buying Co Op | 82.2km | Solar Panel Equipment and Wind Power - purchasing buying Co Op is based in Regency Downs, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Emu Vale
Sunlight Hours in Emu Vale
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 55 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Emu Vale
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Emu Vale, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Emu Swamp, NSW, which is about 637.0 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.