Are Solar Panels Worth It In Engadine?

Engadine is located in New South Wales about 28.4 km south west of Sydney and 579.3 km south west of Esk. Engadine has a latitude of 34.1 degrees South.

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

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Engadine

Rebate for Engadine 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 Engadine by month. The maximum is 6.49 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.39 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Engadine
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan23.026.39
Feb20.215.61
Mar16.974.71
Apr13.613.78
May10.372.88
Jun8.612.39
Jul9.822.73
Aug13.113.64
Sep16.894.69
Oct20.085.58
Nov21.686.02
Dec23.376.49

Figures from the weather station at Sydney Airport, which is approximately 19.9 km from Engadine.

Engadine, NSW is in the 2233 postcode area which has around 2075 solar installations under 10 kW and about 2233 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 9291 households in the 2233 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.20 kW) for about every 4.5 dwellings.

Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Engadine.

Solar Installers near toEngadine
NameDistanceDetails
Solar Panel Supplies3.7kmSolar Panel Supplies is based in Heathcote, NSW.
Australian Solar Installations5.5kmAustralian Solar Installations is based in Menai, NSW.
NATRIX Electrical7.1kmNATRIX Electrical is based in Gymea Bay, NSW.
O'Brien Electrical and Solar Sutherland7.4kmO'Brien Electrical and Solar Sutherland is based in Kirrawee, NSW.
JJA SOLAR8.0kmJJA SOLAR is based in Alfords Point, NSW.
MGA Solar8.5kmMGA Solar is based in Como, NSW.
Impressive Electrical & Solar10.3kmImpressive Electrical & Solar is based in Miranda, NSW.
Andrews Solar Suppliers10.7kmAndrews Solar Suppliers is based in Revesby Heights, NSW.
AG Solar11.2kmAG Solar is based in Caringbah, NSW.
K2 Solar11.8kmK2 Solar is based in Taren Point, NSW.
Sunflow Solar11.9kmSunflow Solar is based in Peakhurst, NSW.
ASV Solar12.0kmASV Solar is based in Mortdale, NSW.
Australia Wide Solar12.0kmAustralia Wide Solar is based in Peakhurst, NSW.
Solar Concepts12.2kmSolar Concepts is based in Woolooware, NSW.
DSolar Sydney12.3kmDSolar Sydney is based in Peakhurst, NSW.
Sydney Air and Solar12.4kmSydney Air and Solar is based in Peakhurst, NSW.
Athena Solar12.6kmAthena Solar is based in Peakhurst, NSW.
Valist Solar12.6kmValist Solar is based in Cronulla, NSW.
Wilson's Beauty13.8kmWilson's Beauty is based in Hurstville, NSW.
Outback Solar14.0kmOutback Solar is based in Revesby, NSW.
Instyle Solar Sydney14.1kmInstyle Solar Sydney is based in Revesby, NSW.
Solar World14.7kmSolar World is based in Bankstown, NSW.
SOLARWATT Australia.14.7kmSOLARWATT Australia. is based in Riverwood, NSW.
Sure Solar Sydney14.8kmSure Solar Sydney is based in Riverwood, NSW.
Ausgreen Solar Solutions (Parramatta)14.8kmAusgreen Solar Solutions (Parramatta) is based in Revesby, NSW.
TAS Green Solar14.8kmTAS Green Solar is based in Revesby, NSW.
ENDEAVOUR SOLAR15.1kmENDEAVOUR SOLAR is based in Ingleburn, NSW.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Engadine

Sunlight Hours in Engadine

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 24 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Engadine

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.1° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Engadine, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Enfield South, NSW, which is about 20.8 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.