Findon Creek is located in New South Wales about 105.1 km south of Brisbane and 14.6 km south west of Mount Gipps. Findon Creek has a latitude of 28.4 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Findon Creek, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Findon Creek 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. Findon Creek is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Findon Creek 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 Findon Creek will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Findon Creek
| 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 Findon Creek by month. The maximum is 6.61 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.23 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.36 | 6.49 |
| Feb | 20.96 | 5.82 |
| Mar | 18.81 | 5.22 |
| Apr | 16.28 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.25 | 3.68 |
| Jun | 11.62 | 3.23 |
| Jul | 12.87 | 3.58 |
| Aug | 15.83 | 4.40 |
| Sep | 19.13 | 5.31 |
| Oct | 21.29 | 5.91 |
| Nov | 23.27 | 6.46 |
| Dec | 23.81 | 6.61 |
Figures from the weather station at Glenlogan, which is approximately 64.4 km from Findon Creek.
Findon Creek, NSW is in the 2474 postcode area which has around 1439 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1520 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 3057 households in the 2474 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.88 kW) for about every 2.1 dwellings.
Here are 26 solar installers near to or in Findon Creek.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| David Ross Electrical & Solar | 32.8km | David Ross Electrical & Solar is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW. |
| Sunbeam Solar Systems | 38.9km | Sunbeam Solar Systems is based in Doon Doon, NSW. |
| Rainbow Power Company | 39.2km | Rainbow Power Company is based in Nimbin, NSW. |
| David Ross Electrical | 45.1km | David Ross Electrical is based in Eviron, NSW. |
| De Energy | 46.4km | De Energy is based in Kerry, QLD. |
| I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim | 46.6km | I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim is based in Banora Point, NSW. |
| Juno Energy | 46.9km | Juno Energy is based in Byron Bay, NSW. |
| Sungreen solutions | 47.3km | Sungreen solutions is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| GOAL SOLAR | 47.4km | GOAL SOLAR is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| Evolution Solar Experts | 48.2km | Evolution Solar Experts is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| Evolved Well Solar and Electrical- Byron Bay | 50.5km | Evolved Well Solar and Electrical- Byron Bay is based in Upper Wilsons Creek, NSW. |
| Prestige Solar | 50.9km | Prestige Solar is based in Fernvale, NSW. |
| Northern Solar | 53.3km | Northern Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW. |
| JDZ Solar and Electrical | 55.2km | JDZ Solar and Electrical is based in Casino, NSW. |
| Solar Sailes™ | 57.2km | Solar Sailes™ is based in Bonogin, QLD. |
| Omega Solar + Batteries | 57.3km | Omega Solar + Batteries is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Energy | 57.3km | Gold Coast Energy is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| Hay Solar | 58.3km | Hay Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW. |
| ProSolar Australia | 58.4km | ProSolar Australia is based in Bexhill, NSW. |
| Northern Rivers Solar & Electrical | 58.5km | Northern Rivers Solar & Electrical is based in South Lismore, NSW. |
| 24 Hour Solar Power | 58.7km | 24 Hour Solar Power is based in Lismore, NSW. |
| Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions | 58.7km | Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions is based in Tamborine Mountain, QLD. |
| Nickel Energy | 58.7km | Nickel Energy is based in Lismore, NSW. |
| sun energy experts | 58.8km | sun energy experts is based in Lismore, NSW. |
| Solahart Far North Coast | 60.0km | Solahart Far North Coast is based in East Lismore, NSW. |
| Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions | 60.2km | Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions is based in Worongary, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Findon Creek
Sunlight Hours in Findon Creek
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 Findon Creek
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 Findon Creek, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Findon, SA, which is about 1536.9 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.