Fitzroy North is located in Victoria about 4.0 km north east of Melbourne and 1182.1 km south west of Lyra. Fitzroy North has a latitude of 37.8 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Fitzroy North, VIC
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Fitzroy North 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. Fitzroy North is in Climate Zone 4 which has a rating of 1.185.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Fitzroy North during 2024 would give you 82 ST Certificates worth $3271.80 (at an STC price of $39.90 each).
If you wait until 2025 for your panels the rebate in Fitzroy North will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Fitzroy North
| System Size | ST Certs | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | 24 | $957.60 |
| 4 kW | 33 | $1316.70 |
| 5 kW | 41 | $1635.90 |
| 6 kW | 49 | $1955.10 |
| 6.6 kW | 54 | $2154.60 |
| 10 kW | 82 | $3271.80 |
| 12 kW | 99 | $3950.10 |
| 15 kW | 124 | $4947.60 |
Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Fitzroy North by month. The maximum is 6.75 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.74 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.31 | 6.75 |
| Feb | 21.10 | 5.86 |
| Mar | 16.39 | 4.55 |
| Apr | 11.24 | 3.12 |
| May | 7.69 | 2.14 |
| Jun | 6.28 | 1.74 |
| Jul | 6.99 | 1.94 |
| Aug | 9.87 | 2.74 |
| Sep | 13.41 | 3.72 |
| Oct | 17.91 | 4.98 |
| Nov | 21.31 | 5.92 |
| Dec | 24.03 | 6.68 |
Figures from the weather station at Melbourne, which is approximately 3.0 km from Fitzroy North.
Fitzroy North, VIC is in the 3068 postcode area which has around 857 solar installations under 10 kW and about 893 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 6059 households in the 3068 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.41 kW) for about every 7.1 dwellings.
Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Fitzroy North.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Solgen Energy Group (VIC) | 1.4km | Solgen Energy Group (VIC) is based in Fitzroy, VIC. |
| My Australian Solar | 1.5km | My Australian Solar is based in Fitzroy, VIC. |
| SolarQuip | 1.7km | SolarQuip is based in Carlton, VIC. |
| Solar Flow | 2.2km | Solar Flow is based in Brunswick East, VIC. |
| Net Zero Co | 2.4km | Net Zero Co is based in South Melbourne, VIC. |
| Climasolar | 2.6km | Climasolar is based in Collingwood, VIC. |
| Ohm Power | 2.6km | Ohm Power is based in Carlton, VIC. |
| ALLSTAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 2.6km | ALLSTAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS is based in Collingwood, VIC. |
| AUSTRALIAN SOLAR AND ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 2.6km | AUSTRALIAN SOLAR AND ENERGY SOLUTIONS is based in Collingwood, VIC. |
| Pro Solar | 2.8km | Pro Solar is based in Carlton, VIC. |
| oz greens power | 2.8km | oz greens power is based in Thornbury, VIC. |
| Sunrise Innovations | 2.9km | Sunrise Innovations is based in Carlton, VIC. |
| SOLAR ENGINEERS | 3.0km | SOLAR ENGINEERS is based in Brunswick, VIC. |
| Sanshri Solar | 3.0km | Sanshri Solar is based in Parkville, VIC. |
| Ever Green Solar and Building | 3.2km | Ever Green Solar and Building is based in Parkville, VIC. |
| Parker Solar Group | 3.3km | Parker Solar Group is based in Melbourne, VIC. |
| Optimal Power Solutions Australia | 3.3km | Optimal Power Solutions Australia is based in Brunswick, VIC. |
| Solar Panels Melbourne | 3.4km | Solar Panels Melbourne is based in North Melbourne, VIC. |
| LuvSolar Solar Power Systems Melbourne | 3.4km | LuvSolar Solar Power Systems Melbourne is based in North Melbourne, VIC. |
| Solarzen | 3.4km | Solarzen is based in Melbourne, VIC. |
| Sales Expert | 3.5km | Sales Expert is based in Melbourne, VIC. |
| Allume Energy | 3.6km | Allume Energy is based in Richmond, VIC. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Fitzroy North
Sunlight Hours in Fitzroy North
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 45 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Fitzroy North
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 37.8° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Fitzroy North, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Fitzroy Island, QLD, which is about 2320.5 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.