Fletcher is located in Queensland about 183.9 km south west of Brisbane and 21.1 km south of Amiens. Fletcher has a latitude of 28.8 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Fletcher, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Fletcher 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. Fletcher is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Fletcher 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 Fletcher will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Fletcher
| 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 Fletcher 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 66.7 km from Fletcher.
Fletcher, QLD is in the 4381 postcode area which has around 132 solar installations under 10 kW and about 151 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 342 households in the 4381 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.25 kW) for about every 2.6 dwellings.
Here are 7 solar installers near to or in Fletcher.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Blessing | 14.5km | Solar Blessing is based in Stanthorpe, QLD. |
| Gathered Energy | 18.4km | Gathered Energy is based in Applethorpe, QLD. |
| Warwick Solar Panels | 61.3km | Warwick Solar Panels is based in Warwick, QLD. |
| Run On Sun Australia | 71.4km | Run On Sun Australia is based in Emmaville, NSW. |
| Knights Electrical Services (QLD) | 114.6km | Knights Electrical Services (QLD) is based in Millmerran, QLD. |
| JDZ Solar and Electrical | 116.2km | JDZ Solar and Electrical is based in Casino, NSW. |
| Solar and Batteries Direct | 117.1km | Solar and Batteries Direct is based in Millmerran, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Fletcher
Sunlight Hours in Fletcher
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 58 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Fletcher
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.8° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Fletcher, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Fletcher, NSW, which is about 455.9 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.