Forest Range is located in South Australia about 18.3 km east of Adelaide and 1386.7 km south west of Oman Ama. Forest Range has a latitude of 34.9 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Forest Range, SA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Forest Range 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. Forest Range is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Forest Range 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 Forest Range will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Forest Range
| 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 Forest Range by month. The maximum is 7.47 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.97 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.89 | 7.47 |
| Feb | 23.36 | 6.49 |
| Mar | 18.52 | 5.14 |
| Apr | 13.08 | 3.63 |
| May | 8.73 | 2.42 |
| Jun | 7.10 | 1.97 |
| Jul | 7.73 | 2.15 |
| Aug | 10.59 | 2.94 |
| Sep | 14.83 | 4.12 |
| Oct | 19.75 | 5.49 |
| Nov | 23.73 | 6.59 |
| Dec | 25.72 | 7.14 |
Figures from the weather station at Lenswood, which is approximately 2.7 km from Forest Range.
Forest Range, SA is in the 5139 postcode area which has around 73 solar installations under 10 kW and about 93 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 151 households in the 5139 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.45 kW) for about every 2.1 dwellings.
Here are 23 solar installers near to or in Forest Range.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| TFA Solar | 5.6km | TFA Solar is based in Carey Gully, SA. |
| Solarspot | 11.7km | Solarspot is based in Rosslyn Park, SA. |
| Solarcare | 11.7km | Solarcare is based in Rosslyn Park, SA. |
| Bhullar Electricals & Solar | 11.7km | Bhullar Electricals & Solar is based in Newton, SA. |
| Design Ecology | 11.9km | Design Ecology is based in Stirling, SA. |
| SolarRun Paradise | 12.6km | SolarRun Paradise is based in Paradise, SA. |
| Solar Bull | 13.2km | Solar Bull is based in Dernancourt, SA. |
| MDB Solar | 13.2km | MDB Solar is based in Campbelltown, SA. |
| Micro Solar | 13.8km | Micro Solar is based in Campbelltown, SA. |
| Pure Built Services | 14.2km | Pure Built Services is based in Felixstow, SA. |
| Solar SA | 14.3km | Solar SA is based in Glynde, SA. |
| SOLAR PANELS INSTALLER ADELAIDE - SOLAR SECURE | 14.4km | SOLAR PANELS INSTALLER ADELAIDE - SOLAR SECURE is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Track Energy | 14.5km | Track Energy is based in Upper Hermitage, SA. |
| Fortune Solar | 14.5km | Fortune Solar is based in Adelaide, SA. |
| Quark Solar | 14.9km | Quark Solar is based in Littlehampton, SA. |
| Powitt Solar | 14.9km | Powitt Solar is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Solar Warehouse Australia | 14.9km | Solar Warehouse Australia is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Off Grid Solar | 14.9km | Off Grid Solar is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Adelaide Solar Warranty & Repairs | 14.9km | Adelaide Solar Warranty & Repairs is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Formula Green Energy Solutions | 15.2km | Formula Green Energy Solutions is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| JA Solar and Batteries | 15.3km | JA Solar and Batteries is based in Windsor Gardens, SA. |
| General Solar & Electrical Australia's Warehouse | 15.4km | General Solar & Electrical Australia's Warehouse is based in Windsor Gardens, SA. |
| Climat Solar Panels Adelaide | 15.5km | Climat Solar Panels Adelaide is based in Royston Park, SA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Forest Range
Sunlight Hours in Forest Range
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 29 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Forest Range
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Forest Range, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Forest Lodge, NSW, which is about 1140.6 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.