Fraser Island is located in Queensland about 247.8 km north of Brisbane and 55.3 km east of Torbanlea. Fraser Island has a latitude of 25.2 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Fraser Island, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Fraser Island 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. Fraser Island is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Fraser Island 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 Fraser Island will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Fraser Island
| 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 Fraser Island by month. The maximum is 6.87 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.52 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.03 | 6.68 |
| Feb | 21.85 | 6.07 |
| Mar | 19.86 | 5.52 |
| Apr | 17.26 | 4.80 |
| May | 14.31 | 3.97 |
| Jun | 12.67 | 3.52 |
| Jul | 13.80 | 3.83 |
| Aug | 16.88 | 4.69 |
| Sep | 20.20 | 5.61 |
| Oct | 22.49 | 6.25 |
| Nov | 24.52 | 6.81 |
| Dec | 24.74 | 6.87 |
Figures from the weather station at Brian Pastures, which is approximately 146.8 km from Fraser Island.
Fraser Island, QLD is in the 4581 postcode area which has around 425 solar installations under 10 kW and about 458 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 1306 households in the 4581 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.97 kW) for about every 3.1 dwellings.
Here are 28 solar installers near to or in Fraser Island.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| ALZ Group | 25.8km | ALZ Group is based in Hervey Bay, QLD. |
| Elevate Solar | 30.6km | Elevate Solar is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| Solahart Hervey Bay | 30.8km | Solahart Hervey Bay is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| 12 Volt Solar Systems | 31.1km | 12 Volt Solar Systems is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| Sunjuice Solar | 31.7km | Sunjuice Solar is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| Hush Energy - Wide Bay Solar Power | 34.6km | Hush Energy - Wide Bay Solar Power is based in Dundowran, QLD. |
| GCR Solar Hervey Bay | 40.1km | GCR Solar Hervey Bay is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| Off Grid Lifestyle Solutions | 43.6km | Off Grid Lifestyle Solutions is based in Booral, QLD. |
| Simple Solar Solutions | 43.6km | Simple Solar Solutions is based in Maryborough, QLD. |
| EAVA Solutions | 45.6km | EAVA Solutions is based in Toogoom, QLD. |
| Solarlife | 57.2km | Solarlife is based in Howard, QLD. |
| Energy Rich | 87.3km | Energy Rich is based in Thabeban, QLD. |
| Scott Burke Electrical | 87.3km | Scott Burke Electrical is based in Bundaberg East, QLD. |
| Solahart Bundaberg | 87.9km | Solahart Bundaberg is based in Bundaberg East, QLD. |
| Twyford Solar Bundaberg | 89.0km | Twyford Solar Bundaberg is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| AC Electrical & Air/ Bundaberg Solar | 89.0km | AC Electrical & Air/ Bundaberg Solar is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| Solar ‘N’ Sat | 89.3km | Solar ‘N’ Sat is based in Svensson Heights, QLD. |
| Local Solar Solutions | 90.0km | Local Solar Solutions is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| Haimes Industries | 94.1km | Haimes Industries is based in Svensson Heights, QLD. |
| SUNSAVER | 111.6km | SUNSAVER is based in Bundaberg, QLD. |
| Cooloola Solar Systems | 113.7km | Cooloola Solar Systems is based in Victory Heights, QLD. |
| Island Energy - Gympie | 115.3km | Island Energy - Gympie is based in Gympie, QLD. |
| Allways Earth | 116.4km | Allways Earth is based in Gympie, QLD. |
| Gin Gin Solar and Electrical | 116.8km | Gin Gin Solar and Electrical is based in Gin Gin, QLD. |
| Cool 2 Go | 121.6km | Cool 2 Go is based in Gin Gin, QLD. |
| Island Energy QLD | 126.8km | Island Energy QLD is based in Tewantin, QLD. |
| In Flow Solar Co | 128.7km | In Flow Solar Co is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
| EnergyOptions | 129.0km | EnergyOptions is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Fraser Island
Sunlight Hours in Fraser Island
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 42 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Fraser Island
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 25.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Fraser Island, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Fraser, ACT, which is about 1173.8 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.