Galga is located in South Australia about 123.2 km east of Adelaide and 1286.1 km south west of Oman Ama. Galga has a latitude of 34.7 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Galga, SA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Galga 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. Galga is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Galga 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 Galga will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Galga
| 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 Galga by month. The maximum is 7.72 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.37 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.78 | 7.72 |
| Feb | 24.60 | 6.83 |
| Mar | 20.07 | 5.57 |
| Apr | 14.53 | 4.04 |
| May | 10.38 | 2.88 |
| Jun | 8.52 | 2.37 |
| Jul | 9.33 | 2.59 |
| Aug | 12.47 | 3.46 |
| Sep | 16.61 | 4.61 |
| Oct | 21.53 | 5.98 |
| Nov | 25.11 | 6.97 |
| Dec | 27.32 | 7.59 |
Figures from the weather station at Loxton, which is approximately 69.3 km from Galga.
Galga, SA is in the 5308 postcode area which has around 25 solar installations under 10 kW and about 26 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 84 households in the 5308 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.68 kW) for about every 3.4 dwellings.
Here are 14 solar installers near to or in Galga.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Climat Air Conditioning & Solar | 28.4km | Climat Air Conditioning & Solar is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| GB Electrical | 60.5km | GB Electrical is based in Waikerie, SA. |
| Creative Pools & Landscaping | 66.8km | Creative Pools & Landscaping is based in Loxton, SA. |
| Ash Monty Electrical | 66.9km | Ash Monty Electrical is based in Loxton, SA. |
| Electrical Pro | 73.6km | Electrical Pro is based in Murray Bridge, SA. |
| Efficient Electrical & AirConditioning | 73.6km | Efficient Electrical & AirConditioning is based in Tailem Bend, SA. |
| Ezy Power Australia | 91.3km | Ezy Power Australia is based in Tanunda, SA. |
| YES Solar | 98.7km | YES Solar is based in Paringa, SA. |
| Redmud Green Energy | 98.8km | Redmud Green Energy is based in Paringa, SA. |
| YES Energy | 98.8km | YES Energy is based in Paringa, SA. |
| Switch Energy | 100.7km | Switch Energy is based in One Tree Hill, SA. |
| Quark Solar | 103.5km | Quark Solar is based in Littlehampton, SA. |
| Australia Moore Energy (Solar and Battery Solutions） | 103.5km | Australia Moore Energy (Solar and Battery Solutions） is based in Mount Barker, SA. |
| Solar Wholesalers | 103.7km | Solar Wholesalers is based in Mount Barker, SA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Galga
Sunlight Hours in Galga
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 28 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Galga
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.7° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Galga, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Galambine, NSW, which is about 923.8 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.