Are Solar Panels Worth It In Gilberton?

Gilberton is located in Queensland about 39.4 km south east of Brisbane and 11.0 km south east of Edens Landing. Gilberton has a latitude of 27.7 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Gilberton, QLD

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Gilberton 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. Gilberton is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.

This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Gilberton 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 Gilberton will be reduced. It goes down every year.

Solar Power Rebate for Gilberton

Rebate for Gilberton Solar Systems
System SizeST CertsValue
3 kW29$1157.10
4 kW38$1516.20
5 kW48$1915.20
6 kW58$2314.20
6.6 kW63$2513.70
10 kW96$3830.40
12 kW116$4628.40
15 kW145$5785.50

Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Gilberton by month. The maximum is 6.61 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.23 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Gilberton
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan23.366.49
Feb20.965.82
Mar18.815.22
Apr16.284.52
May13.253.68
Jun11.623.23
Jul12.873.58
Aug15.834.40
Sep19.135.31
Oct21.295.91
Nov23.276.46
Dec23.816.61

Figures from the weather station at Glenlogan, which is approximately 28.8 km from Gilberton.

Gilberton, QLD is in the 4208 postcode area which has around 4233 solar installations under 10 kW and about 4711 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 7771 households in the 4208 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.46 kW) for about every 1.8 dwellings.

Here are 25 solar installers near to or in Gilberton.

Solar Installers near toGilberton
NameDistanceDetails
SolarGreen3.3kmSolarGreen is based in Stapylton, QLD.
Heliocol Solar5.1kmHeliocol Solar is based in Yatala, QLD.
SOLAR MINER7.9kmSOLAR MINER is based in Beenleigh, QLD.
Solarwise10.7kmSolarwise is based in Loganholme, QLD.
The Energy Depot10.8kmThe Energy Depot is based in Kings Park, NSW.
Solar Savings Now.10.9kmSolar Savings Now. is based in Loganholme, QLD.
GI Energy11.2kmGI Energy is based in Loganholme, QLD.
Solar Run Bellbird Park12.3kmSolar Run Bellbird Park is based in Bethania, QLD.
EcoBoost Solar12.4kmEcoBoost Solar is based in Redland Bay, QLD.
REA Solar13.1kmREA Solar is based in Redland Bay, QLD.
Solenergy Group - solar panels and battery storage13.2kmSolenergy Group - solar panels and battery storage is based in Redland Bay, QLD.
brisbane solar energy14.4kmbrisbane solar energy is based in Waterford West, QLD.
SolarArk Australia (Queensland)14.4kmSolarArk Australia (Queensland) is based in Shailer Park, QLD.
Switch Solar Solutions14.5kmSwitch Solar Solutions is based in Shailer Park, QLD.
Key Solar14.6kmKey Solar is based in Hope Island, QLD.
Sun Solar Australia14.7kmSun Solar Australia is based in Waterford West, QLD.
No Grid Solar14.9kmNo Grid Solar is based in Upper Coomera, QLD.
OZ SOLAR WORLD15.3kmOZ SOLAR WORLD is based in Upper Coomera, QLD.
Taylor Energy16.2kmTaylor Energy is based in Meadowbrook, QLD.
Sustainable Solar Solutions16.3kmSustainable Solar Solutions is based in Meadowbrook, QLD.
Mercury Solar Systems17.5kmMercury Solar Systems is based in Logan Reserve, QLD.
Qis Energy17.7kmQis Energy is based in Kingston, QLD.
RAYNERGY18.4kmRAYNERGY is based in Park Ridge, QLD.
Brisbane Solar Panel19.1kmBrisbane Solar Panel is based in Springwood, QLD.
Electrical Lightbringers | Solar Panel Installers | Solar Retailers | electrical contractors19.8kmElectrical Lightbringers | Solar Panel Installers | Solar Retailers | electrical contractors is based in Crestmead, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Gilberton

Sunlight Hours in Gilberton

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 53 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Gilberton

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.7° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Gilberton, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Gilberton, SA, which is about 1601.5 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.