Gilles Downs is located in South Australia about 272.8 km north west of Adelaide and 1463.8 km west of Oman Ama. Gilles Downs has a latitude of 32.9 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Gilles Downs, SA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Gilles Downs 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. Gilles Downs is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Gilles Downs 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 Gilles Downs will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Gilles Downs
| 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 Gilles Downs by month. The maximum is 7.70 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.59 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.73 | 7.70 |
| Feb | 24.60 | 6.83 |
| Mar | 20.00 | 5.56 |
| Apr | 14.91 | 4.14 |
| May | 10.91 | 3.03 |
| Jun | 9.31 | 2.59 |
| Jul | 10.13 | 2.82 |
| Aug | 13.04 | 3.62 |
| Sep | 17.23 | 4.79 |
| Oct | 21.40 | 5.95 |
| Nov | 24.83 | 6.90 |
| Dec | 26.79 | 7.44 |
Figures from the weather station at Kyancutta, which is approximately 129.6 km from Gilles Downs.
Gilles Downs, SA is in the 5611 postcode area which has no solar installations under 10 kW. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
Here are 7 solar installers near to or in Gilles Downs.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Allstar Electrical | 60.0km | Allstar Electrical is based in Whyalla Norrie, SA. |
| CTI Solar and Electrical | 62.9km | CTI Solar and Electrical is based in Whyalla, SA. |
| SolarReserve | 92.1km | SolarReserve is based in Port Augusta, SA. |
| Flinders Solutions | 92.6km | Flinders Solutions is based in Port Augusta, SA. |
| MF Solar & Electrical | 93.1km | MF Solar & Electrical is based in Port Augusta, SA. |
| EP Wiring Services | 95.9km | EP Wiring Services is based in Cleve, SA. |
| Town Country Solar Port Pirie | 105.6km | Town Country Solar Port Pirie is based in Port Pirie West, SA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Gilles Downs
Sunlight Hours in Gilles Downs
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 18 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Gilles Downs
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 32.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Gilles Downs, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Gillentown, SA, which is about 190.2 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.