Gilston is located in Queensland about 68.7 km south east of Brisbane and 11.0 km west of Surfers Paradise. Gilston has a latitude of 28.0 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Gilston, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Gilston 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. Gilston is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Gilston 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 Gilston will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Gilston
| 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 Gilston by month. The maximum is 6.61 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.23 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.36 | 6.49 |
| Feb | 20.96 | 5.82 |
| Mar | 18.81 | 5.22 |
| Apr | 16.28 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.25 | 3.68 |
| Jun | 11.62 | 3.23 |
| Jul | 12.87 | 3.58 |
| Aug | 15.83 | 4.40 |
| Sep | 19.13 | 5.31 |
| Oct | 21.29 | 5.91 |
| Nov | 23.27 | 6.46 |
| Dec | 23.81 | 6.61 |
Figures from the weather station at Glenlogan, which is approximately 37.5 km from Gilston.
Gilston, QLD is in the 4211 postcode area which has around 10387 solar installations under 10 kW and about 11222 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 23356 households in the 4211 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.21 kW) for about every 2.2 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Gilston.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Jasmin Solar. | 4.3km | Jasmin Solar. is based in Carrara, QLD. |
| SunUp Solar Solutions | 4.5km | SunUp Solar Solutions is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| Future Solar Australia | 4.6km | Future Solar Australia is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD. |
| Blue Planet Solar | 4.7km | Blue Planet Solar is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| Imperial Solar | 4.7km | Imperial Solar is based in Helensvale, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions | 5.0km | Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions is based in Worongary, QLD. |
| Achievers Energy | 8.8km | Achievers Energy is based in Molendinar, QLD. |
| Omega Solar + Batteries | 9.6km | Omega Solar + Batteries is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Energy | 9.6km | Gold Coast Energy is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| DIY Solar | 9.8km | DIY Solar is based in Arundel, QLD. |
| Double Flow Solar Power Company | 10.2km | Double Flow Solar Power Company is based in Merrimac, QLD. |
| Solar Run Broadbeach | 10.4km | Solar Run Broadbeach is based in Mermaid Waters, QLD. |
| Universe Solar | 10.5km | Universe Solar is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Central Solar Systems | 10.5km | Central Solar Systems is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Solar Sailes™ | 10.7km | Solar Sailes™ is based in Bonogin, QLD. |
| Your Choice Solar | 10.7km | Your Choice Solar is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Supreme Solar Power | 10.8km | Supreme Solar Power is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions | 11.6km | Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions is based in Tamborine Mountain, QLD. |
| Rowland Solar | 11.8km | Rowland Solar is based in Mermaid Waters, QLD. |
| The Saviour Group | 11.9km | The Saviour Group is based in Surfers Paradise, QLD. |
| Base Electrical and Solar Energy | 12.2km | Base Electrical and Solar Energy is based in Surfers Paradise, QLD. |
| Goodlife Solar | 12.5km | Goodlife Solar is based in Arundel, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Solar Systems | 12.9km | Gold Coast Solar Systems is based in Miami, QLD. |
| Arkana Energy Solar | 12.9km | Arkana Energy Solar is based in Coombabah, QLD. |
| Stored Power | 13.0km | Stored Power is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
| Pugin Power | 13.0km | Pugin Power is based in Biggera Waters, QLD. |
| Econnect Solar | 13.4km | Econnect Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Gilston
Sunlight Hours in Gilston
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 54 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Gilston
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.0° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Gilston, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Gilroyd, WA, which is about 3772.9 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.