Are Solar Panels Worth It In Glen Niven?

Glen Niven is located in Queensland about 161.9 km south west of Brisbane and 12.0 km south east of Pozieres. Glen Niven has a latitude of 28.6 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Glen Niven, QLD

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Glen Niven

Rebate for Glen Niven 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 Glen Niven by month. The maximum is 6.91 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.21 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Glen Niven
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan24.676.85
Feb22.126.14
Mar19.515.42
Apr16.744.65
May13.393.72
Jun11.553.21
Jul12.693.53
Aug16.004.44
Sep19.415.39
Oct22.086.13
Nov24.056.68
Dec24.876.91

Figures from the weather station at Hermitage, which is approximately 44.5 km from Glen Niven.

Glen Niven, QLD is in the 4377 postcode area which has around 117 solar installations under 10 kW and about 131 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 263 households in the 4377 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.14 kW) for about every 2.2 dwellings.

Here are 11 solar installers near to or in Glen Niven.

Solar Installers near toGlen Niven
NameDistanceDetails
Gathered Energy4.3kmGathered Energy is based in Applethorpe, QLD.
Solar Blessing8.0kmSolar Blessing is based in Stanthorpe, QLD.
Warwick Solar Panels39.9kmWarwick Solar Panels is based in Warwick, QLD.
Run On Sun Australia93.8kmRun On Sun Australia is based in Emmaville, NSW.
Knights Electrical Services (QLD)104.6kmKnights Electrical Services (QLD) is based in Millmerran, QLD.
Solar and Batteries Direct107.2kmSolar and Batteries Direct is based in Millmerran, QLD.
EcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Toowoomba109.1kmEcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Toowoomba is based in Middle Ridge, QLD.
JDZ Solar and Electrical110.2kmJDZ Solar and Electrical is based in Casino, NSW.
Electrical Sensations - Solar Power Professionals110.8kmElectrical Sensations - Solar Power Professionals is based in Drayton, QLD.
solar energy & battery storage solutions111.2kmsolar energy & battery storage solutions is based in Rangeville, QLD.
GCM Maintenance Services112.1kmGCM Maintenance Services is based in Toowoomba City, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Glen Niven

Sunlight Hours in Glen Niven

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 57 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Glen Niven

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Glen Niven, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Glen Nevis, NSW, which is about 149.4 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.