Gold Coast is located in Queensland about 71.1 km south east of Brisbane and 11.3 km north of Reedy Creek. Gold Coast has a latitude of 28.0 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Gold Coast, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Gold Coast 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. Gold Coast is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Gold Coast
System Size | ST Certs | Value |
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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 Gold Coast 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 |
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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 43.8 km from Gold Coast.
Gold Coast, QLD contains the 4211, 4285, 4207, 4275, 4214, 4217, 4210, 4213, 4218, 4215, 4226, 4220, 4287, 4272, 4205, 4216, 4225, 4229, 4280, 4208, 4221, 4209, 4227, 4230, 4212, 4223, 4271, 4228, 4270, 4224 and 4219 postcodes which together have around 105107 solar installations under 10 kW and about 115265 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Gold Coast.
Name | Distance | Details |
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David Ross Electrical & Solar | 9.3km | David Ross Electrical & Solar is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW. |
David Ross Electrical | 23.3km | David Ross Electrical is based in Eviron, NSW. |
I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim | 23.6km | I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim is based in Banora Point, NSW. |
Sunbeam Solar Systems | 26.5km | Sunbeam Solar Systems is based in Doon Doon, NSW. |
Prestige Solar | 30.8km | Prestige Solar is based in Fernvale, NSW. |
Northern Solar | 31.9km | Northern Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW. |
Solar Sailes™ | 33.9km | Solar Sailes™ is based in Bonogin, QLD. |
Omega Solar + Batteries | 34.0km | Omega Solar + Batteries is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
Gold Coast Energy | 34.0km | Gold Coast Energy is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
Rainbow Power Company | 34.8km | Rainbow Power Company is based in Nimbin, NSW. |
Hay Solar | 34.9km | Hay Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW. |
De Energy | 35.2km | De Energy is based in Kerry, QLD. |
Sungreen solutions | 36.4km | Sungreen solutions is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
GOAL SOLAR | 36.4km | GOAL SOLAR is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
Evolved Well Solar and Electrical- Byron Bay | 37.3km | Evolved Well Solar and Electrical- Byron Bay is based in Upper Wilsons Creek, NSW. |
Evolution Solar Experts | 37.4km | Evolution Solar Experts is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions | 37.5km | Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions is based in Worongary, QLD. |
Stored Power | 37.8km | Stored Power is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
4Shore Solar | 38.0km | 4Shore Solar is based in Burleigh Waters, QLD. |
Queensland Commercial Solar | 38.1km | Queensland Commercial Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
Econnect Solar | 38.3km | Econnect Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
First Choice Solar Gold Coast | 38.4km | First Choice Solar Gold Coast is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
Integrity Electrical Ltd | 38.6km | Integrity Electrical Ltd is based in Elanora, QLD. |
SunSource Roofing | 38.8km | SunSource Roofing is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
Fast Fit Solar | 39.0km | Fast Fit Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
Static Solar & Electrical | 39.0km | Static Solar & Electrical is based in Terranora, NSW. |
Solar Sherpa | 39.1km | Solar Sherpa is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Gold Coast
Sunlight Hours in Gold Coast
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 55 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Gold Coast
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 Gold Coast, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Zuytdorp, WA, which is about 3842.5 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.