Are Solar Panels Worth It In Gold Coast?

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

Rebate for Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast
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 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.

Solar Installers near toGold Coast
NameDistanceDetails
David Ross Electrical & Solar9.3kmDavid Ross Electrical & Solar is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW.
David Ross Electrical23.3kmDavid Ross Electrical is based in Eviron, NSW.
I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim23.6kmI Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim is based in Banora Point, NSW.
Sunbeam Solar Systems26.5kmSunbeam Solar Systems is based in Doon Doon, NSW.
Prestige Solar30.8kmPrestige Solar is based in Fernvale, NSW.
Northern Solar31.9kmNorthern Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW.
Solar Sailes™33.9kmSolar Sailes™ is based in Bonogin, QLD.
Omega Solar + Batteries34.0kmOmega Solar + Batteries is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD.
Gold Coast Energy34.0kmGold Coast Energy is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD.
Rainbow Power Company34.8kmRainbow Power Company is based in Nimbin, NSW.
Hay Solar34.9kmHay Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW.
De Energy35.2kmDe Energy is based in Kerry, QLD.
Sungreen solutions36.4kmSungreen solutions is based in Beaudesert, QLD.
GOAL SOLAR36.4kmGOAL SOLAR is based in Beaudesert, QLD.
Evolved Well Solar and Electrical- Byron Bay37.3kmEvolved Well Solar and Electrical- Byron Bay is based in Upper Wilsons Creek, NSW.
Evolution Solar Experts37.4kmEvolution Solar Experts is based in Beaudesert, QLD.
Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions37.5kmGold Coast Solar Power Solutions is based in Worongary, QLD.
Stored Power37.8kmStored Power is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD.
4Shore Solar38.0km4Shore Solar is based in Burleigh Waters, QLD.
Queensland Commercial Solar38.1kmQueensland Commercial Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD.
Econnect Solar38.3kmEconnect Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD.
First Choice Solar Gold Coast38.4kmFirst Choice Solar Gold Coast is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD.
Integrity Electrical Ltd38.6kmIntegrity Electrical Ltd is based in Elanora, QLD.
SunSource Roofing38.8kmSunSource Roofing is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD.
Fast Fit Solar39.0kmFast Fit Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD.
Static Solar & Electrical39.0kmStatic Solar & Electrical is based in Terranora, NSW.
Solar Sherpa39.1kmSolar 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.