Are Solar Panels Worth It In Goldfields?

Goldfields is located in Queensland about 171.5 km south west of Brisbane and 14.6 km north west of Amiens. Goldfields has a latitude of 28.5 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Goldfields, QLD

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Goldfields

Rebate for Goldfields 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 Goldfields 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 Goldfields
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 49.0 km from Goldfields.

Goldfields, QLD is in the 4380 postcode area which has around 1486 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1570 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 3749 households in the 4380 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.08 kW) for about every 2.5 dwellings.

Here are 10 solar installers near to or in Goldfields.

Solar Installers near toGoldfields
NameDistanceDetails
Solar Blessing28.7kmSolar Blessing is based in Stanthorpe, QLD.
Gathered Energy29.4kmGathered Energy is based in Applethorpe, QLD.
Warwick Solar Panels40.2kmWarwick Solar Panels is based in Warwick, QLD.
Knights Electrical Services (QLD)79.8kmKnights Electrical Services (QLD) is based in Millmerran, QLD.
Solar and Batteries Direct82.3kmSolar and Batteries Direct is based in Millmerran, QLD.
Run On Sun Australia98.9kmRun On Sun Australia is based in Emmaville, NSW.
EcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Toowoomba100.4kmEcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Toowoomba is based in Middle Ridge, QLD.
Electrical Sensations - Solar Power Professionals101.0kmElectrical Sensations - Solar Power Professionals is based in Drayton, QLD.
solar energy & battery storage solutions103.0kmsolar energy & battery storage solutions is based in Rangeville, QLD.
Premo Electrical103.5kmPremo Electrical is based in South Toowoomba, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Goldfields

Sunlight Hours in Goldfields

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 56 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Goldfields

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.5° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Goldfields, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Golden Valley, TAS, which is about 1530.7 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.