Goodmans Ford is located in New South Wales about 114.0 km south west of Sydney and 630.9 km south of Lyra. Goodmans Ford has a latitude of 34.3 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Goodmans Ford, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Goodmans Ford 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. Goodmans Ford is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Goodmans Ford 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 Goodmans Ford will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Goodmans Ford
| 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 Goodmans Ford by month. The maximum is 6.25 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.43 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21.91 | 6.09 |
| Feb | 19.06 | 5.29 |
| Mar | 16.29 | 4.53 |
| Apr | 13.62 | 3.78 |
| May | 10.58 | 2.94 |
| Jun | 8.76 | 2.43 |
| Jul | 9.99 | 2.78 |
| Aug | 13.24 | 3.68 |
| Sep | 16.88 | 4.69 |
| Oct | 19.78 | 5.50 |
| Nov | 21.17 | 5.88 |
| Dec | 22.50 | 6.25 |
Figures from the weather station at Badgerys Creek, which is approximately 76.0 km from Goodmans Ford.
Goodmans Ford, NSW is in the 2575 postcode area which has around 1952 solar installations under 10 kW and about 2159 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 6868 households in the 2575 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.41 kW) for about every 3.5 dwellings.
Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Goodmans Ford.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Eco Solar Supplies | 17.2km | Eco Solar Supplies is based in Bowral, NSW. |
| Simmark Southern Highlands | 36.6km | Simmark Southern Highlands is based in Bowral, NSW. |
| LENERGY | 36.8km | LENERGY is based in Moss Vale, NSW. |
| SEYMOUR SOLAR | 38.7km | SEYMOUR SOLAR is based in Moss Vale, NSW. |
| Solahart Goulburn and Southern Highlands | 41.2km | Solahart Goulburn and Southern Highlands is based in Exeter, NSW. |
| All Star Solar | 45.9km | All Star Solar is based in Bargo, NSW. |
| Empire Energy | 48.7km | Empire Energy is based in Picton, NSW. |
| Thirroul Solar | 57.2km | Thirroul Solar is based in Woonona, NSW. |
| Starrton | 61.3km | Starrton is based in Bomaderry, NSW. |
| CASE Statewide Solar | 62.7km | CASE Statewide Solar is based in Camden, NSW. |
| Goulburn Solar | 63.2km | Goulburn Solar is based in Goulburn, NSW. |
| Inspire Energy | 67.1km | Inspire Energy is based in Narellan, NSW. |
| Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Campbelltown | 67.5km | Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Campbelltown is based in Smeaton Grange, NSW. |
| NSW Solar Hub | 68.1km | NSW Solar Hub is based in Oran Park, NSW. |
| Living Power | 68.1km | Living Power is based in Smeaton Grange, NSW. |
| Energywise Living | 68.2km | Energywise Living is based in Katoomba, NSW. |
| Solarblu | 68.6km | Solarblu is based in Dapto, NSW. |
| Blue Mountains Solar | 68.6km | Blue Mountains Solar is based in Katoomba, NSW. |
| BRILLIANT SOLAR | 69.4km | BRILLIANT SOLAR is based in Dapto, NSW. |
| Swivel Solar | 70.2km | Swivel Solar is based in Leura, NSW. |
| Iconic Solar | 71.1km | Iconic Solar is based in Cordeaux Heights, NSW. |
| Valen | 71.3km | Valen is based in Lake Cargelligo, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Goodmans Ford
Sunlight Hours in Goodmans Ford
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 25 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Goodmans Ford
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.3° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Goodmans Ford, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Goodlands, WA, which is about 3112.1 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.