Greenethorpe is located in New South Wales about 155.2 km north west of Canberra and 666.1 km south west of Lyra. Greenethorpe has a latitude of 34.0 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Greenethorpe, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Greenethorpe 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. Greenethorpe is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Greenethorpe 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 Greenethorpe will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Greenethorpe
| 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 Greenethorpe by month. The maximum is 7.52 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.34 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.06 | 7.52 |
| Feb | 23.61 | 6.56 |
| Mar | 19.61 | 5.45 |
| Apr | 14.81 | 4.11 |
| May | 10.79 | 3.00 |
| Jun | 8.43 | 2.34 |
| Jul | 9.28 | 2.58 |
| Aug | 12.29 | 3.41 |
| Sep | 16.62 | 4.62 |
| Oct | 21.39 | 5.94 |
| Nov | 24.21 | 6.72 |
| Dec | 26.83 | 7.45 |
Figures from the weather station at Cowra, which is approximately 38.7 km from Greenethorpe.
Greenethorpe, NSW is in the 2809 postcode area which has around 36 solar installations under 10 kW and about 41 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 113 households in the 2809 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.67 kW) for about every 3.1 dwellings.
Here are 19 solar installers near to or in Greenethorpe.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gerindtec | 27.6km | Gerindtec is based in Barmedman, NSW. |
| Stag Electrical, Solar & Refrigeration - Certified Solar Installers | 31.6km | Stag Electrical, Solar & Refrigeration - Certified Solar Installers is based in Young, NSW. |
| Electrotech Cabling Systems Pty.Ltd | 31.9km | Electrotech Cabling Systems Pty.Ltd is based in Young, NSW. |
| Midwest Solar & Electrical | 33.2km | Midwest Solar & Electrical is based in Cowra, NSW. |
| Josh Gardiner Electrical & Solar | 33.4km | Josh Gardiner Electrical & Solar is based in Cowra, NSW. |
| Zac Power - Solar System, Panel, Battery, Electrician | 33.8km | Zac Power - Solar System, Panel, Battery, Electrician is based in Cowra, NSW. |
| Webb Electrical and Solar | 35.8km | Webb Electrical and Solar is based in Young, NSW. |
| 📞 Green Solar Panels Installation Kallangur | 49.5km | 📞 Green Solar Panels Installation Kallangur is based in Blacktown, NSW. |
| Photon Energy Solutions | 57.0km | Photon Energy Solutions is based in Harden, NSW. |
| Alternative Energy Concepts | 66.5km | Alternative Energy Concepts is based in Canowindra, NSW. |
| AUS-POWER Batteries | 66.5km | AUS-POWER Batteries is based in Canowindra, NSW. |
| Suncurrent | 76.4km | Suncurrent is based in Cootamundra, NSW. |
| Maine Solar Grid | 86.3km | Maine Solar Grid is based in Tuena, NSW. |
| Riverina Solar & Electrical | 89.6km | Riverina Solar & Electrical is based in Temora, NSW. |
| Yass Valley Solar | 99.2km | Yass Valley Solar is based in Yass, NSW. |
| Ygrene Energy | 99.2km | Ygrene Energy is based in Yass, NSW. |
| Abundant Solar | 99.4km | Abundant Solar is based in Yass, NSW. |
| See Solar | 101.1km | See Solar is based in Parkes, NSW. |
| Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Yass & Canberra | 101.2km | Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Yass & Canberra is based in Yass, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Greenethorpe
Sunlight Hours in Greenethorpe
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 24 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Greenethorpe
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.0° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Greenethorpe, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Greendale, NSW, which is about 310.8 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.