Gregory Downs is located in Queensland about 1143.6 km south east of Darwin and 938.6 km south of Galloways Hill. Gregory Downs has a latitude of 18.7 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Gregory Downs, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Gregory Downs 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. Gregory Downs is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Gregory Downs 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 Gregory Downs will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Gregory Downs
| 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 Gregory Downs by month. The maximum is 7.24 kWh/M2 in November. The minimum is 4.58 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.67 | 6.85 |
| Feb | 24.30 | 6.75 |
| Mar | 23.25 | 6.46 |
| Apr | 20.93 | 5.81 |
| May | 17.88 | 4.97 |
| Jun | 16.49 | 4.58 |
| Jul | 17.58 | 4.88 |
| Aug | 20.56 | 5.71 |
| Sep | 23.26 | 6.46 |
| Oct | 25.53 | 7.09 |
| Nov | 26.05 | 7.24 |
| Dec | 25.89 | 7.19 |
Figures from the weather station at Mount Isa Aerodrome, which is approximately 226.7 km from Gregory Downs.
Gregory Downs, QLD is in the 4830 postcode area which has around 29 solar installations under 10 kW and about 67 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 449 households in the 4830 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.00 kW) for about every 15.5 dwellings.
Here are 19 solar installers in or near toGregory Downs. There are also a few further away.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Planetary Power | 658.7km | Planetary Power is based in Watsonville, QLD. |
| Shorecan Electrical | 661.7km | Shorecan Electrical is based in Kaban, QLD. |
| Piping Hot Solar | 661.9km | Piping Hot Solar is based in Kalunga, QLD. |
| Winters Electrical Group | 671.3km | Winters Electrical Group is based in Mareeba, QLD. |
| Renewable Energy Consulting Australia | 675.5km | Renewable Energy Consulting Australia is based in Atherton, QLD. |
| Atherton Electrical | 675.8km | Atherton Electrical is based in Atherton, QLD. |
| Tableland Solar | 677.3km | Tableland Solar is based in Mareeba, QLD. |
| Outback Solar & Outdoors | 678.4km | Outback Solar & Outdoors is based in Mareeba, QLD. |
| SolarWorks | 684.3km | SolarWorks is based in Upper Barron, QLD. |
| BH Electrics | 699.5km | BH Electrics is based in Port Douglas, QLD. |
| Mauriee Electrical | 704.1km | Mauriee Electrical is based in Goldsborough, QLD. |
| Red Dog Power Company | 707.4km | Red Dog Power Company is based in Redlynch, QLD. |
| Solar Energy Solutions NQ | 709.6km | Solar Energy Solutions NQ is based in Edmonton, QLD. |
| Solar Energy Equipment | 710.0km | Solar Energy Equipment is based in Edmonton, QLD. |
| 2EZ Electrical | 710.4km | 2EZ Electrical is based in Bentley Park, QLD. |
| Unlocked Air and Energy | 710.5km | Unlocked Air and Energy is based in Kewarra Beach, QLD. |
| Top Gun Solar & Electrical | 710.9km | Top Gun Solar & Electrical is based in Gordonvale, QLD. |
| Galactic Solar Solutions | 710.9km | Galactic Solar Solutions is based in Cairns, QLD. |
| Solar Dimension Cairns | 710.9km | Solar Dimension Cairns is based in Edmonton, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Gregory Downs
Sunlight Hours in Gregory Downs
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 14 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Gregory Downs
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 18.7° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Gregory Downs, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Gregory, NT, which is about 951.8 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.