Gum Scrub is located in New South Wales about 320.7 km north east of Sydney and 233.8 km south of Esk. Gum Scrub has a latitude of 31.3 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Gum Scrub, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Gum Scrub 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. Gum Scrub is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Gum Scrub 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 Gum Scrub will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Gum Scrub
| 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 Gum Scrub by month. The maximum is 6.51 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.90 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.45 | 6.51 |
| Feb | 20.80 | 5.78 |
| Mar | 17.80 | 4.95 |
| Apr | 15.38 | 4.27 |
| May | 12.09 | 3.36 |
| Jun | 10.45 | 2.90 |
| Jul | 11.58 | 3.22 |
| Aug | 15.07 | 4.19 |
| Sep | 18.59 | 5.16 |
| Oct | 20.75 | 5.76 |
| Nov | 22.01 | 6.11 |
| Dec | 22.90 | 6.36 |
Figures from the weather station at Coffs Harbour, which is approximately 114.3 km from Gum Scrub.
Gum Scrub, NSW is in the 2441 postcode area which has around 889 solar installations under 10 kW and about 936 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 2132 households in the 2441 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.88 kW) for about every 2.4 dwellings.
Here are 25 solar installers near to or in Gum Scrub.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Farm The Sun | 17.8km | Farm The Sun is based in Beechwood, NSW. |
| MNC Solar Power | 23.4km | MNC Solar Power is based in Port Macquarie, NSW. |
| Solahart Port Macquarie | 23.8km | Solahart Port Macquarie is based in Port Macquarie, NSW. |
| SAE Group | 24.0km | SAE Group is based in Wauchope, NSW. |
| Precision Solar Services | 24.6km | Precision Solar Services is based in Port Macquarie, NSW. |
| Ocean Solar | 24.6km | Ocean Solar is based in Port Macquarie, NSW. |
| SolaXs | 24.6km | SolaXs is based in Port Macquarie, NSW. |
| SolarBright Port Macquarie | 24.7km | SolarBright Port Macquarie is based in Port Macquarie, NSW. |
| Always Energy | 24.9km | Always Energy is based in Port Macquarie, NSW. |
| Wauchope Solar | 25.0km | Wauchope Solar is based in Port Macquarie, NSW. |
| Harelec | 25.3km | Harelec is based in Port Macquarie, NSW. |
| Coastal Green Power | 25.4km | Coastal Green Power is based in Port Macquarie, NSW. |
| Self Sufficiency Supplies - Solar Systems | 25.6km | Self Sufficiency Supplies - Solar Systems is based in South Kempsey, NSW. |
| Solar Bare | 26.0km | Solar Bare is based in Port Macquarie, NSW. |
| Pollard & Sons Electrical and Solar | 28.5km | Pollard & Sons Electrical and Solar is based in Port Macquarie, NSW. |
| Diligent Energy | 35.6km | Diligent Energy is based in Gladstone, NSW. |
| G & A Martin Electrical Contractors | 41.7km | G & A Martin Electrical Contractors is based in Laurieton, NSW. |
| Hastings Solar Clean & Electrical | 42.8km | Hastings Solar Clean & Electrical is based in Dunbogan, NSW. |
| The Solar Experts | 42.8km | The Solar Experts is based in Ellenborough, NSW. |
| Apex Solar & Electrical | 50.0km | Apex Solar & Electrical is based in Hannam Vale, NSW. |
| Holiday Coast Solar | 55.1km | Holiday Coast Solar is based in Moorland, NSW. |
| Great White Solar & Electrical | 62.8km | Great White Solar & Electrical is based in Way Way, NSW. |
| KMF Electrical & Solar | 72.9km | KMF Electrical & Solar is based in Wingham, NSW. |
| Coastline Solar Connections | 73.2km | Coastline Solar Connections is based in Taree, NSW. |
| Mackie Electric & Refrigeration | 73.4km | Mackie Electric & Refrigeration is based in Taree, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Gum Scrub
Sunlight Hours in Gum Scrub
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 10 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Gum Scrub
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 31.3° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Gum Scrub, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Gum Flat, NSW, which is about 235.3 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.