Helensburgh is located in New South Wales about 39.9 km south west of Sydney and 591.8 km south west of Esk. Helensburgh has a latitude of 34.2 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Helensburgh, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Helensburgh 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. Helensburgh is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Helensburgh 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 Helensburgh will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Helensburgh
| 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 Helensburgh by month. The maximum is 6.49 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.39 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.02 | 6.39 |
| Feb | 20.21 | 5.61 |
| Mar | 16.97 | 4.71 |
| Apr | 13.61 | 3.78 |
| May | 10.37 | 2.88 |
| Jun | 8.61 | 2.39 |
| Jul | 9.82 | 2.73 |
| Aug | 13.11 | 3.64 |
| Sep | 16.89 | 4.69 |
| Oct | 20.08 | 5.58 |
| Nov | 21.68 | 6.02 |
| Dec | 23.37 | 6.49 |
Figures from the weather station at Sydney Airport, which is approximately 30.8 km from Helensburgh.
Helensburgh, NSW is in the 2508 postcode area which has around 725 solar installations under 10 kW and about 782 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 2838 households in the 2508 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.17 kW) for about every 3.9 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Helensburgh.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Panel Supplies | 9.7km | Solar Panel Supplies is based in Heathcote, NSW. |
| NATRIX Electrical | 16.9km | NATRIX Electrical is based in Gymea Bay, NSW. |
| Dunne Solar & Electrical | 18.1km | Dunne Solar & Electrical is based in Bulli, NSW. |
| Australian Solar Installations | 18.6km | Australian Solar Installations is based in Menai, NSW. |
| O'Brien Electrical and Solar Sutherland | 18.8km | O'Brien Electrical and Solar Sutherland is based in Kirrawee, NSW. |
| Valist Solar | 18.9km | Valist Solar is based in Cronulla, NSW. |
| Solar Concepts | 20.1km | Solar Concepts is based in Woolooware, NSW. |
| Impressive Electrical & Solar | 20.2km | Impressive Electrical & Solar is based in Miranda, NSW. |
| AG Solar | 20.6km | AG Solar is based in Caringbah, NSW. |
| MGA Solar | 21.0km | MGA Solar is based in Como, NSW. |
| JJA SOLAR | 21.1km | JJA SOLAR is based in Alfords Point, NSW. |
| Zane Solar Campbelltown | 21.4km | Zane Solar Campbelltown is based in Campbelltown, NSW. |
| K2 Solar | 21.4km | K2 Solar is based in Taren Point, NSW. |
| SOLAR MISSION AUSTRALIA | | 21.5km | SOLAR MISSION AUSTRALIA | is based in Campbelltown, NSW. |
| Macarthur Solar | 22.8km | Macarthur Solar is based in Campbelltown, NSW. |
| ENDEAVOUR SOLAR | 23.5km | ENDEAVOUR SOLAR is based in Ingleburn, NSW. |
| Andrews Solar Suppliers | 23.9km | Andrews Solar Suppliers is based in Revesby Heights, NSW. |
| Solar Run Hoxton Park | 23.9km | Solar Run Hoxton Park is based in St Andrews, NSW. |
| Solar Direct Shop | 24.2km | Solar Direct Shop is based in Ingleburn, NSW. |
| Coast to Country Solar | 24.7km | Coast to Country Solar is based in Fernhill, NSW. |
| DJC Engineering | 24.8km | DJC Engineering is based in Ingleburn, NSW. |
| Sunflow Solar | 24.8km | Sunflow Solar is based in Peakhurst, NSW. |
| ASV Solar | 24.8km | ASV Solar is based in Mortdale, NSW. |
| Australia Wide Solar | 24.9km | Australia Wide Solar is based in Peakhurst, NSW. |
| Schletter Australia | 24.9km | Schletter Australia is based in Ingleburn, NSW. |
| Solar Shine Australia | 25.0km | Solar Shine Australia is based in Eschol Park, NSW. |
| DSolar Sydney | 25.2km | DSolar Sydney is based in Peakhurst, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Helensburgh
Sunlight Hours in Helensburgh
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 Helensburgh
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Helensburgh, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Helens Hill, QLD, which is about 1780.4 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.