Helidon is located in Queensland about 89.1 km west of Brisbane and 11.2 km north east of Silver Pinch. Helidon has a latitude of 27.6 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Helidon, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Helidon 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. Helidon is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Helidon 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 Helidon will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Helidon
| 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 Helidon by month. The maximum is 6.72 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.28 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.68 | 6.58 |
| Feb | 20.94 | 5.82 |
| Mar | 19.04 | 5.29 |
| Apr | 16.63 | 4.62 |
| May | 13.53 | 3.76 |
| Jun | 11.82 | 3.28 |
| Jul | 13.08 | 3.63 |
| Aug | 16.18 | 4.49 |
| Sep | 19.53 | 5.43 |
| Oct | 21.74 | 6.04 |
| Nov | 23.89 | 6.64 |
| Dec | 24.19 | 6.72 |
Figures from the weather station at University Of Queensland Gatton, which is approximately 20.9 km from Helidon.
Helidon, QLD is in the 4344 postcode area which has around 499 solar installations under 10 kW and about 549 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 1144 households in the 4344 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.35 kW) for about every 2.3 dwellings.
Here are 26 solar installers near to or in Helidon.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| solar energy & battery storage solutions | 15.0km | solar energy & battery storage solutions is based in Rangeville, QLD. |
| GCM Maintenance Services | 15.1km | GCM Maintenance Services is based in Toowoomba City, QLD. |
| Adapt Energy - Solar Panels Toowoomba | 16.6km | Adapt Energy - Solar Panels Toowoomba is based in Toowoomba City, QLD. |
| Solar Gate Opener - Sliding/Swing/Double Swing Gate in Toowoomba | 16.7km | Solar Gate Opener - Sliding/Swing/Double Swing Gate in Toowoomba is based in North Toowoomba, QLD. |
| Enwise Electrical Solar and Air Conditioning Toowoomba | 16.8km | Enwise Electrical Solar and Air Conditioning Toowoomba is based in Toowoomba City, QLD. |
| Solahart Darling Downs (Toowoomba Solar Centre) | 17.3km | Solahart Darling Downs (Toowoomba Solar Centre) is based in Toowoomba City, QLD. |
| Proven Energy | 17.4km | Proven Energy is based in North Toowoomba, QLD. |
| Premo Electrical | 17.4km | Premo Electrical is based in South Toowoomba, QLD. |
| Arctic Energy | 17.5km | Arctic Energy is based in Harlaxton, QLD. |
| Lockyer Solar | 17.5km | Lockyer Solar is based in North Toowoomba, QLD. |
| Orange Solar Power | 17.6km | Orange Solar Power is based in South Toowoomba, QLD. |
| Sure Solar Toowoomba | 17.6km | Sure Solar Toowoomba is based in Toowoomba City, QLD. |
| Algotech Solar Solutions | 17.6km | Algotech Solar Solutions is based in Toowoomba City, QLD. |
| Aspire Energy | 17.6km | Aspire Energy is based in Toowoomba City, QLD. |
| EcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Toowoomba | 17.9km | EcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Toowoomba is based in Middle Ridge, QLD. |
| AllSafe Darling Downs | 19.9km | AllSafe Darling Downs is based in Toowoomba City, QLD. |
| GE warehouse | 20.6km | GE warehouse is based in Wilsonton, QLD. |
| Electrical Sensations - Solar Power Professionals | 21.1km | Electrical Sensations - Solar Power Professionals is based in Drayton, QLD. |
| PECS Solar Power | 21.2km | PECS Solar Power is based in Kleinton, QLD. |
| Swift Energy Group | 21.4km | Swift Energy Group is based in Glenvale, QLD. |
| SOLAR SPIRIT - Solar Panels Wilsonton | 21.5km | SOLAR SPIRIT - Solar Panels Wilsonton is based in Wilsonton, QLD. |
| Raw Electrical Qld | 21.9km | Raw Electrical Qld is based in Highfields, QLD. |
| Australian Solar Industries. | 28.1km | Australian Solar Industries. is based in Laidley, QLD. |
| Solar Panel Equipment and Wind Power - purchasing buying Co Op | 32.2km | Solar Panel Equipment and Wind Power - purchasing buying Co Op is based in Regency Downs, QLD. |
| AIRLEC AUSTRALIA - SOLAR AIR CONDITIONING & ELECTRICAL | 44.0km | AIRLEC AUSTRALIA - SOLAR AIR CONDITIONING & ELECTRICAL is based in Aubigny, QLD. |
| Zap Solar and Off Grid | 51.6km | Zap Solar and Off Grid is based in Haigslea, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Helidon
Sunlight Hours in Helidon
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 52 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Helidon
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Helidon, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Helenvale, QLD, which is about 1496.5 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.