Hideaway Bay is located in Queensland about 942.8 km north west of Brisbane and 722.4 km north west of Torbanlea. Hideaway Bay has a latitude of 20.1 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Hideaway Bay, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Hideaway Bay 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. Hideaway Bay is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Hideaway Bay 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 Hideaway Bay will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Hideaway Bay
| 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 Hideaway Bay by month. The maximum is 6.91 kWh/M2 in November. The minimum is 4.18 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.77 | 6.32 |
| Feb | 21.57 | 5.99 |
| Mar | 21.00 | 5.83 |
| Apr | 18.72 | 5.20 |
| May | 16.38 | 4.55 |
| Jun | 15.06 | 4.18 |
| Jul | 16.36 | 4.55 |
| Aug | 18.82 | 5.23 |
| Sep | 22.08 | 6.13 |
| Oct | 24.25 | 6.74 |
| Nov | 24.89 | 6.91 |
| Dec | 24.41 | 6.78 |
Figures from the weather station at Millaroo, which is approximately 125.9 km from Hideaway Bay.
Hideaway Bay, QLD is in the 4800 postcode area which has around 2061 solar installations under 10 kW and about 2314 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 4506 households in the 4800 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.23 kW) for about every 2.2 dwellings.
Here are 9 solar installers near to or in Hideaway Bay.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Solar | 28.1km | Affordable Solar is based in Bowen, QLD. |
| Powered by Murphy | 31.2km | Powered by Murphy is based in Cannonvale, QLD. |
| Green Energy Technologies, Whitsundays | 31.2km | Green Energy Technologies, Whitsundays is based in Cannonvale, QLD. |
| Tailored Energy Solutions | 31.5km | Tailored Energy Solutions is based in Cannonvale, QLD. |
| Abell Point Electrical | 31.5km | Abell Point Electrical is based in Cannonvale, QLD. |
| Whit Solar | 31.8km | Whit Solar is based in Cannonvale, QLD. |
| Xscape2 Solar & Electrical | 33.0km | Xscape2 Solar & Electrical is based in Cannon Valley, QLD. |
| Live by Nature & Drive by Nature | 110.8km | Live by Nature & Drive by Nature is based in Kuttabul, QLD. |
| NextGen Renewables | 121.5km | NextGen Renewables is based in Fredericksfield, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Hideaway Bay
Sunlight Hours in Hideaway Bay
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 20 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Hideaway Bay
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 20.1° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Hideaway Bay, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Hidden Valley, NT, which is about 2056.1 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.