Highgate Hill is located in Queensland about 2.4 km south of Brisbane and 11.0 km west of Tingalpa. Highgate Hill has a latitude of 27.5 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Highgate Hill, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Highgate Hill 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. Highgate Hill is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Highgate Hill 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 Highgate Hill will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Highgate Hill
| 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 Highgate Hill by month. The maximum is 6.67 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.26 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.60 | 6.55 |
| Feb | 21.10 | 5.86 |
| Mar | 18.70 | 5.19 |
| Apr | 16.26 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.37 | 3.71 |
| Jun | 11.74 | 3.26 |
| Jul | 13.07 | 3.63 |
| Aug | 16.05 | 4.46 |
| Sep | 19.44 | 5.40 |
| Oct | 21.55 | 5.99 |
| Nov | 23.68 | 6.58 |
| Dec | 24.00 | 6.67 |
Figures from the weather station at Brisbane, which is approximately 2.5 km from Highgate Hill.
Highgate Hill, QLD is in the 4101 postcode area which has around 1149 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1277 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 3165 households in the 4101 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.98 kW) for about every 2.8 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Highgate Hill.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| ESOLAR ENERGY | 0.6km | ESOLAR ENERGY is based in South Brisbane, QLD. |
| Local Power | 1.1km | Local Power is based in South Brisbane, QLD. |
| GLsolar | 1.1km | GLsolar is based in West End, QLD. |
| Sure Solar | 1.9km | Sure Solar is based in West End, QLD. |
| Gnowee Solar | 2.0km | Gnowee Solar is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Halcol Energy - Brisbane Solar | 2.0km | Halcol Energy - Brisbane Solar is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| HYBRID SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 2.2km | HYBRID SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Dream Solar | 2.2km | Dream Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Greensure Solar | 2.2km | Greensure Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Quick Solar | 2.2km | Quick Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Solar Point | 2.2km | Solar Point is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Solar Masters | 2.2km | Solar Masters is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Buy Solar | 2.2km | Buy Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Ads Solar QLD | 2.2km | Ads Solar QLD is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Sunny Sky Solar | 2.2km | Sunny Sky Solar is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Trusted Solar Brisbane | 2.2km | Trusted Solar Brisbane is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Pioneer Solar | 2.2km | Pioneer Solar is based in Narre Warren, VIC. |
| Solar Spirit | 2.4km | Solar Spirit is based in East Brisbane, QLD. |
| ECOSOLARPOWER | 2.4km | ECOSOLARPOWER is based in East Brisbane, QLD. |
| Solar Harbour | 2.4km | Solar Harbour is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Infinite Energy - Solar Power Brisbane | 2.5km | Infinite Energy - Solar Power Brisbane is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Solar Power SEQ | 2.5km | Solar Power SEQ is based in East Brisbane, QLD. |
| Nexa Solar Australia - Solar Retailer & Installations | 2.6km | Nexa Solar Australia - Solar Retailer & Installations is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Smart House Solar | Residential & Commercial Solar Power Systems Installations Company | 2.8km | Smart House Solar | Residential & Commercial Solar Power Systems Installations Company is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Gardel Electrical & Solar | 2.9km | Gardel Electrical & Solar is based in East Brisbane, QLD. |
| Hitech Solar | 2.9km | Hitech Solar is based in Spring Hill, QLD. |
| Ramp Solar. | 3.0km | Ramp Solar. is based in Spring Hill, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Highgate Hill
Sunlight Hours in Highgate Hill
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 Highgate Hill
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.5° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Highgate Hill, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Highgate, SA, which is about 1598.9 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.