Highgate is located in South Australia about 3.7 km south east of Adelaide and 1403.3 km south west of Oman Ama. Highgate has a latitude of 35.0 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Highgate, SA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Highgate 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 is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Highgate 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 will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Highgate
| 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 by month. The maximum is 7.53 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.04 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.11 | 7.53 |
| Feb | 23.76 | 6.60 |
| Mar | 18.81 | 5.23 |
| Apr | 13.24 | 3.68 |
| May | 8.99 | 2.50 |
| Jun | 7.35 | 2.04 |
| Jul | 7.98 | 2.22 |
| Aug | 10.97 | 3.05 |
| Sep | 15.08 | 4.19 |
| Oct | 20.09 | 5.58 |
| Nov | 24.04 | 6.68 |
| Dec | 26.26 | 7.29 |
Figures from the local weather station at Adelaide Waite Institute.
Highgate, SA is in the 5063 postcode area which has around 1486 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1661 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 4744 households in the 5063 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.14 kW) for about every 3.2 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Highgate.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Class A Energy Solutions | 1.6km | Class A Energy Solutions is based in Glenunga, SA. |
| SolarWind | 2.2km | SolarWind is based in Hyde Park, SA. |
| Pegasus Solar & Energy Storage | 2.4km | Pegasus Solar & Energy Storage is based in Westbourne Park, SA. |
| Amazing Solar Adelaide - Solar Panels for Home & Business | 2.8km | Amazing Solar Adelaide - Solar Panels for Home & Business is based in Adelaide, SA. |
| sunfarmers solar | 3.0km | sunfarmers solar is based in Cumberland Park, SA. |
| Hendry Solar Energy | 3.3km | Hendry Solar Energy is based in Adelaide, SA. |
| Martinez Solar Systems | 3.6km | Martinez Solar Systems is based in Adelaide, SA. |
| Solar Run Blackwood | 3.6km | Solar Run Blackwood is based in Belair, SA. |
| Watson Solar Suppliers | 3.7km | Watson Solar Suppliers is based in Adelaide, SA. |
| Go Sunny Solar | 3.9km | Go Sunny Solar is based in Adelaide, SA. |
| Sunfuel Solar | 3.9km | Sunfuel Solar is based in Wayville, SA. |
| Sunlands Solar | 4.0km | Sunlands Solar is based in Adelaide, SA. |
| South Solar & Water | 4.0km | South Solar & Water is based in Adelaide, SA. |
| Wilson Solar Installations | 4.0km | Wilson Solar Installations is based in Adelaide, SA. |
| SunEnergy | 4.3km | SunEnergy is based in Norwood, SA. |
| Madison Australia | Ultimate Energy | 4.4km | Madison Australia | Ultimate Energy is based in Adelaide, SA. |
| Venergy Australia | 4.6km | Venergy Australia is based in Glandore, SA. |
| YES Group | 4.6km | YES Group is based in Kent Town, SA. |
| GreenUltimate - Solar Panel Installation Adelaide SA | 4.7km | GreenUltimate - Solar Panel Installation Adelaide SA is based in Adelaide, SA. |
| Energy Buster | 4.7km | Energy Buster is based in Norwood, SA. |
| Energy Choice | 4.7km | Energy Choice is based in Adelaide, SA. |
| Esena Energy Consultants | 4.7km | Esena Energy Consultants is based in Clarence Gardens, SA. |
| SunBoost - Solar Panel Installation Company | 4.7km | SunBoost - Solar Panel Installation Company is based in Adelaide, SA. |
| Adam Solar | 4.7km | Adam Solar is based in Adelaide, SA. |
| Ever Power Solar | 4.7km | Ever Power Solar is based in Adelaide, SA. |
| SYNC Energy | 4.7km | SYNC Energy is based in Adelaide, SA. |
| Sun Max Solar - Quality Solar Energy Retailer & Installers | 4.7km | Sun Max Solar - Quality Solar Energy Retailer & Installers is based in Adelaide, SA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Highgate
Sunlight Hours in Highgate
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 29 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Highgate
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 35.0° 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, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Highgate, WA, which is about 2132.8 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.