Highgate is located in Western Australia about 1.7 km north east of Perth and 3414.4 km west of Oman Ama. Highgate has a latitude of 31.9 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Highgate, WA
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 8.32 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.60 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29.10 | 8.08 |
| Feb | 25.65 | 7.12 |
| Mar | 20.75 | 5.76 |
| Apr | 15.11 | 4.20 |
| May | 11.28 | 3.13 |
| Jun | 9.35 | 2.60 |
| Jul | 9.94 | 2.76 |
| Aug | 13.05 | 3.63 |
| Sep | 17.13 | 4.76 |
| Oct | 22.59 | 6.27 |
| Nov | 26.77 | 7.44 |
| Dec | 29.94 | 8.32 |
Figures from the local weather station at Perth.
Highgate, WA is in the 6003 postcode area which has around 119 solar installations under 10 kW and about 142 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 722 households in the 6003 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.14 kW) for about every 6.1 dwellings.
Here are 26 solar installers near to or in Highgate.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Beaufort Street Solar System Stroll | 0.1km | Beaufort Street Solar System Stroll is based in Highgate, WA. |
| Hybrid Solar Energy Australia - HSEA | 0.6km | Hybrid Solar Energy Australia - HSEA is based in Bella Vista, NSW. |
| Castaneda Solar Suppliers | 1.3km | Castaneda Solar Suppliers is based in Perth, WA. |
| Richardson Solar Suppliers | 1.3km | Richardson Solar Suppliers is based in Perth, WA. |
| WA Energy | 1.4km | WA Energy is based in Northbridge, WA. |
| Kennedy Solar Suppliers | 1.6km | Kennedy Solar Suppliers is based in Perth, WA. |
| Henderson Solar Suppliers | 1.7km | Henderson Solar Suppliers is based in Perth, WA. |
| Adkins Solar Systems | 1.7km | Adkins Solar Systems is based in Perth, WA. |
| Alvarez Solar LLC | 1.8km | Alvarez Solar LLC is based in Perth, WA. |
| Duncan Solar LLC | 1.8km | Duncan Solar LLC is based in Perth, WA. |
| Thornton Solar Group | 1.9km | Thornton Solar Group is based in Perth, WA. |
| Northern Sun Solar Power | 1.9km | Northern Sun Solar Power is based in Perth, WA. |
| Four Seasons Solar | 2.0km | Four Seasons Solar is based in Perth, WA. |
| KVA POWER | 2.0km | KVA POWER is based in Perth, WA. |
| Shining Days | 2.0km | Shining Days is based in Perth, WA. |
| Sync Energy WA - Solar Installation | 2.0km | Sync Energy WA - Solar Installation is based in Perth, WA. |
| Perth Solar Centre | 2.0km | Perth Solar Centre is based in Perth, WA. |
| Think Renewable | 2.0km | Think Renewable is based in Perth, WA. |
| Green Choice Electrical™ | 2.0km | Green Choice Electrical™ is based in Perth, WA. |
| Countryside Solar | 2.0km | Countryside Solar is based in Perth, WA. |
| AusBrite Solar Panel In Perth I Solar Installation in Perth I 6.6 KW, 5 KW, 8 KW, 10 Kw Solar Panels in Perth I Solar Inverters in Perth I Best Solar Panel Company in Perth | 2.0km | AusBrite Solar Panel In Perth I Solar Installation in Perth I 6.6 KW, 5 KW, 8 KW, 10 Kw Solar Panels in Perth I Solar Inverters in Perth I Best Solar Panel Company in Perth is based in Perth, WA. |
| Tangibal Energy | 2.0km | Tangibal Energy is based in Perth, WA. |
| Klassic Energy | 2.0km | Klassic Energy is based in Perth, WA. |
| EPS - Solar Panels Perth, Residential & Commercial Solar Power Systems Installation Company | 2.0km | EPS - Solar Panels Perth, Residential & Commercial Solar Power Systems Installation Company is based in Perth, WA. |
| Sun Green Solar | 2.0km | Sun Green Solar is based in Perth, WA. |
| Sunrun Solar | 2.0km | Sunrun Solar is based in Clayton, VIC. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Highgate
Sunlight Hours in Highgate
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 13 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 31.9° 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 Highfields, QLD, which is about 3503.8 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.