Hillcrest Heights is located in Queensland about 215.8 km north of Brisbane and 25.4 km south east of Torbanlea. Hillcrest Heights has a latitude of 25.5 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Hillcrest Heights, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Hillcrest Heights 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. Hillcrest Heights is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Hillcrest Heights 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 Hillcrest Heights will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Hillcrest Heights
| 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 Hillcrest Heights by month. The maximum is 6.87 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.52 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.03 | 6.68 |
| Feb | 21.85 | 6.07 |
| Mar | 19.86 | 5.52 |
| Apr | 17.26 | 4.80 |
| May | 14.31 | 3.97 |
| Jun | 12.67 | 3.52 |
| Jul | 13.80 | 3.83 |
| Aug | 16.88 | 4.69 |
| Sep | 20.20 | 5.61 |
| Oct | 22.49 | 6.25 |
| Nov | 24.52 | 6.81 |
| Dec | 24.74 | 6.87 |
Figures from the weather station at Brian Pastures, which is approximately 98.8 km from Hillcrest Heights.
Hillcrest Heights, QLD is in the 4650 postcode area which has around 6069 solar installations under 10 kW and about 6338 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 16192 households in the 4650 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.96 kW) for about every 2.7 dwellings.
Here are 24 solar installers near to or in Hillcrest Heights.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Solar Solutions | 15.7km | Simple Solar Solutions is based in Maryborough, QLD. |
| Off Grid Lifestyle Solutions | 15.8km | Off Grid Lifestyle Solutions is based in Booral, QLD. |
| GCR Solar Hervey Bay | 27.9km | GCR Solar Hervey Bay is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| Hush Energy - Wide Bay Solar Power | 28.4km | Hush Energy - Wide Bay Solar Power is based in Dundowran, QLD. |
| Solarlife | 28.6km | Solarlife is based in Howard, QLD. |
| ALZ Group | 30.1km | ALZ Group is based in Hervey Bay, QLD. |
| Sunjuice Solar | 30.5km | Sunjuice Solar is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| Solahart Hervey Bay | 30.7km | Solahart Hervey Bay is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| 12 Volt Solar Systems | 30.8km | 12 Volt Solar Systems is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| Elevate Solar | 30.8km | Elevate Solar is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| EAVA Solutions | 32.9km | EAVA Solutions is based in Toogoom, QLD. |
| SUNSAVER | 68.4km | SUNSAVER is based in Bundaberg, QLD. |
| Haimes Industries | 69.9km | Haimes Industries is based in Svensson Heights, QLD. |
| Cooloola Solar Systems | 70.4km | Cooloola Solar Systems is based in Victory Heights, QLD. |
| Island Energy - Gympie | 71.3km | Island Energy - Gympie is based in Gympie, QLD. |
| Allways Earth | 73.1km | Allways Earth is based in Gympie, QLD. |
| Energy Rich | 80.5km | Energy Rich is based in Thabeban, QLD. |
| Solar ‘N’ Sat | 82.5km | Solar ‘N’ Sat is based in Svensson Heights, QLD. |
| Twyford Solar Bundaberg | 83.6km | Twyford Solar Bundaberg is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| AC Electrical & Air/ Bundaberg Solar | 83.7km | AC Electrical & Air/ Bundaberg Solar is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| Solahart Bundaberg | 84.0km | Solahart Bundaberg is based in Bundaberg East, QLD. |
| Scott Burke Electrical | 84.3km | Scott Burke Electrical is based in Bundaberg East, QLD. |
| Local Solar Solutions | 84.4km | Local Solar Solutions is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| Gin Gin Solar and Electrical | 93.9km | Gin Gin Solar and Electrical is based in Gin Gin, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Hillcrest Heights
Sunlight Hours in Hillcrest Heights
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 43 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Hillcrest Heights
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 25.5° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Hillcrest Heights, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Hillcrest, SA, which is about 1701.1 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.