Holgate is located in New South Wales about 54.6 km north of Sydney and 497.5 km south of Esk. Holgate has a latitude of 33.4 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Holgate, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Holgate 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. Holgate is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Holgate 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 Holgate will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Holgate
| 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 Holgate by month. The maximum is 6.39 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.37 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.71 | 6.31 |
| Feb | 19.96 | 5.55 |
| Mar | 16.79 | 4.66 |
| Apr | 13.60 | 3.78 |
| May | 10.31 | 2.86 |
| Jun | 8.53 | 2.37 |
| Jul | 9.80 | 2.72 |
| Aug | 13.15 | 3.65 |
| Sep | 16.85 | 4.68 |
| Oct | 19.86 | 5.52 |
| Nov | 21.62 | 6.01 |
| Dec | 23.00 | 6.39 |
Figures from the weather station at Sydney Observatory Hill, which is approximately 53.9 km from Holgate.
Holgate, NSW is in the 2250 postcode area which has around 5962 solar installations under 10 kW and about 6606 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 23908 households in the 2250 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.00 kW) for about every 4.0 dwellings.
Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Holgate.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Clear Cut Solar | 3.4km | Clear Cut Solar is based in Terrigal, NSW. |
| Solarventi Australia | 4.0km | Solarventi Australia is based in Erina, NSW. |
| Solar Rewards | 4.7km | Solar Rewards is based in Tumbi Umbi, NSW. |
| SEA Solutions Australia | 6.0km | SEA Solutions Australia is based in Berkeley Vale, NSW. |
| RI Trades: Electrical Plumbing Solar | 6.2km | RI Trades: Electrical Plumbing Solar is based in Killarney Vale, NSW. |
| Solar Run Tumbi Umbi | 6.7km | Solar Run Tumbi Umbi is based in Killarney Vale, NSW. |
| Solar Panels Central Coast Co. | 7.1km | Solar Panels Central Coast Co. is based in West Gosford, NSW. |
| Superior Solar | 7.3km | Superior Solar is based in West Gosford, NSW. |
| All Green Environmental Solutions | 8.5km | All Green Environmental Solutions is based in West Gosford, NSW. |
| Solar Installation Services | 8.5km | Solar Installation Services is based in Fountaindale, NSW. |
| Sunair Solar in Gosford | 8.6km | Sunair Solar in Gosford is based in West Gosford, NSW. |
| Standout Solar | 9.0km | Standout Solar is based in Long Jetty, NSW. |
| ECO SPARKY | 9.9km | ECO SPARKY is based in Tuggerah, NSW. |
| NCS Pool Heating | 10.8km | NCS Pool Heating is based in Roseville, NSW. |
| Coast Wide Energy | 11.3km | Coast Wide Energy is based in Mardi, NSW. |
| Towards Tomorrow Energy | 11.8km | Towards Tomorrow Energy is based in Somersby, NSW. |
| RESINC Solar | 15.7km | RESINC Solar is based in Wyong, NSW. |
| Tru Blu Solar Co | 15.7km | Tru Blu Solar Co is based in Wyong, NSW. |
| MJJs Solar Central Coast | 16.2km | MJJs Solar Central Coast is based in Kanwal, NSW. |
| Solar Water Wind | 16.4km | Solar Water Wind is based in Wyong, NSW. |
| Sunlight Systems Central Coast | 20.0km | Sunlight Systems Central Coast is based in Charmhaven, NSW. |
| Epho Commercial Solar Power | 31.6km | Epho Commercial Solar Power is based in Mona Vale, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Holgate
Sunlight Hours in Holgate
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 21 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Holgate
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 33.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Holgate, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Holder Siding, SA, which is about 1052.6 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.