Hopetoun is located in Victoria about 330.1 km north west of Melbourne and 1175.4 km south west of Oman Ama. Hopetoun has a latitude of 35.7 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Hopetoun, VIC
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Hopetoun 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. Hopetoun is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Hopetoun 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 Hopetoun will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Hopetoun
| 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 Hopetoun by month. The maximum is 7.77 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.43 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.97 | 7.77 |
| Feb | 24.75 | 6.88 |
| Mar | 20.43 | 5.68 |
| Apr | 14.98 | 4.16 |
| May | 10.68 | 2.97 |
| Jun | 8.75 | 2.43 |
| Jul | 9.43 | 2.62 |
| Aug | 12.82 | 3.56 |
| Sep | 17.08 | 4.75 |
| Oct | 22.10 | 6.14 |
| Nov | 25.47 | 7.08 |
| Dec | 27.89 | 7.75 |
Figures from the weather station at Mildura Airport, which is approximately 168.2 km from Hopetoun.
Hopetoun, VIC is in the 3396 postcode area which has around 112 solar installations under 10 kW and about 123 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 374 households in the 3396 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.75 kW) for about every 3.3 dwellings.
Here are 19 solar installers in or near toHopetoun. There are also a few further away.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Wimmera | 57.4km | Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Wimmera is based in Warracknabeal, VIC. |
| GWM Solar | 93.1km | GWM Solar is based in Donald, VIC. |
| Laser Electrical Horsham | 111.5km | Laser Electrical Horsham is based in Horsham, VIC. |
| Natimuk Solar | 116.3km | Natimuk Solar is based in Natimuk, VIC. |
| Gary Schmidt Electrical | 118.2km | Gary Schmidt Electrical is based in Swan Hill, VIC. |
| Laser Electrical Swan Hill | 119.8km | Laser Electrical Swan Hill is based in Swan Hill, VIC. |
| RVH Sales | 120.2km | RVH Sales is based in Swan Hill, VIC. |
| Chris Conlan Electrical | 120.5km | Chris Conlan Electrical is based in Swan Hill, VIC. |
| Battery Tec | 120.6km | Battery Tec is based in Swan Hill, VIC. |
| St Arnaud Solar | 128.8km | St Arnaud Solar is based in St Arnaud, VIC. |
| Gannawarra Energy Storage System | 131.9km | Gannawarra Energy Storage System is based in Wandella, VIC. |
| SS Electrical and Solar | 137.2km | SS Electrical and Solar is based in Flora Hill, VIC. |
| Bondys Contractors | 152.8km | Bondys Contractors is based in Stawell, VIC. |
| Bendigo Grid Connect | 153.7km | Bendigo Grid Connect is based in Ravenswood, VIC. |
| Bordertown Pumps & Refrigeration | 155.2km | Bordertown Pumps & Refrigeration is based in Bordertown, SA. |
| MR John Clohesy | 165.1km | MR John Clohesy is based in Irymple, VIC. |
| Mildura Sunray Solar | 168.0km | Mildura Sunray Solar is based in Mildura, VIC. |
| Cetinich Electrical and Solar | 169.7km | Cetinich Electrical and Solar is based in Nichols Point, VIC. |
| Bridgewater Solar Plant | 171.4km | Bridgewater Solar Plant is based in Bridgewater, VIC. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Hopetoun
Sunlight Hours in Hopetoun
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 33 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Hopetoun
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 35.7° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Hopetoun, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Hopetoun, WA, which is about 2042.4 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.