Hopkins Creek is located in New South Wales about 94.7 km south of Brisbane and 12.4 km south east of Binna Burra. Hopkins Creek has a latitude of 28.3 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Hopkins Creek, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Hopkins Creek 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. Hopkins Creek is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Hopkins Creek 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 Hopkins Creek will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Hopkins Creek
| 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 Hopkins Creek by month. The maximum is 6.61 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.23 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.36 | 6.49 |
| Feb | 20.96 | 5.82 |
| Mar | 18.81 | 5.22 |
| Apr | 16.28 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.25 | 3.68 |
| Jun | 11.62 | 3.23 |
| Jul | 12.87 | 3.58 |
| Aug | 15.83 | 4.40 |
| Sep | 19.13 | 5.31 |
| Oct | 21.29 | 5.91 |
| Nov | 23.27 | 6.46 |
| Dec | 23.81 | 6.61 |
Figures from the weather station at Glenlogan, which is approximately 56.7 km from Hopkins Creek.
Hopkins Creek, NSW is in the 2484 postcode area which has around 4046 solar installations under 10 kW and about 4384 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 7629 households in the 2484 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.08 kW) for about every 1.9 dwellings.
Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Hopkins Creek.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| David Ross Electrical & Solar | 6.3km | David Ross Electrical & Solar is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW. |
| David Ross Electrical | 9.4km | David Ross Electrical is based in Eviron, NSW. |
| I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim | 9.8km | I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim is based in Banora Point, NSW. |
| Prestige Solar | 17.7km | Prestige Solar is based in Fernvale, NSW. |
| Northern Solar | 18.0km | Northern Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW. |
| Sunbeam Solar Systems | 21.3km | Sunbeam Solar Systems is based in Doon Doon, NSW. |
| Hay Solar | 21.8km | Hay Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW. |
| Solar Sailes™ | 23.9km | Solar Sailes™ is based in Bonogin, QLD. |
| Omega Solar + Batteries | 24.4km | Omega Solar + Batteries is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Energy | 24.4km | Gold Coast Energy is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| Static Solar & Electrical | 25.0km | Static Solar & Electrical is based in Terranora, NSW. |
| Integrity Electrical Ltd | 26.7km | Integrity Electrical Ltd is based in Elanora, QLD. |
| Stored Power | 27.0km | Stored Power is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
| Queensland Commercial Solar | 27.1km | Queensland Commercial Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
| 4Shore Solar | 27.1km | 4Shore Solar is based in Burleigh Waters, QLD. |
| First Choice Solar Gold Coast | 27.4km | First Choice Solar Gold Coast is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
| Econnect Solar | 27.4km | Econnect Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
| Meridian Solar | 27.4km | Meridian Solar is based in Currumbin Waters, QLD. |
| Fast Fit Solar | 27.6km | Fast Fit Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
| SunSource Roofing | 27.7km | SunSource Roofing is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
| Solar Sherpa | 27.7km | Solar Sherpa is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
| SolarEze | 27.7km | SolarEze is based in Elanora, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Hopkins Creek
Sunlight Hours in Hopkins Creek
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 55 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Hopkins Creek
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.3° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Hopkins Creek, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Hopevale, VIC, which is about 1330.2 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.