Hovells Creek is located in New South Wales about 138.8 km north of Canberra and 647.6 km south west of Lyra. Hovells Creek has a latitude of 34.1 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Hovells Creek, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Hovells 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. Hovells Creek is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Hovells 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 Hovells Creek will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Hovells 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 Hovells Creek by month. The maximum is 7.52 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.34 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.06 | 7.52 |
| Feb | 23.61 | 6.56 |
| Mar | 19.61 | 5.45 |
| Apr | 14.81 | 4.11 |
| May | 10.79 | 3.00 |
| Jun | 8.43 | 2.34 |
| Jul | 9.28 | 2.58 |
| Aug | 12.29 | 3.41 |
| Sep | 16.62 | 4.62 |
| Oct | 21.39 | 5.94 |
| Nov | 24.21 | 6.72 |
| Dec | 26.83 | 7.45 |
Figures from the weather station at Cowra, which is approximately 33.7 km from Hovells Creek.
Hovells Creek, NSW is in the 2794 postcode area which has around 1455 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1614 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 4562 households in the 2794 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.21 kW) for about every 3.1 dwellings.
Here are 26 solar installers near to or in Hovells Creek.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Zac Power - Solar System, Panel, Battery, Electrician | 32.1km | Zac Power - Solar System, Panel, Battery, Electrician is based in Cowra, NSW. |
| Gerindtec | 33.2km | Gerindtec is based in Barmedman, NSW. |
| Josh Gardiner Electrical & Solar | 33.2km | Josh Gardiner Electrical & Solar is based in Cowra, NSW. |
| Midwest Solar & Electrical | 33.2km | Midwest Solar & Electrical is based in Cowra, NSW. |
| Maine Solar Grid | 41.5km | Maine Solar Grid is based in Tuena, NSW. |
| 📞 Green Solar Panels Installation Kallangur | 55.6km | 📞 Green Solar Panels Installation Kallangur is based in Blacktown, NSW. |
| Alternative Energy Concepts | 59.7km | Alternative Energy Concepts is based in Canowindra, NSW. |
| AUS-POWER Batteries | 59.7km | AUS-POWER Batteries is based in Canowindra, NSW. |
| Stag Electrical, Solar & Refrigeration - Certified Solar Installers | 62.1km | Stag Electrical, Solar & Refrigeration - Certified Solar Installers is based in Young, NSW. |
| Webb Electrical and Solar | 62.7km | Webb Electrical and Solar is based in Young, NSW. |
| Electrotech Cabling Systems Pty.Ltd | 64.2km | Electrotech Cabling Systems Pty.Ltd is based in Young, NSW. |
| Photon Energy Solutions | 71.5km | Photon Energy Solutions is based in Harden, NSW. |
| Yass Valley Solar | 83.8km | Yass Valley Solar is based in Yass, NSW. |
| Ygrene Energy | 83.8km | Ygrene Energy is based in Yass, NSW. |
| Abundant Solar | 83.8km | Abundant Solar is based in Yass, NSW. |
| Dynamic Solar | 84.7km | Dynamic Solar is based in Lucknow, NSW. |
| Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Yass & Canberra | 85.9km | Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Yass & Canberra is based in Yass, NSW. |
| Hybrid Power Systems | 87.5km | Hybrid Power Systems is based in Orange, NSW. |
| Kenjarhy Solar | 87.8km | Kenjarhy Solar is based in Orange, NSW. |
| Central West Solar | 88.7km | Central West Solar is based in Orange, NSW. |
| Efficient Air & Energy | 89.4km | Efficient Air & Energy is based in Orange, NSW. |
| Solar ~ Central West Co. | 90.8km | Solar ~ Central West Co. is based in Orange, NSW. |
| Lung Fish | 91.9km | Lung Fish is based in Orange, NSW. |
| Unilec Solar & Electrical | 92.6km | Unilec Solar & Electrical is based in Orange, NSW. |
| Platinum Solar Bathurst | 98.5km | Platinum Solar Bathurst is based in Kelso, NSW. |
| Large Solar Installs | 99.0km | Large Solar Installs is based in Kelso, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Hovells Creek
Sunlight Hours in Hovells Creek
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 24 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Hovells Creek
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.1° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Hovells Creek, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Hovea, WA, which is about 3053.9 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.