Are Solar Panels Worth It In Humboldt?

Humboldt is located in Queensland about 542.8 km north west of Brisbane and 353.4 km north west of Marshlands. Humboldt has a latitude of 24.3 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Humboldt, QLD

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Humboldt 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. Humboldt is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.

This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Humboldt 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 Humboldt will be reduced. It goes down every year.

Solar Power Rebate for Humboldt

Rebate for Humboldt Solar Systems
System SizeST CertsValue
3 kW29$1157.10
4 kW38$1516.20
5 kW48$1915.20
6 kW58$2314.20
6.6 kW63$2513.70
10 kW96$3830.40
12 kW116$4628.40
15 kW145$5785.50

Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Humboldt by month. The maximum is 7.06 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.75 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Humboldt
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan25.066.96
Feb23.046.40
Mar21.215.89
Apr18.385.10
May15.234.23
Jun13.513.75
Jul14.684.08
Aug17.684.91
Sep21.025.84
Oct23.666.57
Nov25.277.02
Dec25.417.06

Figures from the weather station at Brigalow, which is approximately 108.7 km from Humboldt.

Humboldt, QLD is in the 4702 postcode area which has around 4229 solar installations under 10 kW and about 4559 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 13813 households in the 4702 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.34 kW) for about every 3.3 dwellings.

Here are 6 solar installers near to or in Humboldt.

Solar Installers near toHumboldt
NameDistanceDetails
Callide Power Station56.8kmCallide Power Station is based in Mount Murchison, QLD.
Refelec Refrigeration Electrical Air Conditioning Solar ICT115.9kmRefelec Refrigeration Electrical Air Conditioning Solar ICT is based in Emerald, QLD.
M & M Electrics160.3kmM & M Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD.
Callide Valley Electrics160.5kmCallide Valley Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD.
cq solar & electrical175.4kmcq solar & electrical is based in Pacific Heights, QLD.
Dynamic Energy Solutions.185.9kmDynamic Energy Solutions. is based in Rockhampton, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Humboldt

Sunlight Hours in Humboldt

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 37 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Humboldt

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 24.3° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Humboldt, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Hulongine, WA, which is about 3242.7 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.