Are Solar Panels Worth It In Ironpot?

Ironpot is located in Queensland about 527.4 km north west of Brisbane and 307.9 km north west of Torbanlea. Ironpot has a latitude of 23.3 degrees South.

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

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Ironpot

Rebate for Ironpot 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 Ironpot by month. The maximum is 7.01 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.76 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Ironpot
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan24.526.81
Feb22.536.26
Mar20.905.81
Apr18.195.05
May15.234.23
Jun13.543.76
Jul14.614.06
Aug17.624.89
Sep20.835.79
Oct23.276.46
Nov25.006.95
Dec25.227.01

Figures from the weather station at Biloela, which is approximately 124.8 km from Ironpot.

Ironpot, QLD is in the 4701 postcode area which has around 6149 solar installations under 10 kW and about 6437 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 19365 households in the 4701 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.18 kW) for about every 3.1 dwellings.

Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Ironpot.

Solar Installers near toIronpot
NameDistanceDetails
Solartech Energy Solutions12.6kmSolartech Energy Solutions is based in Kawana, QLD.
Climatecare Electrical & Solar12.6kmClimatecare Electrical & Solar is based in Kawana, QLD.
Power Saving Centre14.2kmPower Saving Centre is based in Berserker, QLD.
CRM CQ Solar Electrical & Air Conditioning14.3kmCRM CQ Solar Electrical & Air Conditioning is based in Yeppoon, QLD.
STT ELECTRICAL SERVICES14.7kmSTT ELECTRICAL SERVICES is based in Park Avenue, QLD.
Savvy Solar14.7kmSavvy Solar is based in Park Avenue, QLD.
CDIF Solar15.8kmCDIF Solar is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Adsun Energy15.8kmAdsun Energy is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Adlec Electrical Services16.2kmAdlec Electrical Services is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
PowerSmart Solutions16.2kmPowerSmart Solutions is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
EcoSmart Solar Rockhampton16.5kmEcoSmart Solar Rockhampton is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Popp'n Solar and Electrical16.6kmPopp'n Solar and Electrical is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
The Power Shop - Complete Solar Energy Solutions16.9kmThe Power Shop - Complete Solar Energy Solutions is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Swann's Solar & Electrical16.9kmSwann's Solar & Electrical is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Yeppoon Electrical & Solar19.4kmYeppoon Electrical & Solar is based in Yeppoon, QLD.
Dynamic Energy Solutions.21.9kmDynamic Energy Solutions. is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
cq solar & electrical54.7kmcq solar & electrical is based in Pacific Heights, QLD.
Daniel Shea Electrical & Solar93.4kmDaniel Shea Electrical & Solar is based in Callemondah, QLD.
Solar Power Gladstone94.4kmSolar Power Gladstone is based in South Gladstone, QLD.
Gladstone Electrical and Solar94.5kmGladstone Electrical and Solar is based in New Auckland, QLD.
icleansolar Central Queensland95.5kmicleansolar Central Queensland is based in Kin Kora, QLD.
Solar Cleaner Australia95.5kmSolar Cleaner Australia is based in Kin Kora, QLD.
RK Specialized Electrical109.2kmRK Specialized Electrical is based in Tannum Sands, QLD.
Vision Energy - The Solar Specialists111.5kmVision Energy - The Solar Specialists is based in Benaraby, QLD.
Callide Valley Electrics127.8kmCallide Valley Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD.
M & M Electrics127.8kmM & M Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD.
Callide Power Station157.5kmCallide Power Station is based in Mount Murchison, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Ironpot

Sunlight Hours in Ironpot

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 33 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Ironpot

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 23.3° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Ironpot, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Ironmungy, NSW, which is about 1491.1 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.