Ironside is located in Queensland about 4.5 km south west of Brisbane and 11.0 km north of Inala Heights. Ironside has a latitude of 27.5 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Ironside, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Ironside 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. Ironside is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Ironside 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 Ironside will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Ironside
| 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 Ironside by month. The maximum is 6.67 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.26 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.60 | 6.55 |
| Feb | 21.10 | 5.86 |
| Mar | 18.70 | 5.19 |
| Apr | 16.26 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.37 | 3.71 |
| Jun | 11.74 | 3.26 |
| Jul | 13.07 | 3.63 |
| Aug | 16.05 | 4.46 |
| Sep | 19.44 | 5.40 |
| Oct | 21.55 | 5.99 |
| Nov | 23.68 | 6.58 |
| Dec | 24.00 | 6.67 |
Figures from the weather station at Brisbane, which is approximately 4.8 km from Ironside.
Ironside, QLD is in the 4067 postcode area which has around 556 solar installations under 10 kW and about 627 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 1644 households in the 4067 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.49 kW) for about every 3.0 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Ironside.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Redback Technologies | 1.4km | Redback Technologies is based in Indooroopilly, QLD. |
| DJ Solar | 1.8km | DJ Solar is based in Greenslopes, QLD. |
| Sure Solar | 1.8km | Sure Solar is based in West End, QLD. |
| GLsolar | 2.5km | GLsolar is based in West End, QLD. |
| ESOLAR ENERGY | 3.1km | ESOLAR ENERGY is based in South Brisbane, QLD. |
| Local Power | 3.1km | Local Power is based in South Brisbane, QLD. |
| Clean Energy | 3.3km | Clean Energy is based in Yeerongpilly, QLD. |
| Ads Solar QLD | 3.4km | Ads Solar QLD is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Buy Solar | 3.4km | Buy Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Dream Solar | 3.4km | Dream Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| HYBRID SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 3.4km | HYBRID SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Quick Solar | 3.4km | Quick Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Solar Masters | 3.4km | Solar Masters is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Solar Point | 3.4km | Solar Point is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Greensure Solar | 3.4km | Greensure Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Solar Harbour | 3.5km | Solar Harbour is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Solar Solution 24 | 3.7km | Solar Solution 24 is based in Yeerongpilly, QLD. |
| Pioneer Solar | 4.0km | Pioneer Solar is based in Narre Warren, VIC. |
| Brisbane Solar Panel Installers | 4.1km | Brisbane Solar Panel Installers is based in Moorooka, QLD. |
| Gnowee Solar | 4.2km | Gnowee Solar is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Halcol Energy - Brisbane Solar | 4.2km | Halcol Energy - Brisbane Solar is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Sunny Sky Solar | 4.6km | Sunny Sky Solar is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Trusted Solar Brisbane | 4.6km | Trusted Solar Brisbane is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| A2Z SOLAR ENERGY | Solar Inverters Brisbane | 4.8km | A2Z SOLAR ENERGY | Solar Inverters Brisbane is based in Greenslopes, QLD. |
| Infinity Solar | 4.8km | Infinity Solar is based in Red Hill, QLD. |
| Nexa Solar Australia - Solar Retailer & Installations | 4.8km | Nexa Solar Australia - Solar Retailer & Installations is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Infinite Energy - Solar Power Brisbane | 4.9km | Infinite Energy - Solar Power Brisbane is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Ironside
Sunlight Hours in Ironside
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 52 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Ironside
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.5° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Ironside, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Ironpot, QLD, which is about 189.6 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.