Are Solar Panels Worth It In Isla?

Isla is located in Queensland about 409.7 km north west of Brisbane and 219.1 km north west of Marshlands. Isla has a latitude of 24.9 degrees South.

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

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Isla

Rebate for Isla 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 Isla 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 Isla
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 26.0 km from Isla.

Isla, QLD is in the 4719 postcode area which has around 169 solar installations under 10 kW and about 184 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 694 households in the 4719 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.27 kW) for about every 4.1 dwellings.

Here are 19 solar installers in or near toIsla. There are also a few further away.

Solar Installers near toIsla
NameDistanceDetails
M & M Electrics76.8kmM & M Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD.
Callide Valley Electrics76.9kmCallide Valley Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD.
Callide Power Station153.3kmCallide Power Station is based in Mount Murchison, QLD.
Vision Energy - The Solar Specialists167.2kmVision Energy - The Solar Specialists is based in Benaraby, QLD.
Gladstone Electrical and Solar170.1kmGladstone Electrical and Solar is based in New Auckland, QLD.
Daniel Shea Electrical & Solar170.8kmDaniel Shea Electrical & Solar is based in Callemondah, QLD.
Solar Cleaner Australia171.7kmSolar Cleaner Australia is based in Kin Kora, QLD.
icleansolar Central Queensland171.7kmicleansolar Central Queensland is based in Kin Kora, QLD.
Dynamic Energy Solutions.174.4kmDynamic Energy Solutions. is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
RK Specialized Electrical174.6kmRK Specialized Electrical is based in Tannum Sands, QLD.
Solar Power Gladstone174.7kmSolar Power Gladstone is based in South Gladstone, QLD.
Burnett Home Energy Centre - Solar Panel Installation, Gutter Cover, Solar Batteries176.7kmBurnett Home Energy Centre - Solar Panel Installation, Gutter Cover, Solar Batteries is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD.
Swann's Solar & Electrical179.9kmSwann's Solar & Electrical is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
The Power Shop - Complete Solar Energy Solutions180.0kmThe Power Shop - Complete Solar Energy Solutions is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Popp'n Solar and Electrical180.3kmPopp'n Solar and Electrical is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
EcoSmart Solar Rockhampton180.4kmEcoSmart Solar Rockhampton is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
PowerSmart Solutions180.6kmPowerSmart Solutions is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Adlec Electrical Services180.6kmAdlec Electrical Services is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Adsun Energy181.1kmAdsun Energy is based in Rockhampton, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Isla

Sunlight Hours in Isla

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 40 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Isla

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 24.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Isla, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Isisford, QLD, which is about 585.6 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.