Are Solar Panels Worth It In Jacksons Flat?

Jacksons Flat is located in New South Wales about 160.3 km south of Brisbane and 65.0 km east of Severnlea. Jacksons Flat has a latitude of 28.9 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Jacksons Flat, NSW

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Jacksons Flat

Rebate for Jacksons Flat 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 Jacksons Flat by month. The maximum is 6.91 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.21 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Jacksons Flat
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan24.676.85
Feb22.126.14
Mar19.515.42
Apr16.744.65
May13.393.72
Jun11.553.21
Jul12.693.53
Aug16.004.44
Sep19.415.39
Oct22.086.13
Nov24.056.68
Dec24.876.91

Figures from the weather station at Hermitage, which is approximately 84.9 km from Jacksons Flat.

Jacksons Flat, NSW is in the 2469 postcode area which has around 777 solar installations under 10 kW and about 824 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 2278 households in the 2469 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.14 kW) for about every 2.9 dwellings.

Here are 23 solar installers near to or in Jacksons Flat.

Solar Installers near toJacksons Flat
NameDistanceDetails
JDZ Solar and Electrical47.7kmJDZ Solar and Electrical is based in Casino, NSW.
The Solar Shop63.4kmThe Solar Shop is based in South Grafton, NSW.
Gathered Energy63.4kmGathered Energy is based in Applethorpe, QLD.
Solar Blessing65.1kmSolar Blessing is based in Stanthorpe, QLD.
24 Hour Solar Power67.7km24 Hour Solar Power is based in Lismore, NSW.
Juno Energy68.8kmJuno Energy is based in Byron Bay, NSW.
Northern Rivers Solar & Electrical69.0kmNorthern Rivers Solar & Electrical is based in South Lismore, NSW.
sun energy experts69.2kmsun energy experts is based in Lismore, NSW.
Nickel Energy69.3kmNickel Energy is based in Lismore, NSW.
Solahart Far North Coast69.9kmSolahart Far North Coast is based in East Lismore, NSW.
Rainbow Power Company70.2kmRainbow Power Company is based in Nimbin, NSW.
ProSolar Australia75.7kmProSolar Australia is based in Bexhill, NSW.
Coastwide Solar NSW76.6kmCoastwide Solar NSW is based in Goonellabah, NSW.
Sunbeam Solar Systems80.2kmSunbeam Solar Systems is based in Doon Doon, NSW.
Warwick Solar Panels87.8kmWarwick Solar Panels is based in Warwick, QLD.
Evolved Well Solar and Electrical- Byron Bay87.8kmEvolved Well Solar and Electrical- Byron Bay is based in Upper Wilsons Creek, NSW.
David Ross Electrical & Solar88.5kmDavid Ross Electrical & Solar is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW.
First Sun Solar89.3kmFirst Sun Solar is based in Federal, NSW.
888 Solar Tek89.8km888 Solar Tek is based in Federal, NSW.
Maclean Auto Electrical Solar World91.3kmMaclean Auto Electrical Solar World is based in Maclean, NSW.
Stralis Energy92.2kmStralis Energy is based in West Ballina, NSW.
Premium Solar Solutions94.2kmPremium Solar Solutions is based in Cumbalum, NSW.
GZED Electrical94.4kmGZED Electrical is based in Palmers Island, NSW.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Jacksons Flat

Sunlight Hours in Jacksons Flat

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 58 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Jacksons Flat

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Jacksons Flat, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Jackson South, QLD, which is about 378.2 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.