Kalarka is located in Queensland about 687.6 km north west of Brisbane and 472.5 km north west of Torbanlea. Kalarka has a latitude of 22.2 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Kalarka, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Kalarka 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. Kalarka is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Kalarka 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 Kalarka will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Kalarka
| 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 Kalarka by month. The maximum is 6.95 kWh/M2 in November. The minimum is 4.03 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.32 | 6.48 |
| Feb | 21.45 | 5.96 |
| Mar | 20.41 | 5.67 |
| Apr | 18.19 | 5.05 |
| May | 15.85 | 4.40 |
| Jun | 14.52 | 4.03 |
| Jul | 15.79 | 4.39 |
| Aug | 18.56 | 5.16 |
| Sep | 22.03 | 6.12 |
| Oct | 24.17 | 6.72 |
| Nov | 25.01 | 6.95 |
| Dec | 24.58 | 6.83 |
Figures from the weather station at Te Kowai, which is approximately 118.2 km from Kalarka.
Kalarka, QLD is in the 4741 postcode area which has around 1217 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1333 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 3237 households in the 4741 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.55 kW) for about every 2.7 dwellings.
Here are 19 solar installers in or near toKalarka. There are also a few further away.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Base | 115.9km | Energy Base is based in Paget, QLD. |
| Linked Group Services | Solar Installers and solutions | 116.2km | Linked Group Services | Solar Installers and solutions is based in Paget, QLD. |
| NQ Power Up Electrical | 117.8km | NQ Power Up Electrical is based in Mackay, QLD. |
| All-Stacks Electrical | 118.0km | All-Stacks Electrical is based in Mackay, QLD. |
| Snap Solar Mackay | 118.2km | Snap Solar Mackay is based in Mackay, QLD. |
| Nilsen Qld | 118.7km | Nilsen Qld is based in West Mackay, QLD. |
| Mr Energy | 118.7km | Mr Energy is based in Mackay, QLD. |
| Green Energy Technologies, Mackay | 120.0km | Green Energy Technologies, Mackay is based in North Mackay, QLD. |
| cq solar & electrical | 120.0km | cq solar & electrical is based in Pacific Heights, QLD. |
| Five Star Power | 120.3km | Five Star Power is based in North Mackay, QLD. |
| SOLAR LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY | 121.1km | SOLAR LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY is based in Walkerston, QLD. |
| AB Electrical & Solar | 127.6km | AB Electrical & Solar is based in Rural View, QLD. |
| RP Electrical Solutions | 128.5km | RP Electrical Solutions is based in Eimeo, QLD. |
| LSEA Electrical Group | 129.1km | LSEA Electrical Group is based in Bucasia, QLD. |
| Live by Nature & Drive by Nature | 145.1km | Live by Nature & Drive by Nature is based in Kuttabul, QLD. |
| Climatecare Electrical & Solar | 165.5km | Climatecare Electrical & Solar is based in Kawana, QLD. |
| Yeppoon Electrical & Solar | 165.5km | Yeppoon Electrical & Solar is based in Yeppoon, QLD. |
| Solartech Energy Solutions | 166.4km | Solartech Energy Solutions is based in Kawana, QLD. |
| STT ELECTRICAL SERVICES | 167.7km | STT ELECTRICAL SERVICES is based in Park Avenue, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Kalarka
Sunlight Hours in Kalarka
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 28 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Kalarka
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 22.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Kalarka, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Kalapa, QLD, which is about 166.5 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.