Are Solar Panels Worth It In Karragarra Island?

Karragarra Island is located in Queensland about 39.2 km south east of Brisbane and 11.5 km north east of Woongoolba. Karragarra Island has a latitude of 27.6 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Karragarra Island, QLD

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Karragarra Island

Rebate for Karragarra Island 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 Karragarra Island by month. The maximum is 6.82 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.28 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Karragarra Island
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan24.506.80
Feb21.776.05
Mar19.435.40
Apr16.594.61
May13.423.73
Jun11.803.28
Jul13.183.66
Aug16.254.51
Sep19.885.52
Oct22.166.16
Nov24.246.73
Dec24.576.82

Figures from the weather station at Brisbane Aerodrome, which is approximately 35.2 km from Karragarra Island.

Karragarra Island, QLD is in the 4184 postcode area which has around 2444 solar installations under 10 kW and about 2495 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 4891 households in the 4184 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.70 kW) for about every 2.0 dwellings.

Here are 23 solar installers near to or in Karragarra Island.

Solar Installers near toKarragarra Island
NameDistanceDetails
EcoBoost Solar6.2kmEcoBoost Solar is based in Redland Bay, QLD.
REA Solar8.8kmREA Solar is based in Redland Bay, QLD.
Solenergy Group - solar panels and battery storage8.9kmSolenergy Group - solar panels and battery storage is based in Redland Bay, QLD.
Eco Bay Electrical14.2kmEco Bay Electrical is based in Thornlands, QLD.
SolarGreen16.0kmSolarGreen is based in Stapylton, QLD.
Goodhew Electrical & Solar - Redlands & Brisbane Solar Services16.1kmGoodhew Electrical & Solar - Redlands & Brisbane Solar Services is based in Cleveland, QLD.
Crossover Solar Solutions16.9kmCrossover Solar Solutions is based in Cleveland, QLD.
Archer Solar17.3kmArcher Solar is based in Capalaba, QLD.
Solarwise18.4kmSolarwise is based in Loganholme, QLD.
Heliocol Solar18.5kmHeliocol Solar is based in Yatala, QLD.
The Energy Depot18.5kmThe Energy Depot is based in Kings Park, NSW.
GI Energy18.6kmGI Energy is based in Loganholme, QLD.
Solar Savings Now.18.9kmSolar Savings Now. is based in Loganholme, QLD.
SOLAR MINER19.1kmSOLAR MINER is based in Beenleigh, QLD.
Maximum Demand Power Solutions20.1kmMaximum Demand Power Solutions is based in Capalaba, QLD.
Switch Solar Solutions20.2kmSwitch Solar Solutions is based in Shailer Park, QLD.
AIS Electrical & Solar Communications & Data & Air Conditioning20.2kmAIS Electrical & Solar Communications & Data & Air Conditioning is based in Capalaba, QLD.
CERTIFIED SOLAR | Residential Solar Brisbane | Commercial Solar Brisbane| Residential Solar Gold Coast | Commercial Solar Gold Coast20.3kmCERTIFIED SOLAR | Residential Solar Brisbane | Commercial Solar Brisbane| Residential Solar Gold Coast | Commercial Solar Gold Coast is based in Capalaba, QLD.
Bayside electrical and solar20.3kmBayside electrical and solar is based in Capalaba, QLD.
Energy Dynamics20.3kmEnergy Dynamics is based in Wellington Point, QLD.
Electrical Solar Power Projects20.4kmElectrical Solar Power Projects is based in Capalaba, QLD.
SolarArk Australia (Queensland)20.4kmSolarArk Australia (Queensland) is based in Shailer Park, QLD.
FUSION20.4kmFUSION is based in Capalaba, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Karragarra Island

Sunlight Hours in Karragarra Island

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 Karragarra Island

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Karragarra Island, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Karrabin, QLD, which is about 65.3 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.