Karrakatta is located in Western Australia about 5.9 km west of Perth and 3420.8 km west of Oman Ama. Karrakatta has a latitude of 32.0 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Karrakatta, WA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Karrakatta 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. Karrakatta is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Karrakatta 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 Karrakatta will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Karrakatta
| 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 Karrakatta by month. The maximum is 8.32 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.60 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29.10 | 8.08 |
| Feb | 25.65 | 7.12 |
| Mar | 20.75 | 5.76 |
| Apr | 15.11 | 4.20 |
| May | 11.28 | 3.13 |
| Jun | 9.35 | 2.60 |
| Jul | 9.94 | 2.76 |
| Aug | 13.05 | 3.63 |
| Sep | 17.13 | 4.76 |
| Oct | 22.59 | 6.27 |
| Nov | 26.77 | 7.44 |
| Dec | 29.94 | 8.32 |
Figures from the weather station at Perth, which is approximately 6.6 km from Karrakatta.
Karrakatta, WA is in the 6010 postcode area which has around 1947 solar installations under 10 kW and about 2036 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 6212 households in the 6010 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.23 kW) for about every 3.2 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Karrakatta.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| DNX Energy - Solar Power Perth | 1.8km | DNX Energy - Solar Power Perth is based in Nedlands, WA. |
| Pro Solar Solution | 2.8km | Pro Solar Solution is based in Subiaco, WA. |
| Fronius Australia - Perth Office | 3.4km | Fronius Australia - Perth Office is based in Subiaco, WA. |
| Solar Economy | 3.5km | Solar Economy is based in Swanbourne, WA. |
| WestGen | 3.7km | WestGen is based in West Perth, WA. |
| SunDrop Electricals EC14504 | 3.8km | SunDrop Electricals EC14504 is based in Burswood, WA. |
| PEARL Clean Energy | 3.9km | PEARL Clean Energy is based in West Perth, WA. |
| Pro Custom Energy | 4.0km | Pro Custom Energy is based in West Perth, WA. |
| EcoWhite Solar | 4.1km | EcoWhite Solar is based in Leederville, WA. |
| UNLIMITED ENERGY AUSTRALIA | 4.5km | UNLIMITED ENERGY AUSTRALIA is based in West Perth, WA. |
| Sun Max Solar - Top Solar Panel installer in Perth | 4.7km | Sun Max Solar - Top Solar Panel installer in Perth is based in Perth, WA. |
| AmbriSolar | 4.9km | AmbriSolar is based in West Perth, WA. |
| Asian Renewable Energy Hub | 4.9km | Asian Renewable Energy Hub is based in South Perth, WA. |
| Sutton Solar Suppliers | 5.0km | Sutton Solar Suppliers is based in Churchlands, WA. |
| Synergy Commercial Solar | 5.0km | Synergy Commercial Solar is based in Perth, WA. |
| Solar Perth | 5.1km | Solar Perth is based in Perth, WA. |
| Alfa Solar - Solar Panel Company Perth | 5.1km | Alfa Solar - Solar Panel Company Perth is based in Perth, WA. |
| Perdaman Advanced Energy | 5.1km | Perdaman Advanced Energy is based in Perth, WA. |
| National Renewable | 5.1km | National Renewable is based in Leederville, WA. |
| Fourth Phase - Solar & Electrical | 5.1km | Fourth Phase - Solar & Electrical is based in Leederville, WA. |
| BSC Solar | 5.2km | BSC Solar is based in Perth, WA. |
| ClearVue Technologies Limited | 5.2km | ClearVue Technologies Limited is based in West Perth, WA. |
| The Switch Electrical | 5.2km | The Switch Electrical is based in Wallagoot, NSW. |
| Chapman Solar Suppliers | 5.3km | Chapman Solar Suppliers is based in Perth, WA. |
| Precision Solar and Battery | 5.4km | Precision Solar and Battery is based in Perth, WA. |
| Sun Green Solar | 5.4km | Sun Green Solar is based in Perth, WA. |
| Sunrun Solar | 5.4km | Sunrun Solar is based in Clayton, VIC. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Karrakatta
Sunlight Hours in Karrakatta
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 13 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Karrakatta
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 32.0° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Karrakatta, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Karragullen, WA, which is about 33.4 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.