Keybarbin is located in New South Wales about 188.5 km south of Brisbane and 65.6 km west of Tabbimoble. Keybarbin has a latitude of 29.1 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Keybarbin, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Keybarbin 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. Keybarbin is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Keybarbin 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 Keybarbin will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Keybarbin
| 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 Keybarbin by month. The maximum is 6.55 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.98 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.48 | 6.52 |
| Feb | 20.71 | 5.75 |
| Mar | 17.93 | 4.98 |
| Apr | 15.29 | 4.25 |
| May | 12.29 | 3.41 |
| Jun | 10.74 | 2.98 |
| Jul | 12.07 | 3.35 |
| Aug | 15.31 | 4.25 |
| Sep | 18.79 | 5.22 |
| Oct | 21.01 | 5.84 |
| Nov | 22.95 | 6.37 |
| Dec | 23.57 | 6.55 |
Figures from the weather station at Alstonville, which is approximately 88.2 km from Keybarbin.
Keybarbin, NSW is in the 2460 postcode area which has around 5021 solar installations under 10 kW and about 5409 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 12512 households in the 2460 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.34 kW) for about every 2.5 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Keybarbin.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| JDZ Solar and Electrical | 51.7km | JDZ Solar and Electrical is based in Casino, NSW. |
| The Solar Shop | 65.6km | The Solar Shop is based in South Grafton, NSW. |
| Maclean Auto Electrical Solar World | 69.0km | Maclean Auto Electrical Solar World is based in Maclean, NSW. |
| Jcn Energy | 69.7km | Jcn Energy is based in Grafton, NSW. |
| The Solar Collective | 70.4km | The Solar Collective is based in Grafton, NSW. |
| 24 Hour Solar Power | 72.4km | 24 Hour Solar Power is based in Lismore, NSW. |
| Northern Rivers Solar & Electrical | 74.0km | Northern Rivers Solar & Electrical is based in South Lismore, NSW. |
| sun energy experts | 74.2km | sun energy experts is based in Lismore, NSW. |
| Nickel Energy | 74.4km | Nickel Energy is based in Lismore, NSW. |
| Solahart Far North Coast | 74.4km | Solahart Far North Coast is based in East Lismore, NSW. |
| GZED Electrical | 74.6km | GZED Electrical is based in Palmers Island, NSW. |
| Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Yamba | 78.9km | Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Yamba is based in Yamba, NSW. |
| JMB Solar Solutions | 78.9km | JMB Solar Solutions is based in Yamba, NSW. |
| Juno Energy | 79.4km | Juno Energy is based in Byron Bay, NSW. |
| Coastwide Solar NSW | 80.5km | Coastwide Solar NSW is based in Goonellabah, NSW. |
| ProSolar Australia | 82.3km | ProSolar Australia is based in Bexhill, NSW. |
| Gathered Energy | 82.4km | Gathered Energy is based in Applethorpe, QLD. |
| Solar Blessing | 82.8km | Solar Blessing is based in Stanthorpe, QLD. |
| Rainbow Power Company | 84.3km | Rainbow Power Company is based in Nimbin, NSW. |
| All About Solar | 88.0km | All About Solar is based in Pillar Valley, NSW. |
| Northern Rivers Renewable Energy | 90.3km | Northern Rivers Renewable Energy is based in Minnie Water, NSW. |
| Stralis Energy | 93.1km | Stralis Energy is based in West Ballina, NSW. |
| Sunbeam Solar Systems | 96.5km | Sunbeam Solar Systems is based in Doon Doon, NSW. |
| Premium Solar Solutions | 96.5km | Premium Solar Solutions is based in Cumbalum, NSW. |
| Solar-Rite | 97.4km | Solar-Rite is based in Ballina, NSW. |
| 888 Solar Tek | 97.8km | 888 Solar Tek is based in Federal, NSW. |
| First Sun Solar | 98.1km | First Sun Solar is based in Federal, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Keybarbin
Sunlight Hours in Keybarbin
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 59 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Keybarbin
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 29.1° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Keybarbin, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Kewell, VIC, which is about 1254.5 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.