Kiata is located in Victoria about 324.3 km north west of Melbourne and 1263.9 km south west of Oman Ama. Kiata has a latitude of 36.4 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Kiata, VIC
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Kiata 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. Kiata is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Kiata 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 Kiata will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Kiata
| 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 Kiata by month. The maximum is 7.36 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.93 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.48 | 7.36 |
| Feb | 23.55 | 6.54 |
| Mar | 18.07 | 5.02 |
| Apr | 12.47 | 3.46 |
| May | 8.49 | 2.36 |
| Jun | 6.93 | 1.93 |
| Jul | 7.54 | 2.09 |
| Aug | 10.48 | 2.91 |
| Sep | 14.24 | 3.96 |
| Oct | 19.13 | 5.32 |
| Nov | 23.02 | 6.40 |
| Dec | 25.58 | 7.10 |
Figures from the weather station at Kybybolite, which is approximately 89.7 km from Kiata.
Kiata, VIC is in the 3418 postcode area which has around 426 solar installations under 10 kW and about 446 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 1402 households in the 3418 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.90 kW) for about every 3.3 dwellings.
Here are 6 solar installers near to or in Kiata.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Natimuk Solar | 39.7km | Natimuk Solar is based in Natimuk, VIC. |
| Laser Electrical Horsham | 52.8km | Laser Electrical Horsham is based in Horsham, VIC. |
| Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Wimmera | 60.5km | Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Wimmera is based in Warracknabeal, VIC. |
| Bendigo Grid Connect | 84.5km | Bendigo Grid Connect is based in Ravenswood, VIC. |
| Bordertown Pumps & Refrigeration | 91.2km | Bordertown Pumps & Refrigeration is based in Bordertown, SA. |
| Sparkon Electrical Services | 107.6km | Sparkon Electrical Services is based in Naracoorte, SA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Kiata
Sunlight Hours in Kiata
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 37 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Kiata
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 36.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Kiata, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Kiara, WA, which is about 2420.7 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.