Kingfisher Bay is located in Queensland about 230.6 km north of Brisbane and 44.0 km east of Torbanlea. Kingfisher Bay has a latitude of 25.4 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Kingfisher Bay, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Kingfisher Bay 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. Kingfisher Bay is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Kingfisher Bay 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 Kingfisher Bay will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Kingfisher Bay
| 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 Kingfisher Bay by month. The maximum is 6.87 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.52 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.03 | 6.68 |
| Feb | 21.85 | 6.07 |
| Mar | 19.86 | 5.52 |
| Apr | 17.26 | 4.80 |
| May | 14.31 | 3.97 |
| Jun | 12.67 | 3.52 |
| Jul | 13.80 | 3.83 |
| Aug | 16.88 | 4.69 |
| Sep | 20.20 | 5.61 |
| Oct | 22.49 | 6.25 |
| Nov | 24.52 | 6.81 |
| Dec | 24.74 | 6.87 |
Figures from the weather station at Brian Pastures, which is approximately 132.2 km from Kingfisher Bay.
Kingfisher Bay, QLD is in the 4655 postcode area which has around 15127 solar installations under 10 kW and about 15637 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 29971 households in the 4655 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.03 kW) for about every 2.0 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Kingfisher Bay.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| ALZ Group | 15.9km | ALZ Group is based in Hervey Bay, QLD. |
| Elevate Solar | 23.2km | Elevate Solar is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| Solahart Hervey Bay | 23.3km | Solahart Hervey Bay is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| 12 Volt Solar Systems | 23.7km | 12 Volt Solar Systems is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| Sunjuice Solar | 24.2km | Sunjuice Solar is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| Hush Energy - Wide Bay Solar Power | 26.0km | Hush Energy - Wide Bay Solar Power is based in Dundowran, QLD. |
| Off Grid Lifestyle Solutions | 29.4km | Off Grid Lifestyle Solutions is based in Booral, QLD. |
| Simple Solar Solutions | 29.4km | Simple Solar Solutions is based in Maryborough, QLD. |
| GCR Solar Hervey Bay | 31.3km | GCR Solar Hervey Bay is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| EAVA Solutions | 38.6km | EAVA Solutions is based in Toogoom, QLD. |
| Solarlife | 46.6km | Solarlife is based in Howard, QLD. |
| Energy Rich | 87.4km | Energy Rich is based in Thabeban, QLD. |
| Haimes Industries | 88.1km | Haimes Industries is based in Svensson Heights, QLD. |
| Scott Burke Electrical | 88.9km | Scott Burke Electrical is based in Bundaberg East, QLD. |
| Solahart Bundaberg | 89.2km | Solahart Bundaberg is based in Bundaberg East, QLD. |
| Solar ‘N’ Sat | 89.6km | Solar ‘N’ Sat is based in Svensson Heights, QLD. |
| Twyford Solar Bundaberg | 89.8km | Twyford Solar Bundaberg is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| AC Electrical & Air/ Bundaberg Solar | 89.8km | AC Electrical & Air/ Bundaberg Solar is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| Local Solar Solutions | 90.7km | Local Solar Solutions is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| Cooloola Solar Systems | 94.0km | Cooloola Solar Systems is based in Victory Heights, QLD. |
| Island Energy - Gympie | 95.6km | Island Energy - Gympie is based in Gympie, QLD. |
| Allways Earth | 96.7km | Allways Earth is based in Gympie, QLD. |
| SUNSAVER | 98.8km | SUNSAVER is based in Bundaberg, QLD. |
| Island Energy QLD | 109.3km | Island Energy QLD is based in Tewantin, QLD. |
| In Flow Solar Co | 111.8km | In Flow Solar Co is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
| Gin Gin Solar and Electrical | 112.0km | Gin Gin Solar and Electrical is based in Gin Gin, QLD. |
| EnergyOptions | 112.1km | EnergyOptions is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Kingfisher Bay
Sunlight Hours in Kingfisher Bay
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 42 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Kingfisher Bay
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 25.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Kingfisher Bay, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Kingaroy, QLD, which is about 173.7 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.