Knapp Creek is located in Queensland about 75.7 km south of Brisbane and 11.2 km south east of Cannon Creek. Knapp Creek has a latitude of 28.1 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Knapp Creek, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Knapp Creek 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. Knapp Creek is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Knapp Creek 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 Knapp Creek will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Knapp Creek
| 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 Knapp Creek by month. The maximum is 6.61 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.23 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.36 | 6.49 |
| Feb | 20.96 | 5.82 |
| Mar | 18.81 | 5.22 |
| Apr | 16.28 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.25 | 3.68 |
| Jun | 11.62 | 3.23 |
| Jul | 12.87 | 3.58 |
| Aug | 15.83 | 4.40 |
| Sep | 19.13 | 5.31 |
| Oct | 21.29 | 5.91 |
| Nov | 23.27 | 6.46 |
| Dec | 23.81 | 6.61 |
Figures from the weather station at Glenlogan, which is approximately 36.4 km from Knapp Creek.
Knapp Creek, QLD is in the 4285 postcode area which has around 4211 solar installations under 10 kW and about 4648 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 8428 households in the 4285 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.21 kW) for about every 2.0 dwellings.
Here are 23 solar installers near to or in Knapp Creek.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| De Energy | 21.8km | De Energy is based in Kerry, QLD. |
| GOAL SOLAR | 22.3km | GOAL SOLAR is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| Sungreen solutions | 22.3km | Sungreen solutions is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| Evolution Solar Experts | 22.7km | Evolution Solar Experts is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| Brighter Solar Solutions | 35.4km | Brighter Solar Solutions is based in Jimboomba, QLD. |
| Techno Solar | 38.0km | Techno Solar is based in Jimboomba, QLD. |
| David Ross Electrical & Solar | 38.5km | David Ross Electrical & Solar is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW. |
| Impact Energy | 41.3km | Impact Energy is based in Tamborine, QLD. |
| Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions | 42.2km | Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions is based in Tamborine Mountain, QLD. |
| Searchlight Electrical | 43.1km | Searchlight Electrical is based in Guanaba, QLD. |
| Greenbank Solar | 47.8km | Greenbank Solar is based in Greenbank, QLD. |
| Solar Sonic Solutions | 48.2km | Solar Sonic Solutions is based in South Ripley, QLD. |
| Sunleaf Solar | 51.5km | Sunleaf Solar is based in Redbank Plains, QLD. |
| Sunfeeds Solar - Residential & Commercial Solar Systems Installation Company | 51.8km | Sunfeeds Solar - Residential & Commercial Solar Systems Installation Company is based in Brookwater, QLD. |
| Ipswich Solar Panels | 51.8km | Ipswich Solar Panels is based in Redbank Plains, QLD. |
| OZ SOLAR WORLD | 51.9km | OZ SOLAR WORLD is based in Upper Coomera, QLD. |
| Future Solar Australia | 52.0km | Future Solar Australia is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD. |
| RAYNERGY | 52.0km | RAYNERGY is based in Park Ridge, QLD. |
| Jasmin Solar. | 52.1km | Jasmin Solar. is based in Carrara, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions | 52.1km | Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions is based in Worongary, QLD. |
| SunUp Solar Solutions | 52.1km | SunUp Solar Solutions is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| Ozzie Solar Clean | 52.1km | Ozzie Solar Clean is based in Flinders View, QLD. |
| I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim | 52.1km | I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim is based in Banora Point, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Knapp Creek
Sunlight Hours in Knapp Creek
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 55 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Knapp Creek
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.1° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Knapp Creek, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Klori, NSW, which is about 359.7 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.