Knights Hill is located in New South Wales about 95.6 km south west of Sydney and 647.0 km south west of Esk. Knights Hill has a latitude of 34.6 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Knights Hill, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Knights Hill 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. Knights Hill is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Knights Hill 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 Knights Hill will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Knights Hill
| 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 Knights Hill by month. The maximum is 6.15 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.28 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21.63 | 6.01 |
| Feb | 18.74 | 5.20 |
| Mar | 15.99 | 4.44 |
| Apr | 12.97 | 3.60 |
| May | 10.03 | 2.79 |
| Jun | 8.20 | 2.28 |
| Jul | 9.45 | 2.63 |
| Aug | 12.59 | 3.50 |
| Sep | 16.29 | 4.52 |
| Oct | 19.48 | 5.41 |
| Nov | 20.51 | 5.70 |
| Dec | 22.15 | 6.15 |
Figures from the weather station at Nowra, which is approximately 39.0 km from Knights Hill.
Knights Hill, NSW is in the 2577 postcode area which has around 2061 solar installations under 10 kW and about 2333 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 7358 households in the 2577 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.61 kW) for about every 3.6 dwellings.
Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Knights Hill.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SunPeople | 11.7km | SunPeople is based in Oak Flats, NSW. |
| JPG Solar & Electrical | 12.0km | JPG Solar & Electrical is based in Oak Flats, NSW. |
| Rivers Solar & Electrical Services | 12.1km | Rivers Solar & Electrical Services is based in Oak Flats, NSW. |
| Thirroul Solar | 12.3km | Thirroul Solar is based in Woonona, NSW. |
| Starrton | 12.9km | Starrton is based in Bomaderry, NSW. |
| On Grid Off Grid Solar | 13.9km | On Grid Off Grid Solar is based in Jerrara, NSW. |
| The Energy Experts | 14.3km | The Energy Experts is based in Kiama, NSW. |
| Greensmart Electrical. | 14.7km | Greensmart Electrical. is based in Kiama Downs, NSW. |
| Platinum Solar Designs | 15.2km | Platinum Solar Designs is based in Kiama, NSW. |
| Solarblu | 16.1km | Solarblu is based in Dapto, NSW. |
| Solar battery world | 16.4km | Solar battery world is based in Wollongong, NSW. |
| Shellharbour Solar and Electrical | 17.1km | Shellharbour Solar and Electrical is based in Barrack Point, NSW. |
| BRILLIANT SOLAR | 17.5km | BRILLIANT SOLAR is based in Dapto, NSW. |
| Shoalhaven Solar | 17.8km | Shoalhaven Solar is based in Berry, NSW. |
| Birch Electrical & Solar | 19.8km | Birch Electrical & Solar is based in Bellambi, NSW. |
| Off Grid Electrician | 21.3km | Off Grid Electrician is based in Unanderra, NSW. |
| Clean Power Australia | 22.5km | Clean Power Australia is based in Unanderra, NSW. |
| Infinity Energy Solutions | 23.7km | Infinity Energy Solutions is based in Port Kembla, NSW. |
| Iconic Solar | 23.7km | Iconic Solar is based in Cordeaux Heights, NSW. |
| Bellette Electrical, Solar & Air Conditioning | 24.1km | Bellette Electrical, Solar & Air Conditioning is based in Far Meadow, NSW. |
| Solar Run Shell Cove | 24.4km | Solar Run Shell Cove is based in Figtree, NSW. |
| South Coast Solar Solutions | 26.5km | South Coast Solar Solutions is based in Bomaderry, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Knights Hill
Sunlight Hours in Knights Hill
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 27 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Knights Hill
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Knights Hill, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Knebsworth, VIC, which is about 876.7 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.