Are Solar Panels Worth It In Koolewong?

Koolewong is located in New South Wales about 45.9 km north of Sydney and 506.9 km south west of Esk. Koolewong has a latitude of 33.5 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Koolewong, NSW

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Koolewong 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. Koolewong is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.

This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Koolewong 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 Koolewong will be reduced. It goes down every year.

Solar Power Rebate for Koolewong

Rebate for Koolewong Solar Systems
System SizeST CertsValue
3 kW29$1157.10
4 kW38$1516.20
5 kW48$1915.20
6 kW58$2314.20
6.6 kW63$2513.70
10 kW96$3830.40
12 kW116$4628.40
15 kW145$5785.50

Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Koolewong by month. The maximum is 6.39 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.37 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Koolewong
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan22.716.31
Feb19.965.55
Mar16.794.66
Apr13.603.78
May10.312.86
Jun8.532.37
Jul9.802.72
Aug13.153.65
Sep16.854.68
Oct19.865.52
Nov21.626.01
Dec23.006.39

Figures from the weather station at Sydney Observatory Hill, which is approximately 45.1 km from Koolewong.

Koolewong, NSW is in the 2256 postcode area which has around 1401 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1491 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 8276 households in the 2256 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.83 kW) for about every 5.9 dwellings.

Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Koolewong.

Solar Installers near toKoolewong
NameDistanceDetails
Sunair Solar in Gosford5.1kmSunair Solar in Gosford is based in West Gosford, NSW.
All Green Environmental Solutions5.1kmAll Green Environmental Solutions is based in West Gosford, NSW.
Superior Solar6.1kmSuperior Solar is based in West Gosford, NSW.
Solar Panels Central Coast Co.6.1kmSolar Panels Central Coast Co. is based in West Gosford, NSW.
Towards Tomorrow Energy6.9kmTowards Tomorrow Energy is based in Somersby, NSW.
Solarventi Australia7.0kmSolarventi Australia is based in Erina, NSW.
Clear Cut Solar11.1kmClear Cut Solar is based in Terrigal, NSW.
NCS Pool Heating13.1kmNCS Pool Heating is based in Roseville, NSW.
Solar Rewards15.0kmSolar Rewards is based in Tumbi Umbi, NSW.
SEA Solutions Australia16.5kmSEA Solutions Australia is based in Berkeley Vale, NSW.
RI Trades: Electrical Plumbing Solar16.9kmRI Trades: Electrical Plumbing Solar is based in Killarney Vale, NSW.
Solar Installation Services17.2kmSolar Installation Services is based in Fountaindale, NSW.
Solar Run Tumbi Umbi17.3kmSolar Run Tumbi Umbi is based in Killarney Vale, NSW.
Coast Wide Energy19.1kmCoast Wide Energy is based in Mardi, NSW.
ECO SPARKY19.2kmECO SPARKY is based in Tuggerah, NSW.
Standout Solar19.7kmStandout Solar is based in Long Jetty, NSW.
Epho Commercial Solar Power23.5kmEpho Commercial Solar Power is based in Mona Vale, NSW.
Tru Blu Solar Co24.6kmTru Blu Solar Co is based in Wyong, NSW.
RESINC Solar24.6kmRESINC Solar is based in Wyong, NSW.
Sole Electrical & Solar25.3kmSole Electrical & Solar is based in Warriewood, NSW.
Good Day Electrical and Solar25.3kmGood Day Electrical and Solar is based in Ingleside, NSW.
MJJs Solar Central Coast25.4kmMJJs Solar Central Coast is based in Kanwal, NSW.
Solar Water Wind25.8kmSolar Water Wind is based in Wyong, NSW.
Solar Energy Australia26.1kmSolar Energy Australia is based in Mount Kuring-Gai, NSW.
Sollos Solar28.5kmSollos Solar is based in Belrose, NSW.
Sunlight Systems Central Coast29.9kmSunlight Systems Central Coast is based in Charmhaven, NSW.
Solarbank29.9kmSolarbank is based in Cromer, NSW.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Koolewong

Sunlight Hours in Koolewong

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 21 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Koolewong

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 33.5° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Koolewong, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Koolanooka, WA, which is about 3362.6 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.