Labrador is located in Queensland about 65.0 km south east of Brisbane and 11.2 km south east of Santa Barbara. Labrador has a latitude of 27.9 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Labrador, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Labrador 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. Labrador is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Labrador 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 Labrador will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Labrador
| 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 Labrador 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 41.1 km from Labrador.
Labrador, QLD is in the 4215 postcode area which has around 3588 solar installations under 10 kW and about 3882 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 15406 households in the 4215 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.99 kW) for about every 4.3 dwellings.
Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Labrador.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Pugin Power | 2.1km | Pugin Power is based in Biggera Waters, QLD. |
| Arkana Energy Solar | 3.3km | Arkana Energy Solar is based in Coombabah, QLD. |
| Achievers Energy | 4.0km | Achievers Energy is based in Molendinar, QLD. |
| Goodlife Solar | 4.7km | Goodlife Solar is based in Arundel, QLD. |
| DIY Solar | 5.3km | DIY Solar is based in Arundel, QLD. |
| Supreme Solar Power | 5.8km | Supreme Solar Power is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Your Choice Solar | 6.1km | Your Choice Solar is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Universe Solar | 6.2km | Universe Solar is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Central Solar Systems | 6.3km | Central Solar Systems is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Base Electrical and Solar Energy | 6.3km | Base Electrical and Solar Energy is based in Surfers Paradise, QLD. |
| The Saviour Group | 6.7km | The Saviour Group is based in Surfers Paradise, QLD. |
| Imperial Solar | 7.9km | Imperial Solar is based in Helensvale, QLD. |
| Blue Planet Solar | 7.9km | Blue Planet Solar is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| Future Solar Australia | 7.9km | Future Solar Australia is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD. |
| SunUp Solar Solutions | 8.1km | SunUp Solar Solutions is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| Double Flow Solar Power Company | 8.4km | Double Flow Solar Power Company is based in Merrimac, QLD. |
| Jasmin Solar. | 8.4km | Jasmin Solar. is based in Carrara, QLD. |
| Key Solar | 11.4km | Key Solar is based in Hope Island, QLD. |
| Rowland Solar | 11.8km | Rowland Solar is based in Mermaid Waters, QLD. |
| Solar Run Broadbeach | 11.8km | Solar Run Broadbeach is based in Mermaid Waters, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions | 12.2km | Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions is based in Worongary, QLD. |
| No Grid Solar | 12.7km | No Grid Solar is based in Upper Coomera, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Labrador
Sunlight Hours in Labrador
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 54 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Labrador
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Labrador, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Labertouche, VIC, which is about 1324.9 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.