Lakeside is located in Queensland about 233.3 km north west of Brisbane and 39.5 km north west of Marodian. Lakeside has a latitude of 25.5 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Lakeside, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Lakeside 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. Lakeside is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Lakeside 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 Lakeside will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Lakeside
| 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 Lakeside 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 38.8 km from Lakeside.
Lakeside, QLD is in the 4621 postcode area which has around 335 solar installations under 10 kW and about 351 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 1020 households in the 4621 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.54 kW) for about every 3.0 dwellings.
Here are 26 solar installers near to or in Lakeside.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SUNSAVER | 10.5km | SUNSAVER is based in Bundaberg, QLD. |
| Haimes Industries | 46.8km | Haimes Industries is based in Svensson Heights, QLD. |
| Solarlife | 52.0km | Solarlife is based in Howard, QLD. |
| Gin Gin Solar and Electrical | 59.3km | Gin Gin Solar and Electrical is based in Gin Gin, QLD. |
| Cool 2 Go | 62.3km | Cool 2 Go is based in Gin Gin, QLD. |
| Simple Solar Solutions | 64.9km | Simple Solar Solutions is based in Maryborough, QLD. |
| Off Grid Lifestyle Solutions | 64.9km | Off Grid Lifestyle Solutions is based in Booral, QLD. |
| EAVA Solutions | 65.4km | EAVA Solutions is based in Toogoom, QLD. |
| GCR Solar Hervey Bay | 68.7km | GCR Solar Hervey Bay is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| Hush Energy - Wide Bay Solar Power | 73.8km | Hush Energy - Wide Bay Solar Power is based in Dundowran, QLD. |
| Energy Rich | 74.2km | Energy Rich is based in Thabeban, QLD. |
| Solar ‘N’ Sat | 75.0km | Solar ‘N’ Sat is based in Svensson Heights, QLD. |
| Sunjuice Solar | 76.8km | Sunjuice Solar is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| Twyford Solar Bundaberg | 77.3km | Twyford Solar Bundaberg is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| AC Electrical & Air/ Bundaberg Solar | 77.4km | AC Electrical & Air/ Bundaberg Solar is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| 12 Volt Solar Systems | 77.4km | 12 Volt Solar Systems is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| Local Solar Solutions | 77.5km | Local Solar Solutions is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| Solahart Hervey Bay | 77.6km | Solahart Hervey Bay is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| Elevate Solar | 77.8km | Elevate Solar is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| Solahart Bundaberg | 79.2km | Solahart Bundaberg is based in Bundaberg East, QLD. |
| Scott Burke Electrical | 80.5km | Scott Burke Electrical is based in Bundaberg East, QLD. |
| Burnett Home Energy Centre - Solar Panel Installation, Gutter Cover, Solar Batteries | 81.1km | Burnett Home Energy Centre - Solar Panel Installation, Gutter Cover, Solar Batteries is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| ALZ Group | 82.2km | ALZ Group is based in Hervey Bay, QLD. |
| Raffin Electrical Contractors | 89.2km | Raffin Electrical Contractors is based in Wondai, QLD. |
| Island Energy - Gympie | 90.2km | Island Energy - Gympie is based in Gympie, QLD. |
| Cooloola Solar Systems | 91.2km | Cooloola Solar Systems is based in Victory Heights, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Lakeside
Sunlight Hours in Lakeside
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 43 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Lakeside
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 25.5° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Lakeside, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Lakes Entrance, VIC, which is about 1423.3 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.