Are Solar Panels Worth It In Lakesland?

Lakesland is located in New South Wales about 70.6 km south west of Sydney and 606.8 km south of Lyra. Lakesland has a latitude of 34.2 degrees South.

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

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Lakesland

Rebate for Lakesland 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 Lakesland by month. The maximum is 6.25 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.43 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Lakesland
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan21.916.09
Feb19.065.29
Mar16.294.53
Apr13.623.78
May10.582.94
Jun8.762.43
Jul9.992.78
Aug13.243.68
Sep16.884.69
Oct19.785.50
Nov21.175.88
Dec22.506.25

Figures from the weather station at Badgerys Creek, which is approximately 37.7 km from Lakesland.

Lakesland, NSW is in the 2572 postcode area which has around 522 solar installations under 10 kW and about 580 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 1791 households in the 2572 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.43 kW) for about every 3.4 dwellings.

Here are 24 solar installers near to or in Lakesland.

Solar Installers near toLakesland
NameDistanceDetails
Empire Energy6.8kmEmpire Energy is based in Picton, NSW.
All Star Solar13.7kmAll Star Solar is based in Bargo, NSW.
CASE Statewide Solar19.8kmCASE Statewide Solar is based in Camden, NSW.
Inspire Energy24.1kmInspire Energy is based in Narellan, NSW.
Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Campbelltown24.4kmEcosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Campbelltown is based in Smeaton Grange, NSW.
Living Power24.9kmLiving Power is based in Smeaton Grange, NSW.
NSW Solar Hub26.1kmNSW Solar Hub is based in Oran Park, NSW.
Eco Solar Supplies26.6kmEco Solar Supplies is based in Bowral, NSW.
Zane Solar Campbelltown28.0kmZane Solar Campbelltown is based in Campbelltown, NSW.
Macarthur Solar28.1kmMacarthur Solar is based in Campbelltown, NSW.
SOLAR MISSION AUSTRALIA |28.1kmSOLAR MISSION AUSTRALIA | is based in Campbelltown, NSW.
Solar Shine Australia30.3kmSolar Shine Australia is based in Eschol Park, NSW.
Solar Run Hoxton Park31.3kmSolar Run Hoxton Park is based in St Andrews, NSW.
Solar Panels Leppington32.1kmSolar Panels Leppington is based in Leppington, NSW.
Schletter Australia35.1kmSchletter Australia is based in Ingleburn, NSW.
Beyond Solar35.7kmBeyond Solar is based in Ingleburn, NSW.
ENDEAVOUR SOLAR35.8kmENDEAVOUR SOLAR is based in Ingleburn, NSW.
Solar Direct Shop35.8kmSolar Direct Shop is based in Ingleburn, NSW.
DJC Engineering36.4kmDJC Engineering is based in Ingleburn, NSW.
Simmark Southern Highlands36.5kmSimmark Southern Highlands is based in Bowral, NSW.
Synergy Solar & Electrical39.3kmSynergy Solar & Electrical is based in Prestons, NSW.
Thirroul Solar39.7kmThirroul Solar is based in Woonona, NSW.
Dunne Solar & Electrical39.7kmDunne Solar & Electrical is based in Bulli, NSW.
Max Power Solar41.0kmMax Power Solar is based in Prestons, NSW.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Lakesland

Sunlight Hours in Lakesland

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 25 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Lakesland

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Lakesland, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Lakeside, QLD, which is about 971.8 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.