Latimer is located in Queensland about 72.5 km south east of Brisbane and 11.5 km south of Gaven. Latimer has a latitude of 28.1 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Latimer, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Latimer 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. Latimer is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Latimer 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 Latimer will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Latimer
| 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 Latimer 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 41.4 km from Latimer.
Latimer, QLD is in the 4211 postcode area which has around 10387 solar installations under 10 kW and about 11222 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 23356 households in the 4211 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.21 kW) for about every 2.2 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Latimer.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions | 1.9km | Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions is based in Worongary, QLD. |
| Jasmin Solar. | 5.5km | Jasmin Solar. is based in Carrara, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Energy | 5.7km | Gold Coast Energy is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| Omega Solar + Batteries | 5.7km | Omega Solar + Batteries is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| SunUp Solar Solutions | 6.0km | SunUp Solar Solutions is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| Blue Planet Solar | 6.1km | Blue Planet Solar is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| Imperial Solar | 6.2km | Imperial Solar is based in Helensvale, QLD. |
| Future Solar Australia | 6.4km | Future Solar Australia is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD. |
| Solar Sailes™ | 6.8km | Solar Sailes™ is based in Bonogin, QLD. |
| Solar Run Broadbeach | 7.4km | Solar Run Broadbeach is based in Mermaid Waters, QLD. |
| Double Flow Solar Power Company | 8.4km | Double Flow Solar Power Company is based in Merrimac, QLD. |
| Rowland Solar | 8.9km | Rowland Solar is based in Mermaid Waters, QLD. |
| Stored Power | 9.1km | Stored Power is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
| Central Solar Systems | 9.5km | Central Solar Systems is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Achievers Energy | 9.5km | Achievers Energy is based in Molendinar, QLD. |
| Econnect Solar | 9.5km | Econnect Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
| Universe Solar | 9.5km | Universe Solar is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| 4Shore Solar | 9.6km | 4Shore Solar is based in Burleigh Waters, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Solar Systems | 9.6km | Gold Coast Solar Systems is based in Miami, QLD. |
| Your Choice Solar | 9.8km | Your Choice Solar is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Supreme Solar Power | 9.9km | Supreme Solar Power is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Queensland Commercial Solar | 10.1km | Queensland Commercial Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
| First Choice Solar Gold Coast | 10.2km | First Choice Solar Gold Coast is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
| SunSource Roofing | 10.3km | SunSource Roofing is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
| Keen 2B Green Solar Specialists | 10.6km | Keen 2B Green Solar Specialists is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
| The Saviour Group | 10.7km | The Saviour Group is based in Surfers Paradise, QLD. |
| Array Energy - Burleigh Heads | 10.9km | Array Energy - Burleigh Heads is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Latimer
Sunlight Hours in Latimer
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 Latimer
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.1° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Latimer, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Lathlain, WA, which is about 3612.2 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.