Are Solar Panels Worth It In Lemon Tree?

Lemon Tree is located in New South Wales about 81.5 km north of Sydney and 472.5 km south west of Esk. Lemon Tree has a latitude of 33.1 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Lemon Tree, NSW

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Lemon Tree

Rebate for Lemon Tree 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 Lemon Tree by month. The maximum is 6.63 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.49 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Lemon Tree
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan23.766.60
Feb21.215.89
Mar17.914.98
Apr14.223.95
May10.672.96
Jun8.952.49
Jul10.112.81
Aug13.683.80
Sep17.394.83
Oct20.375.66
Nov22.336.20
Dec23.856.63

Figures from the weather station at Maryville, which is approximately 44.2 km from Lemon Tree.

Lemon Tree, NSW is in the 2259 postcode area which has around 7802 solar installations under 10 kW and about 8477 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 24589 households in the 2259 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.20 kW) for about every 3.2 dwellings.

Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Lemon Tree.

Solar Installers near toLemon Tree
NameDistanceDetails
Quick Fix Solar & Electrical10.0kmQuick Fix Solar & Electrical is based in Morisset, NSW.
DNR Air Conditioning & Solar10.3kmDNR Air Conditioning & Solar is based in Morisset, NSW.
Solahart Central Coast, Lake Macquarie & Surrounds10.4kmSolahart Central Coast, Lake Macquarie & Surrounds is based in Morisset, NSW.
Global Home Solutions10.9kmGlobal Home Solutions is based in Morisset, NSW.
EcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Lake Macquarie Region14.2kmEcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Lake Macquarie Region is based in Dora Creek, NSW.
Tru Blu Solar Co14.7kmTru Blu Solar Co is based in Wyong, NSW.
RESINC Solar14.7kmRESINC Solar is based in Wyong, NSW.
MJJs Solar Central Coast14.9kmMJJs Solar Central Coast is based in Kanwal, NSW.
Solar Water Wind15.1kmSolar Water Wind is based in Wyong, NSW.
Sunlight Systems Central Coast15.8kmSunlight Systems Central Coast is based in Charmhaven, NSW.
Coast Wide Energy17.8kmCoast Wide Energy is based in Mardi, NSW.
ECO SPARKY19.7kmECO SPARKY is based in Tuggerah, NSW.
Solar Installation Services20.6kmSolar Installation Services is based in Fountaindale, NSW.
NCS Pool Heating22.8kmNCS Pool Heating is based in Roseville, NSW.
Solar Run Tumbi Umbi24.4kmSolar Run Tumbi Umbi is based in Killarney Vale, NSW.
SEA Solutions Australia24.6kmSEA Solutions Australia is based in Berkeley Vale, NSW.
Green Star Solar25.1kmGreen Star Solar is based in Toronto, NSW.
LuvSolar Solar Power Systems Hunter Valley25.5kmLuvSolar Solar Power Systems Hunter Valley is based in Brunkerville, NSW.
Green Star Solar25.6kmGreen Star Solar is based in Coal Point, NSW.
RI Trades: Electrical Plumbing Solar25.7kmRI Trades: Electrical Plumbing Solar is based in Killarney Vale, NSW.
Twin Solar25.8kmTwin Solar is based in Blackalls Park, NSW.
Standout Solar25.8kmStandout Solar is based in Long Jetty, NSW.
Williams Electrical and Solar Solutions25.9kmWilliams Electrical and Solar Solutions is based in Caves Beach, NSW.
Podium Solar29.4kmPodium Solar is based in Valentine, NSW.
Solar Rewards29.5kmSolar Rewards is based in Tumbi Umbi, NSW.
Solar Panels Central Coast Co.29.6kmSolar Panels Central Coast Co. is based in West Gosford, NSW.
Superior Solar29.6kmSuperior Solar is based in West Gosford, NSW.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Lemon Tree

Sunlight Hours in Lemon Tree

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 19 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Lemon Tree

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 33.1° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Lemon Tree, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Lemnos, VIC, which is about 645.9 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.