Leonora is located in Western Australia about 625.5 km north east of Perth and 2910.4 km west of Kurrowah. Leonora has a latitude of 28.9 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Leonora, WA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Leonora 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. Leonora is in Climate Zone 2 which has a rating of 1.536.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Leonora during 2024 would give you 107 ST Certificates worth $4269.30 (at an STC price of $39.90 each).
If you wait until 2025 for your panels the rebate in Leonora will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Leonora
| System Size | ST Certs | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | 32 | $1276.80 |
| 4 kW | 43 | $1715.70 |
| 5 kW | 53 | $2114.70 |
| 6 kW | 64 | $2553.60 |
| 6.6 kW | 70 | $2793.00 |
| 10 kW | 107 | $4269.30 |
| 12 kW | 129 | $5147.10 |
| 15 kW | 161 | $6423.90 |
Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Leonora by month. The maximum is 8.11 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.70 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28.55 | 7.93 |
| Feb | 25.31 | 7.03 |
| Mar | 20.67 | 5.74 |
| Apr | 15.47 | 4.30 |
| May | 11.67 | 3.24 |
| Jun | 9.73 | 2.70 |
| Jul | 10.28 | 2.86 |
| Aug | 13.01 | 3.61 |
| Sep | 17.35 | 4.82 |
| Oct | 22.79 | 6.33 |
| Nov | 26.35 | 7.32 |
| Dec | 29.21 | 8.11 |
Figures from the weather station at Muresk Institute, which is approximately 548.1 km from Leonora.
Leonora, WA is in the 6438 postcode area which has around 45 solar installations under 10 kW and about 52 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 359 households in the 6438 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.78 kW) for about every 8.0 dwellings.
Here are 19 solar installers in or near toLeonora. There are also a few further away.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tjintu Energy | 211.5km | Tjintu Energy is based in Boulder, WA. |
| Outback Energy Supply | 211.5km | Outback Energy Supply is based in Boulder, WA. |
| CDA Air & Solar | 542.8km | CDA Air & Solar is based in Northam, WA. |
| CDA Air and Solar | 550.8km | CDA Air and Solar is based in York, WA. |
| Swan Solar | 577.1km | Swan Solar is based in Wooroloo, WA. |
| Lees Electrical | 586.4km | Lees Electrical is based in Lower Chittering, WA. |
| Solar Gate Solutions WA | 598.0km | Solar Gate Solutions WA is based in Parkerville, WA. |
| Solar Advantage | 599.6km | Solar Advantage is based in Mundaring, WA. |
| 3 Phase Solar | 603.0km | 3 Phase Solar is based in Sunbury, VIC. |
| Quest Electrical and Solar | 604.7km | Quest Electrical and Solar is based in Bellevue, WA. |
| Sunpark Solar | 607.2km | Sunpark Solar is based in Ellenbrook, WA. |
| PV Energy Group | 607.2km | PV Energy Group is based in Ellenbrook, WA. |
| Switched On Solar | 607.5km | Switched On Solar is based in Henley Brook, WA. |
| Solar myWorld | 607.9km | Solar myWorld is based in Midvale, WA. |
| Solahart Midland and Avon Valley | 608.0km | Solahart Midland and Avon Valley is based in Midland, WA. |
| Residential Solar Panel Installation Midland | 609.2km | Residential Solar Panel Installation Midland is based in Midland, WA. |
| Solar Panel Cost Price | 610.4km | Solar Panel Cost Price is based in Dayton, WA. |
| Sunrise Power Australia | 611.2km | Sunrise Power Australia is based in Dayton, WA. |
| Velasquez Solar Suppliers | 612.6km | Velasquez Solar Suppliers is based in High Wycombe, WA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Leonora
Sunlight Hours in Leonora
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 58 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Leonora
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Leonora, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Leongatha South, VIC, which is about 2503.1 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.