Lerderderg is located in Victoria about 73.3 km north west of Melbourne and 1188.1 km south west of Lyra. Lerderderg has a latitude of 37.4 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Lerderderg, VIC
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Lerderderg 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. Lerderderg is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Lerderderg 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 Lerderderg will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Lerderderg
| 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 Lerderderg by month. The maximum is 6.67 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.75 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.02 | 6.67 |
| Feb | 20.89 | 5.80 |
| Mar | 16.34 | 4.54 |
| Apr | 11.32 | 3.14 |
| May | 7.73 | 2.15 |
| Jun | 6.29 | 1.75 |
| Jul | 7.04 | 1.96 |
| Aug | 10.02 | 2.78 |
| Sep | 13.59 | 3.77 |
| Oct | 17.78 | 4.94 |
| Nov | 21.14 | 5.87 |
| Dec | 23.81 | 6.61 |
Figures from the weather station at Melbourne Airport, which is approximately 54.8 km from Lerderderg.
Lerderderg, VIC is in the 3458 postcode area which has around 376 solar installations under 10 kW and about 401 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 1279 households in the 3458 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.22 kW) for about every 3.4 dwellings.
Here are 23 solar installers near to or in Lerderderg.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Lightbox Solar | 14.3km | Lightbox Solar is based in Leonards Hill, VIC. |
| James Browne Electrics (JBE Solar and Electrical) | 16.5km | James Browne Electrics (JBE Solar and Electrical) is based in Daylesford, VIC. |
| Skyline Energy | 24.3km | Skyline Energy is based in Macedon, VIC. |
| quantum | 27.9km | quantum is based in Gisborne, VIC. |
| Victorian Solar Maintenance | 28.6km | Victorian Solar Maintenance is based in New Gisborne, VIC. |
| Macedon Ranges Solar Power | 28.6km | Macedon Ranges Solar Power is based in New Gisborne, VIC. |
| Keemin Energy Solutions | 30.5km | Keemin Energy Solutions is based in Maddingley, VIC. |
| Keemin Electrical | 30.5km | Keemin Electrical is based in Maddingley, VIC. |
| Solar Run Invermay | 32.3km | Solar Run Invermay is based in Allendale, VIC. |
| Eureka Solar | 35.9km | Eureka Solar is based in Riddells Creek, VIC. |
| Billabong Solar | 38.6km | Billabong Solar is based in Melton South, VIC. |
| Central Spark Victoria | 39.0km | Central Spark Victoria is based in Yapeen, VIC. |
| Ausdynamix Solar Solutions | 39.0km | Ausdynamix Solar Solutions is based in Melton, VIC. |
| Celsius Heating and Cooling | 39.2km | Celsius Heating and Cooling is based in Bakery Hill, VIC. |
| SUN 2 SOLAR | 39.6km | SUN 2 SOLAR is based in Ballarat, VIC. |
| ACN Ballarat Solar & Battery Electricians | 39.7km | ACN Ballarat Solar & Battery Electricians is based in Wendouree, VIC. |
| Specialized Solar & Electrical Melton | 39.7km | Specialized Solar & Electrical Melton is based in Melton, VIC. |
| Island Energy - Ballarat | 40.0km | Island Energy - Ballarat is based in Ballarat, VIC. |
| Smart Options p/l | 40.2km | Smart Options p/l is based in Wendouree, VIC. |
| High End Electrical And Solar | 40.7km | High End Electrical And Solar is based in Ballarat, VIC. |
| Ballarat-North Water Reclamation Plant | 41.0km | Ballarat-North Water Reclamation Plant is based in Miners Rest, VIC. |
| Ballarat Solar Company | 41.0km | Ballarat Solar Company is based in Ballarat, VIC. |
| EnviroShop | 41.6km | EnviroShop is based in Newstead, VIC. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Lerderderg
Sunlight Hours in Lerderderg
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 43 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Lerderderg
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 37.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Lerderderg, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Leppington, NSW, which is about 703.8 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.