Lidcombe is located in New South Wales about 15.5 km west of Sydney and 558.4 km south west of Esk. Lidcombe has a latitude of 33.9 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Lidcombe, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Lidcombe 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. Lidcombe is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Lidcombe 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 Lidcombe will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Lidcombe
| 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 Lidcombe by month. The maximum is 6.49 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.39 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.02 | 6.39 |
| Feb | 20.21 | 5.61 |
| Mar | 16.97 | 4.71 |
| Apr | 13.61 | 3.78 |
| May | 10.37 | 2.88 |
| Jun | 8.61 | 2.39 |
| Jul | 9.82 | 2.73 |
| Aug | 13.11 | 3.64 |
| Sep | 16.89 | 4.69 |
| Oct | 20.08 | 5.58 |
| Nov | 21.68 | 6.02 |
| Dec | 23.37 | 6.49 |
Figures from the weather station at Sydney Airport, which is approximately 14.7 km from Lidcombe.
Lidcombe, NSW is in the 2141 postcode area which has around 1315 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1419 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 7048 households in the 2141 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.63 kW) for about every 5.4 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Lidcombe.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Simpli Solar | 0.9km | Simpli Solar is based in Lidcombe, NSW. |
| 📞 Green Solar Panels Installation Kallangur | 1.2km | 📞 Green Solar Panels Installation Kallangur is based in Blacktown, NSW. |
| Specialised Solar Services | 1.3km | Specialised Solar Services is based in Berala, NSW. |
| Avic Intl Renewable Energy. T/A Avic Solar | 2.0km | Avic Intl Renewable Energy. T/A Avic Solar is based in Homebush West, NSW. |
| Empire Solar Systems | 2.4km | Empire Solar Systems is based in Auburn, NSW. |
| Space Solar: Solar Panels Installation Sydney | 2.4km | Space Solar: Solar Panels Installation Sydney is based in Auburn, NSW. |
| Sunterra Solar - Solar Panels Sydney | 2.5km | Sunterra Solar - Solar Panels Sydney is based in Lidcombe, NSW. |
| Centurion Solar | 2.5km | Centurion Solar is based in Lidcombe, NSW. |
| Go Solar NSW | 2.5km | Go Solar NSW is based in Lidcombe, NSW. |
| Greenheart Solar | 2.6km | Greenheart Solar is based in Lidcombe, NSW. |
| Ausgreen Solar Solutions (Sydney, West) | 2.8km | Ausgreen Solar Solutions (Sydney, West) is based in Homebush West, NSW. |
| Solar Run Auburn | 2.8km | Solar Run Auburn is based in Auburn, NSW. |
| Green & Save Solar | 2.8km | Green & Save Solar is based in Yagoona, NSW. |
| Suntree Solar and Electrical Pty | 2.8km | Suntree Solar and Electrical Pty is based in Yagoona, NSW. |
| SunSmart Energy Systems | 2.8km | SunSmart Energy Systems is based in Yagoona, NSW. |
| Solar Fleet | 3.9km | Solar Fleet is based in Homebush, NSW. |
| Top Solar Solutions | 4.0km | Top Solar Solutions is based in Homebush, NSW. |
| Solaviva Australia | 4.0km | Solaviva Australia is based in Silverwater, NSW. |
| Solar Hub Australia | 4.0km | Solar Hub Australia is based in Silverwater, NSW. |
| Easylink Solar | 4.0km | Easylink Solar is based in Sydney Olympic Park, NSW. |
| Power Ideas | 4.1km | Power Ideas is based in Sydney Olympic Park, NSW. |
| Global Solar World - Solar Panel Suppliers & Installation Sydney | 4.1km | Global Solar World - Solar Panel Suppliers & Installation Sydney is based in Silverwater, NSW. |
| Solarwyse | 4.2km | Solarwyse is based in Silverwater, NSW. |
| Soltek Energy | 4.2km | Soltek Energy is based in Silverwater, NSW. |
| SGS Australian | 4.2km | SGS Australian is based in Chester Hill, NSW. |
| Powerark Solar | 4.2km | Powerark Solar is based in Bohle, QLD. |
| Moon Light Electrical & Engineering Services | 4.3km | Moon Light Electrical & Engineering Services is based in Greenacre, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Lidcombe
Sunlight Hours in Lidcombe
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 23 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Lidcombe
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 33.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Lidcombe, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Licola North, VIC, which is about 573.0 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.