Are Solar Panels Worth It In Louisa Creek?

Louisa Creek is located in New South Wales about 176.4 km south of Brisbane and 67.8 km west of New Italy. Louisa Creek has a latitude of 29.0 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Louisa Creek, NSW

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Louisa Creek

Rebate for Louisa Creek 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 Louisa Creek by month. The maximum is 6.55 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.98 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Louisa Creek
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan23.486.52
Feb20.715.75
Mar17.934.98
Apr15.294.25
May12.293.41
Jun10.742.98
Jul12.073.35
Aug15.314.25
Sep18.795.22
Oct21.015.84
Nov22.956.37
Dec23.576.55

Figures from the weather station at Alstonville, which is approximately 84.6 km from Louisa Creek.

Louisa Creek, NSW is in the 2469 postcode area which has around 777 solar installations under 10 kW and about 824 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 2278 households in the 2469 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.14 kW) for about every 2.9 dwellings.

Here are 25 solar installers near to or in Louisa Creek.

Solar Installers near toLouisa Creek
NameDistanceDetails
JDZ Solar and Electrical46.3kmJDZ Solar and Electrical is based in Casino, NSW.
The Solar Shop61.3kmThe Solar Shop is based in South Grafton, NSW.
24 Hour Solar Power67.3km24 Hour Solar Power is based in Lismore, NSW.
Northern Rivers Solar & Electrical68.8kmNorthern Rivers Solar & Electrical is based in South Lismore, NSW.
sun energy experts69.0kmsun energy experts is based in Lismore, NSW.
Nickel Energy69.2kmNickel Energy is based in Lismore, NSW.
Solahart Far North Coast69.4kmSolahart Far North Coast is based in East Lismore, NSW.
Juno Energy72.2kmJuno Energy is based in Byron Bay, NSW.
Gathered Energy75.1kmGathered Energy is based in Applethorpe, QLD.
Coastwide Solar NSW75.9kmCoastwide Solar NSW is based in Goonellabah, NSW.
Solar Blessing76.0kmSolar Blessing is based in Stanthorpe, QLD.
Rainbow Power Company76.0kmRainbow Power Company is based in Nimbin, NSW.
Maclean Auto Electrical Solar World76.3kmMaclean Auto Electrical Solar World is based in Maclean, NSW.
ProSolar Australia76.7kmProSolar Australia is based in Bexhill, NSW.
GZED Electrical80.6kmGZED Electrical is based in Palmers Island, NSW.
Jcn Energy80.8kmJcn Energy is based in Grafton, NSW.
The Solar Collective81.4kmThe Solar Collective is based in Grafton, NSW.
Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Yamba84.8kmEcosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Yamba is based in Yamba, NSW.
JMB Solar Solutions84.8kmJMB Solar Solutions is based in Yamba, NSW.
Sunbeam Solar Systems87.6kmSunbeam Solar Systems is based in Doon Doon, NSW.
Stralis Energy89.9kmStralis Energy is based in West Ballina, NSW.
888 Solar Tek91.9km888 Solar Tek is based in Federal, NSW.
First Sun Solar91.9kmFirst Sun Solar is based in Federal, NSW.
Premium Solar Solutions92.8kmPremium Solar Solutions is based in Cumbalum, NSW.
Evolved Well Solar and Electrical- Byron Bay93.4kmEvolved Well Solar and Electrical- Byron Bay is based in Upper Wilsons Creek, NSW.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Louisa Creek

Sunlight Hours in Louisa Creek

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 59 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Louisa Creek

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 29.0° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Louisa Creek, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Lotus Creek, QLD, which is about 801.2 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.