Maddens Plains is located in New South Wales about 48.9 km south west of Sydney and 600.5 km south west of Esk. Maddens Plains has a latitude of 34.2 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Maddens Plains, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Maddens Plains 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. Maddens Plains is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Maddens Plains 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 Maddens Plains will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Maddens Plains
| 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 Maddens Plains 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 39.8 km from Maddens Plains.
Maddens Plains, NSW is in the 2508 postcode area which has around 725 solar installations under 10 kW and about 782 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 2838 households in the 2508 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.17 kW) for about every 3.9 dwellings.
Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Maddens Plains.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Dunne Solar & Electrical | 9.5km | Dunne Solar & Electrical is based in Bulli, NSW. |
| Coast to Country Solar | 16.0km | Coast to Country Solar is based in Fernhill, NSW. |
| Green Solar Solutions | 17.6km | Green Solar Solutions is based in Fairy Meadow, NSW. |
| KRATOS ENERGY | 17.6km | KRATOS ENERGY is based in North Wollongong, NSW. |
| Solar Panel Supplies | 17.6km | Solar Panel Supplies is based in Heathcote, NSW. |
| Simmark Wollongong | 19.3km | Simmark Wollongong is based in Wollongong, NSW. |
| Synergy Solar Power Solutions | 21.4km | Synergy Solar Power Solutions is based in Wollongong, NSW. |
| Solar Run Shell Cove | 22.6km | Solar Run Shell Cove is based in Figtree, NSW. |
| Zane Solar Campbelltown | 23.2km | Zane Solar Campbelltown is based in Campbelltown, NSW. |
| Iconic Solar | 23.2km | Iconic Solar is based in Cordeaux Heights, NSW. |
| SOLAR MISSION AUSTRALIA | | 23.4km | SOLAR MISSION AUSTRALIA | is based in Campbelltown, NSW. |
| Macarthur Solar | 24.8km | Macarthur Solar is based in Campbelltown, NSW. |
| Clean Power Australia | 24.9km | Clean Power Australia is based in Unanderra, NSW. |
| NATRIX Electrical | 25.9km | NATRIX Electrical is based in Gymea Bay, NSW. |
| Off Grid Electrician | 25.9km | Off Grid Electrician is based in Unanderra, NSW. |
| Infinity Energy Solutions | 26.1km | Infinity Energy Solutions is based in Port Kembla, NSW. |
| Australian Solar Installations | 26.6km | Australian Solar Installations is based in Menai, NSW. |
| Solar Run Hoxton Park | 27.1km | Solar Run Hoxton Park is based in St Andrews, NSW. |
| O'Brien Electrical and Solar Sutherland | 27.6km | O'Brien Electrical and Solar Sutherland is based in Kirrawee, NSW. |
| Valist Solar | 27.8km | Valist Solar is based in Cronulla, NSW. |
| Solar Shine Australia | 27.9km | Solar Shine Australia is based in Eschol Park, NSW. |
| ENDEAVOUR SOLAR | 28.2km | ENDEAVOUR SOLAR is based in Ingleburn, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Maddens Plains
Sunlight Hours in Maddens Plains
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 25 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Maddens Plains
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Maddens Plains, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Madalya, VIC, which is about 618.3 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.