Marcus Beach is located in Queensland about 113.4 km north of Brisbane and 11.2 km north of Yaroomba. Marcus Beach has a latitude of 26.4 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Marcus Beach, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Marcus Beach 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. Marcus Beach is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Marcus Beach 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 Marcus Beach will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Marcus Beach
| 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 Marcus Beach by month. The maximum is 6.41 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.30 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.66 | 6.30 |
| Feb | 20.24 | 5.62 |
| Mar | 18.25 | 5.07 |
| Apr | 16.20 | 4.50 |
| May | 13.41 | 3.72 |
| Jun | 11.88 | 3.30 |
| Jul | 13.17 | 3.66 |
| Aug | 16.02 | 4.45 |
| Sep | 19.30 | 5.36 |
| Oct | 21.01 | 5.84 |
| Nov | 22.90 | 6.36 |
| Dec | 23.06 | 6.41 |
Figures from the weather station at Nambour, which is approximately 26.9 km from Marcus Beach.
Marcus Beach, QLD is in the 4573 postcode area which has around 4864 solar installations under 10 kW and about 5206 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 12867 households in the 4573 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.38 kW) for about every 2.6 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Marcus Beach.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Eco-Logic Energy | 2.7km | Eco-Logic Energy is based in Peregian Beach, QLD. |
| Corona Solar | 4.7km | Corona Solar is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
| Clean Solar and Electrical | 5.5km | Clean Solar and Electrical is based in Peregian Springs, QLD. |
| EnergyOptions | 5.6km | EnergyOptions is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
| In Flow Solar Co | 5.9km | In Flow Solar Co is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
| Home and Energy | 6.8km | Home and Energy is based in Noosaville, QLD. |
| SALT Solar | 7.0km | SALT Solar is based in Noosaville, QLD. |
| Solahart Sunshine Coast | 8.8km | Solahart Sunshine Coast is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Buddy Norris Electrical | 8.9km | Buddy Norris Electrical is based in Doonan, QLD. |
| Sunshine Coast Solar Solutions | 9.0km | Sunshine Coast Solar Solutions is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Hemisphere Solar & Electrical | 9.0km | Hemisphere Solar & Electrical is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Andy Johnson Electrical Services | 9.1km | Andy Johnson Electrical Services is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| ENOPTE | Home and Commercial Solar Installers & Energy Solutions | 9.1km | ENOPTE | Home and Commercial Solar Installers & Energy Solutions is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Coastal Solar Sunshine Coast | 9.1km | Coastal Solar Sunshine Coast is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Ignite Solar | 9.2km | Ignite Solar is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Celtic Solar Electrical | 10.7km | Celtic Solar Electrical is based in Verrierdale, QLD. |
| Island Energy QLD | 12.2km | Island Energy QLD is based in Tewantin, QLD. |
| Ocean Breeze Airconditioning and Solar Power | 12.6km | Ocean Breeze Airconditioning and Solar Power is based in Yaroomba, QLD. |
| Renew Energy Solutions | 14.1km | Renew Energy Solutions is based in Marcoola, QLD. |
| Keystones Electrical | 14.3km | Keystones Electrical is based in Eumundi, QLD. |
| Ecoast Energy | 14.3km | Ecoast Energy is based in North Arm, QLD. |
| Solazone Queensland | 17.9km | Solazone Queensland is based in Marcoola, QLD. |
| POWERPRO Australia | 19.4km | POWERPRO Australia is based in Bli Bli, QLD. |
| Sunshine Coast Solar & Battery | 20.0km | Sunshine Coast Solar & Battery is based in Mudjimba, QLD. |
| Global Solar Solutions | 20.1km | Global Solar Solutions is based in Bli Bli, QLD. |
| AHLEC Solar & Electrical | 22.4km | AHLEC Solar & Electrical is based in Diddillibah, QLD. |
| Go Elite Electrical | 22.5km | Go Elite Electrical is based in Belli Park, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Marcus Beach
Sunlight Hours in Marcus Beach
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 47 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Marcus Beach
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 26.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Marcus Beach, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Marcoola, QLD, which is about 17.5 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.