Margaret River is located in Western Australia about 235.0 km south of Perth and 3483.5 km west of Oman Ama. Margaret River has a latitude of 34.0 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Margaret River, WA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Margaret River 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. Margaret River is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Margaret River 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 Margaret River will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Margaret River
| 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 Margaret River by month. The maximum is 7.42 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.15 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.71 | 7.42 |
| Feb | 23.18 | 6.44 |
| Mar | 17.91 | 4.97 |
| Apr | 12.77 | 3.55 |
| May | 9.31 | 2.59 |
| Jun | 7.75 | 2.15 |
| Jul | 8.51 | 2.36 |
| Aug | 11.23 | 3.12 |
| Sep | 14.84 | 4.12 |
| Oct | 19.38 | 5.38 |
| Nov | 23.48 | 6.52 |
| Dec | 26.72 | 7.42 |
Figures from the weather station at Manjimup, which is approximately 103.5 km from Margaret River.
Margaret River, WA is in the 6285 postcode area which has around 1236 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1309 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 5007 households in the 6285 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.20 kW) for about every 4.1 dwellings.
Here are 23 solar installers near to or in Margaret River.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Australian Sun Electrical | 0.8km | Australian Sun Electrical is based in Margaret River, WA. |
| Complete solar | 12.2km | Complete solar is based in Cowaramup, WA. |
| The Natural Grid | 19.3km | The Natural Grid is based in Metricup, WA. |
| Plico Energy | 34.4km | Plico Energy is based in Vasse, WA. |
| Powerlec Electrician Busselton | 34.4km | Powerlec Electrician Busselton is based in Vasse, WA. |
| Stinson Air South West - Air, Solar, Refrigeration | 34.6km | Stinson Air South West - Air, Solar, Refrigeration is based in Vasse, WA. |
| MaxSolar | 35.8km | MaxSolar is based in Vasse, WA. |
| Natural Energy Company | 35.8km | Natural Energy Company is based in Albany, WA. |
| Save Energy | 36.6km | Save Energy is based in Dunsborough, WA. |
| Green Wave Solar | 38.4km | Green Wave Solar is based in Dunsborough, WA. |
| Powertex Energy Solutions | 40.9km | Powertex Energy Solutions is based in Busselton, WA. |
| Solar Power Solutions Southwest | 41.2km | Solar Power Solutions Southwest is based in Busselton, WA. |
| Geographe Solar | 41.5km | Geographe Solar is based in Busselton, WA. |
| Save Energy Aus | 42.6km | Save Energy Aus is based in Busselton, WA. |
| Off Grid Power and Pumps - BSEWA Electrical Service | 43.7km | Off Grid Power and Pumps - BSEWA Electrical Service is based in Reinscourt, WA. |
| Sunwise Energy Solar Power Warehouse | 62.6km | Sunwise Energy Solar Power Warehouse is based in Capel, WA. |
| Sun Select | 73.2km | Sun Select is based in Westminster, WA. |
| West Surge Emergency Electrician | 79.9km | West Surge Emergency Electrician is based in Dalyellup, WA. |
| Wa Solar Clean and Air Southwest | 85.1km | Wa Solar Clean and Air Southwest is based in South Bunbury, WA. |
| Nites Solar | 86.3km | Nites Solar is based in Davenport, WA. |
| Solar Repairs Bunbury | 87.1km | Solar Repairs Bunbury is based in Davenport, WA. |
| JCW Solar and Energy | 87.2km | JCW Solar and Energy is based in Bunbury, WA. |
| Satellite TV Shop | 87.3km | Satellite TV Shop is based in Bunbury, WA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Margaret River
Sunlight Hours in Margaret River
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 24 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Margaret River
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.0° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Margaret River, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Mares Run, NSW, which is about 3423.8 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.