Maroon Dam is located in Queensland about 89.8 km south west of Brisbane and 15.5 km south of Mount Alford. Maroon Dam has a latitude of 28.2 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Maroon Dam, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Maroon Dam 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. Maroon Dam is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Maroon Dam 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 Maroon Dam will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Maroon Dam
| 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 Maroon Dam by month. The maximum is 6.91 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.21 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.67 | 6.85 |
| Feb | 22.12 | 6.14 |
| Mar | 19.51 | 5.42 |
| Apr | 16.74 | 4.65 |
| May | 13.39 | 3.72 |
| Jun | 11.55 | 3.21 |
| Jul | 12.69 | 3.53 |
| Aug | 16.00 | 4.44 |
| Sep | 19.41 | 5.39 |
| Oct | 22.08 | 6.13 |
| Nov | 24.05 | 6.68 |
| Dec | 24.87 | 6.91 |
Figures from the weather station at Warwick, which is approximately 53.6 km from Maroon Dam.
Maroon Dam, QLD is in the 4310 postcode area which has around 1376 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1464 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 2599 households in the 4310 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.76 kW) for about every 1.9 dwellings.
Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Maroon Dam.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| De Energy | 41.5km | De Energy is based in Kerry, QLD. |
| GOAL SOLAR | 41.8km | GOAL SOLAR is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| Sungreen solutions | 41.8km | Sungreen solutions is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| Evolution Solar Experts | 42.1km | Evolution Solar Experts is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| David Ross Electrical & Solar | 53.5km | David Ross Electrical & Solar is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW. |
| Brighter Solar Solutions | 53.6km | Brighter Solar Solutions is based in Jimboomba, QLD. |
| Techno Solar | 55.7km | Techno Solar is based in Jimboomba, QLD. |
| Solar Sonic Solutions | 59.3km | Solar Sonic Solutions is based in South Ripley, QLD. |
| Impact Energy | 60.2km | Impact Energy is based in Tamborine, QLD. |
| Ozzie Solar Clean | 61.4km | Ozzie Solar Clean is based in Flinders View, QLD. |
| Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions | 62.1km | Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions is based in Tamborine Mountain, QLD. |
| Warwick Solar Panels | 62.8km | Warwick Solar Panels is based in Warwick, QLD. |
| Searchlight Electrical | 63.0km | Searchlight Electrical is based in Guanaba, QLD. |
| Queensland Solar Energy Professionals | 63.1km | Queensland Solar Energy Professionals is based in Raceview, QLD. |
| Ipswich Solar Panels | 63.3km | Ipswich Solar Panels is based in Redbank Plains, QLD. |
| Sunleaf Solar | 63.4km | Sunleaf Solar is based in Redbank Plains, QLD. |
| Greenbank Solar | 63.5km | Greenbank Solar is based in Greenbank, QLD. |
| Sunfeeds Solar - Residential & Commercial Solar Systems Installation Company | 64.6km | Sunfeeds Solar - Residential & Commercial Solar Systems Installation Company is based in Brookwater, QLD. |
| MPA Energy Solutions | 65.6km | MPA Energy Solutions is based in Ipswich, QLD. |
| Excelonics | 66.2km | Excelonics is based in Ipswich, QLD. |
| Australian Solar Industries. | 66.8km | Australian Solar Industries. is based in Laidley, QLD. |
| Watts Up Solar & Electrical | 67.1km | Watts Up Solar & Electrical is based in Collingwood Park, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Maroon Dam
Sunlight Hours in Maroon Dam
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 55 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Maroon Dam
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Maroon Dam, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Maroon, QLD, which is about 5.9 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.