Are Solar Panels Worth It In Maryland?

Maryland is located in New South Wales about 160.1 km south west of Brisbane and 12.5 km east of Bapaume. Maryland has a latitude of 28.6 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Maryland, NSW

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Maryland

Rebate for Maryland 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 Maryland by month. The maximum is 6.91 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.21 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Maryland
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan24.676.85
Feb22.126.14
Mar19.515.42
Apr16.744.65
May13.393.72
Jun11.553.21
Jul12.693.53
Aug16.004.44
Sep19.415.39
Oct22.086.13
Nov24.056.68
Dec24.876.91

Figures from the weather station at Warwick, which is approximately 42.1 km from Maryland.

Maryland, NSW is in the 4377 postcode area which has around 117 solar installations under 10 kW and about 131 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 263 households in the 4377 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.14 kW) for about every 2.2 dwellings.

Here are 11 solar installers near to or in Maryland.

Solar Installers near toMaryland
NameDistanceDetails
Gathered Energy6.8kmGathered Energy is based in Applethorpe, QLD.
Solar Blessing10.3kmSolar Blessing is based in Stanthorpe, QLD.
Warwick Solar Panels37.5kmWarwick Solar Panels is based in Warwick, QLD.
Run On Sun Australia96.1kmRun On Sun Australia is based in Emmaville, NSW.
Knights Electrical Services (QLD)102.8kmKnights Electrical Services (QLD) is based in Millmerran, QLD.
Solar and Batteries Direct105.3kmSolar and Batteries Direct is based in Millmerran, QLD.
EcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Toowoomba106.7kmEcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Toowoomba is based in Middle Ridge, QLD.
Electrical Sensations - Solar Power Professionals108.3kmElectrical Sensations - Solar Power Professionals is based in Drayton, QLD.
solar energy & battery storage solutions108.7kmsolar energy & battery storage solutions is based in Rangeville, QLD.
GCM Maintenance Services109.7kmGCM Maintenance Services is based in Toowoomba City, QLD.
Premo Electrical110.0kmPremo Electrical is based in South Toowoomba, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Maryland

Sunlight Hours in Maryland

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 57 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Maryland

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Maryland, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Maryknoll, VIC, which is about 1206.7 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.