Are Solar Panels Worth It In Massie?

Massie is located in Queensland about 132.0 km south west of Brisbane and 34.0 km east of Karara. Massie has a latitude of 28.1 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Massie, QLD

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Massie

Rebate for Massie 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 Massie 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 Massie
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 19.0 km from Massie.

Massie, QLD is in the 4370 postcode area which has around 2825 solar installations under 10 kW and about 3050 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 8950 households in the 4370 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.09 kW) for about every 3.2 dwellings.

Here are 23 solar installers near to or in Massie.

Solar Installers near toMassie
NameDistanceDetails
Warwick Solar Panels13.2kmWarwick Solar Panels is based in Warwick, QLD.
Gathered Energy54.3kmGathered Energy is based in Applethorpe, QLD.
Solar Blessing57.1kmSolar Blessing is based in Stanthorpe, QLD.
EcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Toowoomba59.3kmEcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Toowoomba is based in Middle Ridge, QLD.
Electrical Sensations - Solar Power Professionals60.7kmElectrical Sensations - Solar Power Professionals is based in Drayton, QLD.
solar energy & battery storage solutions61.5kmsolar energy & battery storage solutions is based in Rangeville, QLD.
GCM Maintenance Services62.5kmGCM Maintenance Services is based in Toowoomba City, QLD.
Premo Electrical62.6kmPremo Electrical is based in South Toowoomba, QLD.
AllSafe Darling Downs63.4kmAllSafe Darling Downs is based in Toowoomba City, QLD.
Aspire Energy63.6kmAspire Energy is based in Toowoomba City, QLD.
Orange Solar Power63.6kmOrange Solar Power is based in South Toowoomba, QLD.
Sure Solar Toowoomba63.6kmSure Solar Toowoomba is based in Toowoomba City, QLD.
Algotech Solar Solutions63.6kmAlgotech Solar Solutions is based in Toowoomba City, QLD.
Adapt Energy - Solar Panels Toowoomba64.7kmAdapt Energy - Solar Panels Toowoomba is based in Toowoomba City, QLD.
Swift Energy Group65.2kmSwift Energy Group is based in Glenvale, QLD.
Enwise Electrical Solar and Air Conditioning Toowoomba65.3kmEnwise Electrical Solar and Air Conditioning Toowoomba is based in Toowoomba City, QLD.
Solahart Darling Downs (Toowoomba Solar Centre)65.5kmSolahart Darling Downs (Toowoomba Solar Centre) is based in Toowoomba City, QLD.
GE warehouse66.1kmGE warehouse is based in Wilsonton, QLD.
Solar Gate Opener - Sliding/Swing/Double Swing Gate in Toowoomba66.3kmSolar Gate Opener - Sliding/Swing/Double Swing Gate in Toowoomba is based in North Toowoomba, QLD.
SOLAR SPIRIT - Solar Panels Wilsonton66.4kmSOLAR SPIRIT - Solar Panels Wilsonton is based in Wilsonton, QLD.
Lockyer Solar66.8kmLockyer Solar is based in North Toowoomba, QLD.
Proven Energy66.8kmProven Energy is based in North Toowoomba, QLD.
Arctic Energy67.6kmArctic Energy is based in Harlaxton, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Massie

Sunlight Hours in Massie

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 Massie

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.1° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Massie, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Massey Bay, WA, which is about 3805.7 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.