Mcdowall is located in Queensland about 9.4 km north of Brisbane and 11.0 km south west of Shorncliffe. Mcdowall has a latitude of 27.4 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Mcdowall, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Mcdowall 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. Mcdowall is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Mcdowall 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 Mcdowall will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Mcdowall
| 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 Mcdowall by month. The maximum is 6.67 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.26 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.60 | 6.55 |
| Feb | 21.10 | 5.86 |
| Mar | 18.70 | 5.19 |
| Apr | 16.26 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.37 | 3.71 |
| Jun | 11.74 | 3.26 |
| Jul | 13.07 | 3.63 |
| Aug | 16.05 | 4.46 |
| Sep | 19.44 | 5.40 |
| Oct | 21.55 | 5.99 |
| Nov | 23.68 | 6.58 |
| Dec | 24.00 | 6.67 |
Figures from the weather station at Brisbane, which is approximately 9.5 km from Mcdowall.
Mcdowall, QLD is in the 4053 postcode area which has around 5806 solar installations under 10 kW and about 6090 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 16827 households in the 4053 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.10 kW) for about every 2.9 dwellings.
Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Mcdowall.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| R J Solar | 0.6km | R J Solar is based in Darra, QLD. |
| A2 Solar Everton Park | 1.7km | A2 Solar Everton Park is based in Everton Park, QLD. |
| SFR Electrical | 3.2km | SFR Electrical is based in Kedron, QLD. |
| Optimum Solar Energy | 3.6km | Optimum Solar Energy is based in Enoggera, QLD. |
| Brisbane Solar Repairs | 3.7km | Brisbane Solar Repairs is based in Chermside, QLD. |
| Solahart Brisbane North | 4.0km | Solahart Brisbane North is based in Stafford, QLD. |
| Planet Ark Power | 4.1km | Planet Ark Power is based in Enoggera, QLD. |
| UpThynk Energy | 4.1km | UpThynk Energy is based in Chermside, QLD. |
| Bris Solar Repairs | 4.4km | Bris Solar Repairs is based in Chermside, QLD. |
| Solar Repair Service Brisbane | 5.2km | Solar Repair Service Brisbane is based in Chermside, QLD. |
| Chermy Solar Ltd | 5.3km | Chermy Solar Ltd is based in Chermside, QLD. |
| All Brisbane Electrical | 5.5km | All Brisbane Electrical is based in Albany Creek, QLD. |
| Offgrid Division | 5.5km | Offgrid Division is based in Albany Creek, QLD. |
| SV Solar - Solar Panel installation in Brisbane | 5.7km | SV Solar - Solar Panel installation in Brisbane is based in Lutwyche, QLD. |
| AUSSIE SOLAR WAREHOUSE | 6.3km | AUSSIE SOLAR WAREHOUSE is based in Windsor, QLD. |
| Positronic Solar Data and Electrical | 6.4km | Positronic Solar Data and Electrical is based in Geebung, QLD. |
| Solar Empire | 6.4km | Solar Empire is based in Fitzgibbon, QLD. |
| FB Radiant Solar | 6.4km | FB Radiant Solar is based in Geebung, QLD. |
| SEM Group Queensland - Solar Installer | 6.5km | SEM Group Queensland - Solar Installer is based in Geebung, QLD. |
| Sundriven | 6.6km | Sundriven is based in Geebung, QLD. |
| Expert Electrical - Solar Power, Aircon and Electrical | 6.6km | Expert Electrical - Solar Power, Aircon and Electrical is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| Act Now Energy Solutions | 6.6km | Act Now Energy Solutions is based in Geebung, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Mcdowall
Sunlight Hours in Mcdowall
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 51 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Mcdowall
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Mcdowall, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Mcdougalls Hill, NSW, which is about 600.7 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.