Are Solar Panels Worth It In Molendinar?

Molendinar is located in Queensland about 65.5 km south east of Brisbane and 11.4 km south of Boykambil. Molendinar has a latitude of 28.0 degrees South.

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

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Molendinar

Rebate for Molendinar 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 Molendinar by month. The maximum is 6.61 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.23 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Molendinar
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan23.366.49
Feb20.965.82
Mar18.815.22
Apr16.284.52
May13.253.68
Jun11.623.23
Jul12.873.58
Aug15.834.40
Sep19.135.31
Oct21.295.91
Nov23.276.46
Dec23.816.61

Figures from the weather station at Glenlogan, which is approximately 38.6 km from Molendinar.

Molendinar, QLD is in the 4214 postcode area which has around 6462 solar installations under 10 kW and about 7015 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 14286 households in the 4214 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.05 kW) for about every 2.2 dwellings.

Here are 26 solar installers near to or in Molendinar.

Solar Installers near toMolendinar
NameDistanceDetails
Achievers Energy1.9kmAchievers Energy is based in Molendinar, QLD.
Future Solar Australia3.2kmFuture Solar Australia is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD.
Imperial Solar3.2kmImperial Solar is based in Helensvale, QLD.
Blue Planet Solar3.4kmBlue Planet Solar is based in Nerang, QLD.
DIY Solar3.4kmDIY Solar is based in Arundel, QLD.
SunUp Solar Solutions3.5kmSunUp Solar Solutions is based in Nerang, QLD.
Jasmin Solar.3.9kmJasmin Solar. is based in Carrara, QLD.
Pugin Power5.2kmPugin Power is based in Biggera Waters, QLD.
Arkana Energy Solar5.3kmArkana Energy Solar is based in Coombabah, QLD.
Goodlife Solar5.4kmGoodlife Solar is based in Arundel, QLD.
Supreme Solar Power6.0kmSupreme Solar Power is based in Bundall, QLD.
Universe Solar6.0kmUniverse Solar is based in Bundall, QLD.
Central Solar Systems6.1kmCentral Solar Systems is based in Bundall, QLD.
Your Choice Solar6.1kmYour Choice Solar is based in Bundall, QLD.
Base Electrical and Solar Energy7.3kmBase Electrical and Solar Energy is based in Surfers Paradise, QLD.
The Saviour Group7.3kmThe Saviour Group is based in Surfers Paradise, QLD.
Double Flow Solar Power Company7.5kmDouble Flow Solar Power Company is based in Merrimac, QLD.
Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions8.5kmGold Coast Solar Power Solutions is based in Worongary, QLD.
Solar Run Broadbeach10.2kmSolar Run Broadbeach is based in Mermaid Waters, QLD.
Rowland Solar10.8kmRowland Solar is based in Mermaid Waters, QLD.
Gold Coast Solar Systems12.5kmGold Coast Solar Systems is based in Miami, QLD.
No Grid Solar12.6kmNo Grid Solar is based in Upper Coomera, QLD.
OZ SOLAR WORLD13.1kmOZ SOLAR WORLD is based in Upper Coomera, QLD.
Key Solar13.4kmKey Solar is based in Hope Island, QLD.
Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions13.8kmHinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions is based in Tamborine Mountain, QLD.
Gold Coast Energy14.2kmGold Coast Energy is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Molendinar

Sunlight Hours in Molendinar

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 54 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Molendinar

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.0° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Molendinar, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Mole River, NSW, which is about 201.3 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.