Molesworth is located in Victoria about 86.6 km north east of Melbourne and 1099.3 km south west of Lyra. Molesworth has a latitude of 37.2 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Molesworth, VIC
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Molesworth 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. Molesworth is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Molesworth 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 Molesworth will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Molesworth
| 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 Molesworth by month. The maximum is 7.26 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.68 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.14 | 7.26 |
| Feb | 22.80 | 6.33 |
| Mar | 18.17 | 5.05 |
| Apr | 12.35 | 3.43 |
| May | 8.01 | 2.23 |
| Jun | 6.05 | 1.68 |
| Jul | 6.51 | 1.81 |
| Aug | 9.67 | 2.69 |
| Sep | 14.07 | 3.91 |
| Oct | 19.33 | 5.37 |
| Nov | 22.98 | 6.38 |
| Dec | 25.97 | 7.21 |
Figures from the weather station at Lake Eildon, which is approximately 36.0 km from Molesworth.
Molesworth, VIC is in the 3718 postcode area which has around 18 solar installations under 10 kW and about 20 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 37 households in the 3718 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.61 kW) for about every 2.1 dwellings.
Here are 25 solar installers near to or in Molesworth.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| EKO Solar | 37.1km | EKO Solar is based in Seymour, VIC. |
| Solar Run Kilmore | 38.1km | Solar Run Kilmore is based in Tallarook, VIC. |
| Mansfield Security | 47.8km | Mansfield Security is based in Mansfield, VIC. |
| Green Energy Australia | 49.1km | Green Energy Australia is based in Upper Plenty, VIC. |
| G&H Electrics | 50.8km | G&H Electrics is based in Mansfield, VIC. |
| Mitchell Shire Electrical | 51.7km | Mitchell Shire Electrical is based in Kilmore, VIC. |
| Ironcore Batteries | 52.3km | Ironcore Batteries is based in Healesville, VIC. |
| Kubo Electrical | 53.1km | Kubo Electrical is based in Healesville, VIC. |
| Metrisol Energy | 53.3km | Metrisol Energy is based in Kilmore, VIC. |
| Solarphase | 53.5km | Solarphase is based in Mansfield, VIC. |
| Sonergy | 54.1km | Sonergy is based in Wallan, VIC. |
| RJP Electrical + Solar Doreen | 57.2km | RJP Electrical + Solar Doreen is based in Doreen, VIC. |
| Amrut Solar | 59.9km | Amrut Solar is based in Mernda, VIC. |
| SolarPlus | 61.5km | SolarPlus is based in Mount Toolebewong, VIC. |
| Smart Energy Lab | 61.6km | Smart Energy Lab is based in Mount Toolebewong, VIC. |
| Adopt Solar | 61.7km | Adopt Solar is based in Mernda, VIC. |
| Noor Solar and Electronics | 62.7km | Noor Solar and Electronics is based in Kalkallo, VIC. |
| modernenergy solar batteries | 64.8km | modernenergy solar batteries is based in Plenty, VIC. |
| Solar Power Lights | 65.0km | Solar Power Lights is based in Tooborac, VIC. |
| Fluro Electrics | 65.6km | Fluro Electrics is based in South Morang, VIC. |
| Solar Run Wollert | 65.9km | Solar Run Wollert is based in Wollert, VIC. |
| Solar On Roof | 66.4km | Solar On Roof is based in Epping, VIC. |
| Yarra Solar | 67.2km | Yarra Solar is based in North Warrandyte, VIC. |
| True Green Australia | 68.3km | True Green Australia is based in Lilydale, VIC. |
| SOLARSEED | 68.7km | SOLARSEED is based in Epping, VIC. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Molesworth
Sunlight Hours in Molesworth
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 42 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Molesworth
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 37.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Molesworth, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Molendinar, QLD, which is about 1258.2 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.