Mount Coot-Tha is located in Queensland about 8.0 km west of Brisbane and 11.0 km south of Bunya. Mount Coot-Tha has a latitude of 27.5 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Mount Coot-Tha, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Mount Coot-Tha 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. Mount Coot-Tha is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Mount Coot-Tha 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 Mount Coot-Tha will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Mount Coot-Tha
| 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 Mount Coot-Tha 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 8.3 km from Mount Coot-Tha.
Mount Coot-Tha, QLD is in the 4066 postcode area which has around 999 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1112 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 2931 households in the 4066 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.41 kW) for about every 2.9 dwellings.
Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Mount Coot-Tha.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| UV Power | Best Value Brisbane Solar | 4.0km | UV Power | Best Value Brisbane Solar is based in Kenmore, QLD. |
| DJ Solar | 5.0km | DJ Solar is based in Greenslopes, QLD. |
| Sure Solar | 5.9km | Sure Solar is based in West End, QLD. |
| Solar Harbour | 6.2km | Solar Harbour is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Ads Solar QLD | 6.4km | Ads Solar QLD is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Buy Solar | 6.4km | Buy Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Solar Masters | 6.4km | Solar Masters is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Dream Solar | 6.4km | Dream Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Greensure Solar | 6.4km | Greensure Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| HYBRID SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 6.4km | HYBRID SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Solar Point | 6.4km | Solar Point is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Quick Solar | 6.4km | Quick Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| GLsolar | 6.8km | GLsolar is based in West End, QLD. |
| Infinity Solar | 7.0km | Infinity Solar is based in Red Hill, QLD. |
| Solar Sphere | 7.0km | Solar Sphere is based in Kelvin Grove, QLD. |
| Redback Technologies | 7.0km | Redback Technologies is based in Indooroopilly, QLD. |
| Planet Ark Power | 7.1km | Planet Ark Power is based in Enoggera, QLD. |
| Ecoelectric | 7.3km | Ecoelectric is based in Jindalee, QLD. |
| Local Power | 7.4km | Local Power is based in South Brisbane, QLD. |
| Optimum Solar Energy | 7.7km | Optimum Solar Energy is based in Enoggera, QLD. |
| Gnowee Solar | 7.9km | Gnowee Solar is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Halcol Energy - Brisbane Solar | 7.9km | Halcol Energy - Brisbane Solar is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Mount Coot-Tha
Sunlight Hours in Mount Coot-Tha
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 52 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Mount Coot-Tha
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.5° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Mount Coot-Tha, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Mount Cooper, SA, which is about 1862.6 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.