Mount Mcdonald is located in New South Wales about 156.7 km north of Canberra and 630.7 km south west of Lyra. Mount Mcdonald has a latitude of 33.9 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Mount Mcdonald, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Mount Mcdonald 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 Mcdonald is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Mount Mcdonald 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 Mcdonald will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Mount Mcdonald
| 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 Mcdonald by month. The maximum is 7.52 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.34 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.06 | 7.52 |
| Feb | 23.61 | 6.56 |
| Mar | 19.61 | 5.45 |
| Apr | 14.81 | 4.11 |
| May | 10.79 | 3.00 |
| Jun | 8.43 | 2.34 |
| Jul | 9.28 | 2.58 |
| Aug | 12.29 | 3.41 |
| Sep | 16.62 | 4.62 |
| Oct | 21.39 | 5.94 |
| Nov | 24.21 | 6.72 |
| Dec | 26.83 | 7.45 |
Figures from the weather station at Cowra, which is approximately 21.2 km from Mount Mcdonald.
Mount Mcdonald, NSW is in the 2793 postcode area which has around 188 solar installations under 10 kW and about 196 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 580 households in the 2793 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.30 kW) for about every 3.1 dwellings.
Here are 25 solar installers near to or in Mount Mcdonald.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Zac Power - Solar System, Panel, Battery, Electrician | 22.3km | Zac Power - Solar System, Panel, Battery, Electrician is based in Cowra, NSW. |
| Josh Gardiner Electrical & Solar | 23.5km | Josh Gardiner Electrical & Solar is based in Cowra, NSW. |
| Midwest Solar & Electrical | 23.6km | Midwest Solar & Electrical is based in Cowra, NSW. |
| Maine Solar Grid | 41.5km | Maine Solar Grid is based in Tuena, NSW. |
| 📞 Green Solar Panels Installation Kallangur | 41.5km | 📞 Green Solar Panels Installation Kallangur is based in Blacktown, NSW. |
| Alternative Energy Concepts | 42.1km | Alternative Energy Concepts is based in Canowindra, NSW. |
| AUS-POWER Batteries | 42.1km | AUS-POWER Batteries is based in Canowindra, NSW. |
| Gerindtec | 46.7km | Gerindtec is based in Barmedman, NSW. |
| Dynamic Solar | 67.1km | Dynamic Solar is based in Lucknow, NSW. |
| Hybrid Power Systems | 69.5km | Hybrid Power Systems is based in Orange, NSW. |
| Kenjarhy Solar | 69.8km | Kenjarhy Solar is based in Orange, NSW. |
| Central West Solar | 70.6km | Central West Solar is based in Orange, NSW. |
| Efficient Air & Energy | 71.3km | Efficient Air & Energy is based in Orange, NSW. |
| Solar ~ Central West Co. | 72.7km | Solar ~ Central West Co. is based in Orange, NSW. |
| Stag Electrical, Solar & Refrigeration - Certified Solar Installers | 72.9km | Stag Electrical, Solar & Refrigeration - Certified Solar Installers is based in Young, NSW. |
| Lung Fish | 73.7km | Lung Fish is based in Orange, NSW. |
| Unilec Solar & Electrical | 74.5km | Unilec Solar & Electrical is based in Orange, NSW. |
| Electrotech Cabling Systems Pty.Ltd | 74.5km | Electrotech Cabling Systems Pty.Ltd is based in Young, NSW. |
| Webb Electrical and Solar | 74.6km | Webb Electrical and Solar is based in Young, NSW. |
| Platinum Solar Bathurst | 84.9km | Platinum Solar Bathurst is based in Kelso, NSW. |
| Large Solar Installs | 85.4km | Large Solar Installs is based in Kelso, NSW. |
| Photon Energy Solutions | 86.8km | Photon Energy Solutions is based in Harden, NSW. |
| Ygrene Energy | 102.0km | Ygrene Energy is based in Yass, NSW. |
| Yass Valley Solar | 102.0km | Yass Valley Solar is based in Yass, NSW. |
| Abundant Solar | 102.0km | Abundant Solar is based in Yass, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Mount Mcdonald
Sunlight Hours in Mount Mcdonald
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 23 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Mount Mcdonald
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 33.9° 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 Mcdonald, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Mount Mary, SA, which is about 870.7 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.