Mount Torrens is located in South Australia about 33.0 km east of Adelaide and 1371.6 km south west of Oman Ama. Mount Torrens has a latitude of 34.9 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Mount Torrens, SA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Mount Torrens 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 Torrens is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Mount Torrens 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 Torrens will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Mount Torrens
| 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 Torrens by month. The maximum is 7.47 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.97 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.89 | 7.47 |
| Feb | 23.36 | 6.49 |
| Mar | 18.52 | 5.14 |
| Apr | 13.08 | 3.63 |
| May | 8.73 | 2.42 |
| Jun | 7.10 | 1.97 |
| Jul | 7.73 | 2.15 |
| Aug | 10.59 | 2.94 |
| Sep | 14.83 | 4.12 |
| Oct | 19.75 | 5.49 |
| Nov | 23.73 | 6.59 |
| Dec | 25.72 | 7.14 |
Figures from the weather station at Lenswood, which is approximately 16.1 km from Mount Torrens.
Mount Torrens, SA is in the 5244 postcode area which has around 894 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1018 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 1752 households in the 5244 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.29 kW) for about every 2.0 dwellings.
Here are 24 solar installers near to or in Mount Torrens.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Track Energy | 19.0km | Track Energy is based in Upper Hermitage, SA. |
| TFA Solar | 20.1km | TFA Solar is based in Carey Gully, SA. |
| Switch Energy | 21.0km | Switch Energy is based in One Tree Hill, SA. |
| Quark Solar | 21.1km | Quark Solar is based in Littlehampton, SA. |
| Prime Energy Plus | 23.3km | Prime Energy Plus is based in Mount Barker, SA. |
| Solar Wholesalers | 23.6km | Solar Wholesalers is based in Mount Barker, SA. |
| Australia Moore Energy (Solar and Battery Solutions） | 23.9km | Australia Moore Energy (Solar and Battery Solutions） is based in Mount Barker, SA. |
| Battery Solar Solutions | 24.7km | Battery Solar Solutions is based in Golden Grove, SA. |
| Bhullar Electricals & Solar | 24.8km | Bhullar Electricals & Solar is based in Newton, SA. |
| Solar Bull | 25.4km | Solar Bull is based in Dernancourt, SA. |
| SolarRun Paradise | 25.5km | SolarRun Paradise is based in Paradise, SA. |
| SOLAR PANELS INSTALLER ADELAIDE - SOLAR SECURE | 26.0km | SOLAR PANELS INSTALLER ADELAIDE - SOLAR SECURE is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Fortune Solar | 26.0km | Fortune Solar is based in Adelaide, SA. |
| Design Ecology | 26.4km | Design Ecology is based in Stirling, SA. |
| Solarspot | 26.4km | Solarspot is based in Rosslyn Park, SA. |
| Solarcare | 26.4km | Solarcare is based in Rosslyn Park, SA. |
| Powitt Solar | 26.4km | Powitt Solar is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Off Grid Solar | 26.4km | Off Grid Solar is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Adelaide Solar Warranty & Repairs | 26.5km | Adelaide Solar Warranty & Repairs is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| MDB Solar | 26.5km | MDB Solar is based in Campbelltown, SA. |
| Solar Warehouse Australia | 26.8km | Solar Warehouse Australia is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Micro Solar | 26.9km | Micro Solar is based in Campbelltown, SA. |
| Formula Green Energy Solutions | 27.3km | Formula Green Energy Solutions is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Solar Power Systems Adelaide | Rite Price Solar | 27.4km | Solar Power Systems Adelaide | Rite Price Solar is based in Valley View, SA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Mount Torrens
Sunlight Hours in Mount Torrens
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 29 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Mount Torrens
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.9° 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 Torrens, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Mount Toolebewong, VIC, which is about 670.7 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.