Mount Wallace is located in Victoria about 65.2 km west of Melbourne and 1218.7 km south west of Lyra. Mount Wallace has a latitude of 37.8 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Mount Wallace, VIC
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Mount Wallace 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 Wallace is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Mount Wallace 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 Wallace will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Mount Wallace
| 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 Wallace by month. The maximum is 6.75 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.77 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.31 | 6.75 |
| Feb | 21.11 | 5.86 |
| Mar | 16.44 | 4.57 |
| Apr | 11.27 | 3.13 |
| May | 7.77 | 2.16 |
| Jun | 6.38 | 1.77 |
| Jul | 7.18 | 1.99 |
| Aug | 10.08 | 2.80 |
| Sep | 13.78 | 3.83 |
| Oct | 18.16 | 5.04 |
| Nov | 21.40 | 5.94 |
| Dec | 23.94 | 6.65 |
Figures from the weather station at Werribee, which is approximately 43.3 km from Mount Wallace.
Mount Wallace, VIC is in the 3342 postcode area which has around 519 solar installations under 10 kW and about 547 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 1557 households in the 3342 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.98 kW) for about every 3.0 dwellings.
Here are 24 solar installers near to or in Mount Wallace.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Capture Energy Aust | 14.8km | Capture Energy Aust is based in Steiglitz, VIC. |
| Keemin Energy Solutions | 19.0km | Keemin Energy Solutions is based in Maddingley, VIC. |
| Keemin Electrical | 19.0km | Keemin Electrical is based in Maddingley, VIC. |
| Billabong Solar | 31.5km | Billabong Solar is based in Melton South, VIC. |
| Independent Solar Advice | 32.4km | Independent Solar Advice is based in Buninyong, VIC. |
| Ausdynamix Solar Solutions | 33.1km | Ausdynamix Solar Solutions is based in Melton, VIC. |
| Specialized Solar & Electrical Melton | 33.5km | Specialized Solar & Electrical Melton is based in Melton, VIC. |
| SolarRun Epping | 35.2km | SolarRun Epping is based in Wyndham Vale, VIC. |
| Red Solar | 37.3km | Red Solar is based in Werribee, VIC. |
| Celsius Heating and Cooling | 38.0km | Celsius Heating and Cooling is based in Bakery Hill, VIC. |
| Solar Lifeline Victoria | 38.3km | Solar Lifeline Victoria is based in Tarneit, VIC. |
| SUN 2 SOLAR | 38.8km | SUN 2 SOLAR is based in Ballarat, VIC. |
| Island Energy - Ballarat | 38.9km | Island Energy - Ballarat is based in Ballarat, VIC. |
| Ultima Energy - Solar Panel Installation Melbourne | 39.2km | Ultima Energy - Solar Panel Installation Melbourne is based in Rockbank, VIC. |
| Greensaver Solar | 39.3km | Greensaver Solar is based in Norlane, VIC. |
| Ballarat Solar Company | 39.5km | Ballarat Solar Company is based in Ballarat, VIC. |
| High End Electrical And Solar | 39.7km | High End Electrical And Solar is based in Ballarat, VIC. |
| Lightbox Solar | 39.8km | Lightbox Solar is based in Leonards Hill, VIC. |
| Cobalt Solar Energy | 40.0km | Cobalt Solar Energy is based in North Shore, VIC. |
| SUNDROP SOLAR | 40.7km | SUNDROP SOLAR is based in Hoppers Crossing, VIC. |
| Waldron Solar Solutions | 41.4km | Waldron Solar Solutions is based in Delacombe, VIC. |
| Solar Run Kurunjang | 41.6km | Solar Run Kurunjang is based in Tarneit, VIC. |
| Island Energy - Geelong | 41.7km | Island Energy - Geelong is based in North Geelong, VIC. |
| Smart Options p/l | 41.8km | Smart Options p/l is based in Wendouree, VIC. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Mount Wallace
Sunlight Hours in Mount Wallace
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 45 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Mount Wallace
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 37.8° 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 Wallace, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Mount Walker West, QLD, which is about 1353.3 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.