Are Solar Panels Worth It In Murdoch?

Murdoch is located in Western Australia about 13.2 km south of Perth and 3416.3 km west of Oman Ama. Murdoch has a latitude of 32.1 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Murdoch, WA

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Murdoch 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. Murdoch is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.

This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Murdoch 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 Murdoch will be reduced. It goes down every year.

Solar Power Rebate for Murdoch

Rebate for Murdoch Solar Systems
System SizeST CertsValue
3 kW29$1157.10
4 kW38$1516.20
5 kW48$1915.20
6 kW58$2314.20
6.6 kW63$2513.70
10 kW96$3830.40
12 kW116$4628.40
15 kW145$5785.50

Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Murdoch by month. The maximum is 8.32 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.60 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Murdoch
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan29.108.08
Feb25.657.12
Mar20.755.76
Apr15.114.20
May11.283.13
Jun9.352.60
Jul9.942.76
Aug13.053.63
Sep17.134.76
Oct22.596.27
Nov26.777.44
Dec29.948.32

Figures from the weather station at Perth, which is approximately 13.0 km from Murdoch.

Murdoch, WA is in the 6150 postcode area which has around 2172 solar installations under 10 kW and about 2198 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 4810 households in the 6150 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.10 kW) for about every 2.2 dwellings.

Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Murdoch.

Solar Installers near toMurdoch
NameDistanceDetails
Solar panals1.5kmSolar panals is based in North Lake, WA.
West Coast Solar2.4kmWest Coast Solar is based in Leeming, WA.
Solar Engineering Services3.0kmSolar Engineering Services is based in Willetton, WA.
SolarKings3.5kmSolarKings is based in Mount Pleasant, WA.
Sun Connect3.6kmSun Connect is based in Myaree, WA.
SUN DIRECT SOLUTIONS3.8kmSUN DIRECT SOLUTIONS is based in Willetton, WA.
Solar Suite3.9kmSolar Suite is based in Myaree, WA.
The Green Energy Company Pty Limited4.1kmThe Green Energy Company Pty Limited is based in Jandakot, WA.
Australian Solar Services4.1kmAustralian Solar Services is based in Myaree, WA.
West State Electrics4.5kmWest State Electrics is based in Bibra Lake, WA.
SolarGrid Perth4.6kmSolarGrid Perth is based in O Connor, WA.
Eco Wise Energy4.6kmEco Wise Energy is based in Bibra Lake, WA.
Sterling and Wilson Solar Limited4.7kmSterling and Wilson Solar Limited is based in Canning Vale, WA.
AAA Airconditioning & Solar Warehouse4.7kmAAA Airconditioning & Solar Warehouse is based in Bibra Lake, WA.
BayWa r.e. Solar Systems4.8kmBayWa r.e. Solar Systems is based in Wetherill Park, NSW.
Solarflo4.8kmSolarflo is based in Bibra Lake, WA.
Regen Power4.8kmRegen Power is based in Canning Vale, WA.
Sunterra4.8kmSunterra is based in Canning Vale, WA.
Go Solar Group4.9kmGo Solar Group is based in Melrose Park, SA.
Perth Solar Warehouse & PSW Energy4.9kmPerth Solar Warehouse & PSW Energy is based in Bibra Lake, WA.
Mouritz Air Conditioning Perth5.1kmMouritz Air Conditioning Perth is based in Willetton, WA.
Solahart Fremantle5.2kmSolahart Fremantle is based in O Connor, WA.
Infinite Energy Solar Power Perth5.3kmInfinite Energy Solar Power Perth is based in Willetton, WA.
AICA Energy5.6kmAICA Energy is based in Cockburn Central, WA.
Solar Harness5.6kmSolar Harness is based in Bibra Lake, WA.
SolarBridge5.9kmSolarBridge is based in Canning Vale, WA.
UV Meters Australia5.9kmUV Meters Australia is based in O Connor, WA.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Murdoch

Sunlight Hours in Murdoch

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 14 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Murdoch

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 32.1° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Murdoch, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Murdinga, SA, which is about 1860.9 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.