Murwillumbah is located in New South Wales about 102.6 km south of Brisbane and 11.2 km south west of Tumbulgum. Murwillumbah has a latitude of 28.3 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Murwillumbah, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Murwillumbah 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. Murwillumbah is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Murwillumbah 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 Murwillumbah will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Murwillumbah
| 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 Murwillumbah by month. The maximum is 6.55 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.98 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.48 | 6.52 |
| Feb | 20.71 | 5.75 |
| Mar | 17.93 | 4.98 |
| Apr | 15.29 | 4.25 |
| May | 12.29 | 3.41 |
| Jun | 10.74 | 2.98 |
| Jul | 12.07 | 3.35 |
| Aug | 15.31 | 4.25 |
| Sep | 18.79 | 5.22 |
| Oct | 21.01 | 5.84 |
| Nov | 22.95 | 6.37 |
| Dec | 23.57 | 6.55 |
Figures from the weather station at Alstonville, which is approximately 58.2 km from Murwillumbah.
Murwillumbah, NSW is in the 2484 postcode area which has around 4046 solar installations under 10 kW and about 4384 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 7629 households in the 2484 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.08 kW) for about every 1.9 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Murwillumbah.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Prestige Solar | 4.3km | Prestige Solar is based in Fernvale, NSW. |
| Northern Solar | 4.4km | Northern Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW. |
| David Ross Electrical | 4.9km | David Ross Electrical is based in Eviron, NSW. |
| I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim | 8.6km | I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim is based in Banora Point, NSW. |
| Static Solar & Electrical | 14.1km | Static Solar & Electrical is based in Terranora, NSW. |
| Hay Solar | 16.2km | Hay Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW. |
| Discovery Solar | 16.8km | Discovery Solar is based in The Pocket, NSW. |
| Genevo Renewables | 18.3km | Genevo Renewables is based in Bogangar, NSW. |
| Industrial Electrics Solar Casuarina | 18.6km | Industrial Electrics Solar Casuarina is based in Casuarina, NSW. |
| Twin solar | 18.7km | Twin solar is based in Banora Point, NSW. |
| Fresh Energy Solar | 19.0km | Fresh Energy Solar is based in Chinderah, NSW. |
| Hardy Electrical & Solar | 19.6km | Hardy Electrical & Solar is based in Kingscliff, NSW. |
| Sunbeam Solar Systems | 19.9km | Sunbeam Solar Systems is based in Doon Doon, NSW. |
| David Ross Electrical & Solar | 20.3km | David Ross Electrical & Solar is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW. |
| Professional Solar Services | 21.0km | Professional Solar Services is based in Tweed Heads West, NSW. |
| Quantum Solar | 21.3km | Quantum Solar is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW. |
| Evolved Well Solar and Electrical- Byron Bay | 21.4km | Evolved Well Solar and Electrical- Byron Bay is based in Upper Wilsons Creek, NSW. |
| Meridian Solar | 22.1km | Meridian Solar is based in Currumbin Waters, QLD. |
| Solar Bridge | 22.7km | Solar Bridge is based in Currumbin Waters, QLD. |
| Integrity Electrical Ltd | 23.1km | Integrity Electrical Ltd is based in Elanora, QLD. |
| GL Solar | 23.2km | GL Solar is based in Tweed Heads, NSW. |
| TQ Electrical Solutions | 23.5km | TQ Electrical Solutions is based in Elanora, QLD. |
| Infinity Power Gold & Tweed Coasts | 23.7km | Infinity Power Gold & Tweed Coasts is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW. |
| PowerSmart Industries | 23.8km | PowerSmart Industries is based in Coolangatta, QLD. |
| SolarEze | 23.9km | SolarEze is based in Elanora, QLD. |
| Solar Sailes™ | 24.7km | Solar Sailes™ is based in Bonogin, QLD. |
| Fast Fit Solar | 25.0km | Fast Fit Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Murwillumbah
Sunlight Hours in Murwillumbah
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 56 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Murwillumbah
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.3° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Murwillumbah, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Murweh, QLD, which is about 763.8 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.