Are Solar Panels Worth It In Nerang?

Nerang is located in Queensland about 65.8 km south east of Brisbane and 11.1 km south east of Guanaba. Nerang has a latitude of 28.0 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Nerang, QLD

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Nerang

Rebate for Nerang 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 Nerang by month. The maximum is 6.61 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.23 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Nerang
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan23.366.49
Feb20.965.82
Mar18.815.22
Apr16.284.52
May13.253.68
Jun11.623.23
Jul12.873.58
Aug15.834.40
Sep19.135.31
Oct21.295.91
Nov23.276.46
Dec23.816.61

Figures from the weather station at Glenlogan, which is approximately 36.4 km from Nerang.

Nerang, QLD is in the 4211 postcode area which has around 10387 solar installations under 10 kW and about 11222 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 23356 households in the 4211 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.21 kW) for about every 2.2 dwellings.

Here are 25 solar installers near to or in Nerang.

Solar Installers near toNerang
NameDistanceDetails
Future Solar Australia1.8kmFuture Solar Australia is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD.
SunUp Solar Solutions2.2kmSunUp Solar Solutions is based in Nerang, QLD.
Imperial Solar2.2kmImperial Solar is based in Helensvale, QLD.
Blue Planet Solar2.4kmBlue Planet Solar is based in Nerang, QLD.
Jasmin Solar.2.5kmJasmin Solar. is based in Carrara, QLD.
Achievers Energy5.7kmAchievers Energy is based in Molendinar, QLD.
DIY Solar5.8kmDIY Solar is based in Arundel, QLD.
Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions7.0kmGold Coast Solar Power Solutions is based in Worongary, QLD.
Goodlife Solar8.5kmGoodlife Solar is based in Arundel, QLD.
Universe Solar8.8kmUniverse Solar is based in Bundall, QLD.
Central Solar Systems8.9kmCentral Solar Systems is based in Bundall, QLD.
Arkana Energy Solar9.0kmArkana Energy Solar is based in Coombabah, QLD.
Supreme Solar Power9.0kmSupreme Solar Power is based in Bundall, QLD.
Your Choice Solar9.0kmYour Choice Solar is based in Bundall, QLD.
Pugin Power9.2kmPugin Power is based in Biggera Waters, QLD.
Double Flow Solar Power Company9.5kmDouble Flow Solar Power Company is based in Merrimac, QLD.
The Saviour Group10.3kmThe Saviour Group is based in Surfers Paradise, QLD.
Base Electrical and Solar Energy10.4kmBase Electrical and Solar Energy is based in Surfers Paradise, QLD.
Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions10.7kmHinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions is based in Tamborine Mountain, QLD.
Solar Run Broadbeach10.9kmSolar Run Broadbeach is based in Mermaid Waters, QLD.
Rowland Solar12.0kmRowland Solar is based in Mermaid Waters, QLD.
Gold Coast Energy12.5kmGold Coast Energy is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD.
Omega Solar + Batteries12.5kmOmega Solar + Batteries is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD.
Gold Coast Solar Systems13.4kmGold Coast Solar Systems is based in Miami, QLD.
OZ SOLAR WORLD13.5kmOZ SOLAR WORLD is based in Upper Coomera, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Nerang

Sunlight Hours in Nerang

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 54 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Nerang

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.0° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Nerang, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Nerada, QLD, which is about 1389.0 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.