Newmarket is located in Queensland about 3.7 km north west of Brisbane and 11.0 km north west of Whites Hill. Newmarket has a latitude of 27.4 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Newmarket, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Newmarket 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. Newmarket is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Newmarket 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 Newmarket will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Newmarket
| 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 Newmarket by month. The maximum is 6.67 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.26 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.60 | 6.55 |
| Feb | 21.10 | 5.86 |
| Mar | 18.70 | 5.19 |
| Apr | 16.26 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.37 | 3.71 |
| Jun | 11.74 | 3.26 |
| Jul | 13.07 | 3.63 |
| Aug | 16.05 | 4.46 |
| Sep | 19.44 | 5.40 |
| Oct | 21.55 | 5.99 |
| Nov | 23.68 | 6.58 |
| Dec | 24.00 | 6.67 |
Figures from the weather station at Brisbane, which is approximately 3.9 km from Newmarket.
Newmarket, QLD is in the 4051 postcode area which has around 2793 solar installations under 10 kW and about 3053 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 8741 households in the 4051 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.40 kW) for about every 3.1 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Newmarket.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| iGreen Energy - Solar Company QLD | 1.4km | iGreen Energy - Solar Company QLD is based in Herston, QLD. |
| Solar Sphere | 1.7km | Solar Sphere is based in Kelvin Grove, QLD. |
| Planet Ark Power | 2.0km | Planet Ark Power is based in Enoggera, QLD. |
| Optimum Solar Energy | 2.1km | Optimum Solar Energy is based in Enoggera, QLD. |
| AUSSIE SOLAR WAREHOUSE | 2.5km | AUSSIE SOLAR WAREHOUSE is based in Windsor, QLD. |
| Infinity Solar | 2.6km | Infinity Solar is based in Red Hill, QLD. |
| SV Solar - Solar Panel installation in Brisbane | 2.9km | SV Solar - Solar Panel installation in Brisbane is based in Lutwyche, QLD. |
| Solahart Brisbane North | 2.9km | Solahart Brisbane North is based in Stafford, QLD. |
| Solari Energy | 3.1km | Solari Energy is based in Spring Hill, QLD. |
| Ramp Solar. | 3.2km | Ramp Solar. is based in Spring Hill, QLD. |
| Australian Solar Network | 3.4km | Australian Solar Network is based in Fortitude Valley, QLD. |
| iinergy - Brisbane Office | 3.4km | iinergy - Brisbane Office is based in Albion, QLD. |
| Hitech Solar | 3.5km | Hitech Solar is based in Spring Hill, QLD. |
| Solar Harbour | 3.8km | Solar Harbour is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Nexa Solar Australia - Solar Retailer & Installations | 3.8km | Nexa Solar Australia - Solar Retailer & Installations is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Buy Solar | 3.9km | Buy Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Ads Solar QLD | 3.9km | Ads Solar QLD is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Dream Solar | 3.9km | Dream Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| HYBRID SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 3.9km | HYBRID SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Quick Solar | 3.9km | Quick Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Solar Masters | 3.9km | Solar Masters is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Solar Point | 3.9km | Solar Point is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Greensure Solar | 3.9km | Greensure Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Smart House Solar | Residential & Commercial Solar Power Systems Installations Company | 3.9km | Smart House Solar | Residential & Commercial Solar Power Systems Installations Company is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Halcol Energy - Brisbane Solar | 4.0km | Halcol Energy - Brisbane Solar is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Gnowee Solar | 4.0km | Gnowee Solar is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| A2 Solar Everton Park | 4.1km | A2 Solar Everton Park is based in Everton Park, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Newmarket
Sunlight Hours in Newmarket
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 51 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Newmarket
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Newmarket, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Newman, WA, which is about 3368.6 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.