Are Solar Panels Worth It In Niagara Park?

Niagara Park is located in New South Wales about 55.7 km north of Sydney and 497.1 km south west of Esk. Niagara Park has a latitude of 33.4 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Niagara Park, NSW

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Niagara Park

Rebate for Niagara Park 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 Niagara Park by month. The maximum is 6.39 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.37 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Niagara Park
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan22.716.31
Feb19.965.55
Mar16.794.66
Apr13.603.78
May10.312.86
Jun8.532.37
Jul9.802.72
Aug13.153.65
Sep16.854.68
Oct19.865.52
Nov21.626.01
Dec23.006.39

Figures from the weather station at Sydney Observatory Hill, which is approximately 54.9 km from Niagara Park.

Niagara Park, NSW is in the 2250 postcode area which has around 5962 solar installations under 10 kW and about 6606 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 23908 households in the 2250 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.00 kW) for about every 4.0 dwellings.

Here are 25 solar installers near to or in Niagara Park.

Solar Installers near toNiagara Park
NameDistanceDetails
Solar Panels Central Coast Co.3.8kmSolar Panels Central Coast Co. is based in West Gosford, NSW.
Superior Solar3.8kmSuperior Solar is based in West Gosford, NSW.
NCS Pool Heating4.8kmNCS Pool Heating is based in Roseville, NSW.
All Green Environmental Solutions5.1kmAll Green Environmental Solutions is based in West Gosford, NSW.
Sunair Solar in Gosford5.2kmSunair Solar in Gosford is based in West Gosford, NSW.
Solarventi Australia6.7kmSolarventi Australia is based in Erina, NSW.
Towards Tomorrow Energy7.2kmTowards Tomorrow Energy is based in Somersby, NSW.
Solar Installation Services7.7kmSolar Installation Services is based in Fountaindale, NSW.
SEA Solutions Australia8.9kmSEA Solutions Australia is based in Berkeley Vale, NSW.
Clear Cut Solar9.2kmClear Cut Solar is based in Terrigal, NSW.
Coast Wide Energy9.4kmCoast Wide Energy is based in Mardi, NSW.
Solar Run Tumbi Umbi9.7kmSolar Run Tumbi Umbi is based in Killarney Vale, NSW.
ECO SPARKY9.8kmECO SPARKY is based in Tuggerah, NSW.
RI Trades: Electrical Plumbing Solar9.9kmRI Trades: Electrical Plumbing Solar is based in Killarney Vale, NSW.
Solar Rewards10.3kmSolar Rewards is based in Tumbi Umbi, NSW.
Standout Solar12.9kmStandout Solar is based in Long Jetty, NSW.
Tru Blu Solar Co15.0kmTru Blu Solar Co is based in Wyong, NSW.
RESINC Solar15.0kmRESINC Solar is based in Wyong, NSW.
MJJs Solar Central Coast15.9kmMJJs Solar Central Coast is based in Kanwal, NSW.
Solar Water Wind16.2kmSolar Water Wind is based in Wyong, NSW.
Sunlight Systems Central Coast20.6kmSunlight Systems Central Coast is based in Charmhaven, NSW.
Quick Fix Solar & Electrical31.4kmQuick Fix Solar & Electrical is based in Morisset, NSW.
DNR Air Conditioning & Solar31.5kmDNR Air Conditioning & Solar is based in Morisset, NSW.
Solahart Central Coast, Lake Macquarie & Surrounds31.7kmSolahart Central Coast, Lake Macquarie & Surrounds is based in Morisset, NSW.
Global Home Solutions32.0kmGlobal Home Solutions is based in Morisset, NSW.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Niagara Park

Sunlight Hours in Niagara Park

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 21 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Niagara Park

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 33.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Niagara Park, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Nhulunbuy, NT, which is about 2783.3 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.