Oaky Creek is located in Queensland about 81.4 km south of Brisbane and 11.8 km south of Laravale. Oaky Creek has a latitude of 28.2 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Oaky Creek, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Oaky Creek 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. Oaky Creek is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Oaky Creek 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 Oaky Creek will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Oaky Creek
| 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 Oaky Creek by month. The maximum is 6.61 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.23 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.36 | 6.49 |
| Feb | 20.96 | 5.82 |
| Mar | 18.81 | 5.22 |
| Apr | 16.28 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.25 | 3.68 |
| Jun | 11.62 | 3.23 |
| Jul | 12.87 | 3.58 |
| Aug | 15.83 | 4.40 |
| Sep | 19.13 | 5.31 |
| Oct | 21.29 | 5.91 |
| Nov | 23.27 | 6.46 |
| Dec | 23.81 | 6.61 |
Figures from the weather station at Glenlogan, which is approximately 40.6 km from Oaky Creek.
Oaky Creek, QLD is in the 4285 postcode area which has around 4211 solar installations under 10 kW and about 4648 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 8428 households in the 4285 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.21 kW) for about every 2.0 dwellings.
Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Oaky Creek.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| De Energy | 22.5km | De Energy is based in Kerry, QLD. |
| Sungreen solutions | 23.5km | Sungreen solutions is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| GOAL SOLAR | 23.5km | GOAL SOLAR is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| Evolution Solar Experts | 24.4km | Evolution Solar Experts is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| David Ross Electrical & Solar | 24.9km | David Ross Electrical & Solar is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW. |
| Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions | 37.1km | Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions is based in Tamborine Mountain, QLD. |
| Brighter Solar Solutions | 38.0km | Brighter Solar Solutions is based in Jimboomba, QLD. |
| I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim | 39.0km | I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim is based in Banora Point, NSW. |
| Searchlight Electrical | 39.4km | Searchlight Electrical is based in Guanaba, QLD. |
| David Ross Electrical | 40.4km | David Ross Electrical is based in Eviron, NSW. |
| Techno Solar | 41.3km | Techno Solar is based in Jimboomba, QLD. |
| Impact Energy | 41.9km | Impact Energy is based in Tamborine, QLD. |
| Omega Solar + Batteries | 42.0km | Omega Solar + Batteries is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Energy | 42.0km | Gold Coast Energy is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| Solar Sailes™ | 42.4km | Solar Sailes™ is based in Bonogin, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions | 43.0km | Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions is based in Worongary, QLD. |
| Jasmin Solar. | 44.2km | Jasmin Solar. is based in Carrara, QLD. |
| Future Solar Australia | 44.3km | Future Solar Australia is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD. |
| SunUp Solar Solutions | 44.3km | SunUp Solar Solutions is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| Imperial Solar | 44.5km | Imperial Solar is based in Helensvale, QLD. |
| Blue Planet Solar | 44.5km | Blue Planet Solar is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| Sunbeam Solar Systems | 45.5km | Sunbeam Solar Systems is based in Doon Doon, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Oaky Creek
Sunlight Hours in Oaky Creek
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 55 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Oaky Creek
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Oaky Creek, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Oakwood, NSW, which is about 246.6 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.