Old Plains is located in Western Australia about 101.5 km north east of Perth and 3373.1 km west of Kurrowah. Old Plains has a latitude of 31.1 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Old Plains, WA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Old Plains 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. Old Plains is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Old Plains 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 Old Plains will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Old Plains
| 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 Old Plains by month. The maximum is 8.19 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.65 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28.77 | 7.99 |
| Feb | 25.27 | 7.02 |
| Mar | 20.61 | 5.72 |
| Apr | 15.15 | 4.21 |
| May | 11.44 | 3.18 |
| Jun | 9.55 | 2.65 |
| Jul | 10.10 | 2.81 |
| Aug | 12.94 | 3.59 |
| Sep | 17.04 | 4.73 |
| Oct | 22.69 | 6.30 |
| Nov | 26.63 | 7.40 |
| Dec | 29.48 | 8.19 |
Figures from the weather station at Bakers Hill, which is approximately 67.8 km from Old Plains.
Old Plains, WA is in the 6569 postcode area which has around 51 solar installations under 10 kW and about 56 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 135 households in the 6569 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.65 kW) for about every 2.6 dwellings.
Here are 23 solar installers near to or in Old Plains.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Lees Electrical | 52.5km | Lees Electrical is based in Lower Chittering, WA. |
| CDA Air & Solar | 64.0km | CDA Air & Solar is based in Northam, WA. |
| 3 Phase Solar | 70.8km | 3 Phase Solar is based in Sunbury, VIC. |
| Swan Solar | 73.8km | Swan Solar is based in Wooroloo, WA. |
| PV Energy Group | 80.2km | PV Energy Group is based in Ellenbrook, WA. |
| Sunpark Solar | 80.6km | Sunpark Solar is based in Ellenbrook, WA. |
| Ezi Solar WA | 80.8km | Ezi Solar WA is based in Neerabup, WA. |
| Solar Gate Solutions WA | 80.9km | Solar Gate Solutions WA is based in Parkerville, WA. |
| Universal Connect - Electrical Service, Solar Contractors, Air Conditioning, & Communication | 81.8km | Universal Connect - Electrical Service, Solar Contractors, Air Conditioning, & Communication is based in Yanchep, WA. |
| Switched On Solar | 81.9km | Switched On Solar is based in Henley Brook, WA. |
| Passion Solars | 82.5km | Passion Solars is based in Alkimos, WA. |
| Future Solar WA | 82.9km | Future Solar WA is based in Alkimos, WA. |
| Solar2Battery | 83.0km | Solar2Battery is based in Tapping, WA. |
| WESTERN ENERGY SOLAR | 83.1km | WESTERN ENERGY SOLAR is based in Carramar, WA. |
| Solar Energy Perth | 83.1km | Solar Energy Perth is based in Carramar, WA. |
| Valjam Electrical | 83.3km | Valjam Electrical is based in Tapping, WA. |
| Quest Electrical and Solar | 84.8km | Quest Electrical and Solar is based in Bellevue, WA. |
| Solar Imperium | 84.8km | Solar Imperium is based in Clarkson, WA. |
| Phelan Green Electrical | 85.5km | Phelan Green Electrical is based in Wanneroo, WA. |
| AAB Energy - Solar & Battery Storage | 85.9km | AAB Energy - Solar & Battery Storage is based in Mindarie, WA. |
| Solar Earth Solutions | 86.0km | Solar Earth Solutions is based in Mindarie, WA. |
| Solar 2020 | 86.1km | Solar 2020 is based in Mindarie, WA. |
| German Solar Power | Best Solar Panel Company in Australia | Solar Panels Perth | 86.2km | German Solar Power | Best Solar Panel Company in Australia | Solar Panels Perth is based in Gnangara, WA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Old Plains
Sunlight Hours in Old Plains
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 9 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Old Plains
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 31.1° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Old Plains, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Old Noarlunga, SA, which is about 2105.0 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.