Orchid Valley is located in Western Australia about 245.5 km south of Perth and 3322.5 km west of Oman Ama. Orchid Valley has a latitude of 34.0 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Orchid Valley, WA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Orchid Valley 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. Orchid Valley is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Orchid Valley 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 Orchid Valley will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Orchid Valley
| 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 Orchid Valley by month. The maximum is 7.42 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.15 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.71 | 7.42 |
| Feb | 23.18 | 6.44 |
| Mar | 17.91 | 4.97 |
| Apr | 12.77 | 3.55 |
| May | 9.31 | 2.59 |
| Jun | 7.75 | 2.15 |
| Jul | 8.51 | 2.36 |
| Aug | 11.23 | 3.12 |
| Sep | 14.84 | 4.12 |
| Oct | 19.38 | 5.38 |
| Nov | 23.48 | 6.52 |
| Dec | 26.72 | 7.42 |
Figures from the weather station at Manjimup, which is approximately 68.1 km from Orchid Valley.
Orchid Valley, WA is in the 6394 postcode area which has around 28 solar installations under 10 kW and about 30 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 218 households in the 6394 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.50 kW) for about every 7.8 dwellings.
Here are 19 solar installers in or near toOrchid Valley. There are also a few further away.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Equip | 40.0km | Solar Equip is based in Boyup Brook, WA. |
| Sun Select | 95.6km | Sun Select is based in Westminster, WA. |
| Precision Solar and Battery South West | 112.2km | Precision Solar and Battery South West is based in Centennial Park, WA. |
| Miller Solar | 114.7km | Miller Solar is based in Denmark, WA. |
| Dsr Energy | 118.9km | Dsr Energy is based in Kordabup, WA. |
| Solartech Electrical | 127.3km | Solartech Electrical is based in Bunbury, WA. |
| Sunwise Energy Solar Power Warehouse | 127.8km | Sunwise Energy Solar Power Warehouse is based in Capel, WA. |
| Nites Solar | 128.0km | Nites Solar is based in Davenport, WA. |
| Solar Repairs Bunbury | 129.3km | Solar Repairs Bunbury is based in Davenport, WA. |
| West Surge Emergency Electrician | 130.5km | West Surge Emergency Electrician is based in Dalyellup, WA. |
| Wa Solar Clean and Air Southwest | 131.4km | Wa Solar Clean and Air Southwest is based in South Bunbury, WA. |
| Satellite TV Shop | 131.4km | Satellite TV Shop is based in Bunbury, WA. |
| Naked Energy | 132.4km | Naked Energy is based in Maddington, WA. |
| Sunwise Energy | 132.5km | Sunwise Energy is based in Bunbury, WA. |
| Aviva Energy Solutions | 132.6km | Aviva Energy Solutions is based in Newdegate, WA. |
| JCW Solar and Energy | 132.6km | JCW Solar and Energy is based in Bunbury, WA. |
| Southern Solar Technologies | 132.7km | Southern Solar Technologies is based in Bunbury, WA. |
| Solar Southwest | 133.6km | Solar Southwest is based in Bunbury, WA. |
| Off Grid Power and Pumps - BSEWA Electrical Service | 139.2km | Off Grid Power and Pumps - BSEWA Electrical Service is based in Reinscourt, WA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Orchid Valley
Sunlight Hours in Orchid Valley
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 24 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Orchid Valley
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.0° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Orchid Valley, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Orchid Beach, QLD, which is about 3651.7 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.