Palmer is located in South Australia about 50.7 km east of Adelaide and 1355.3 km south west of Oman Ama. Palmer has a latitude of 34.9 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Palmer, SA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Palmer 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. Palmer is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Palmer 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 Palmer will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Palmer
| 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 Palmer by month. The maximum is 7.47 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.97 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.89 | 7.47 |
| Feb | 23.36 | 6.49 |
| Mar | 18.52 | 5.14 |
| Apr | 13.08 | 3.63 |
| May | 8.73 | 2.42 |
| Jun | 7.10 | 1.97 |
| Jul | 7.73 | 2.15 |
| Aug | 10.59 | 2.94 |
| Sep | 14.83 | 4.12 |
| Oct | 19.75 | 5.49 |
| Nov | 23.73 | 6.59 |
| Dec | 25.72 | 7.14 |
Figures from the weather station at Lenswood, which is approximately 33.1 km from Palmer.
Palmer, SA is in the 5237 postcode area which has around 90 solar installations under 10 kW and about 91 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 154 households in the 5237 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.98 kW) for about every 1.7 dwellings.
Here are 26 solar installers near to or in Palmer.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Electrical Pro | 33.5km | Electrical Pro is based in Murray Bridge, SA. |
| Switch Energy | 33.5km | Switch Energy is based in One Tree Hill, SA. |
| Quark Solar | 33.6km | Quark Solar is based in Littlehampton, SA. |
| Solar Wholesalers | 34.8km | Solar Wholesalers is based in Mount Barker, SA. |
| Australia Moore Energy (Solar and Battery Solutions） | 34.9km | Australia Moore Energy (Solar and Battery Solutions） is based in Mount Barker, SA. |
| Track Energy | 35.2km | Track Energy is based in Upper Hermitage, SA. |
| Prime Energy Plus | 35.5km | Prime Energy Plus is based in Mount Barker, SA. |
| TFA Solar | 37.0km | TFA Solar is based in Carey Gully, SA. |
| Battery Solar Solutions | 41.2km | Battery Solar Solutions is based in Golden Grove, SA. |
| Ezy Power Australia | 41.4km | Ezy Power Australia is based in Tanunda, SA. |
| Bhullar Electricals & Solar | 42.6km | Bhullar Electricals & Solar is based in Newton, SA. |
| Design Ecology | 42.9km | Design Ecology is based in Stirling, SA. |
| Solar Bull | 43.1km | Solar Bull is based in Dernancourt, SA. |
| SolarRun Paradise | 43.2km | SolarRun Paradise is based in Paradise, SA. |
| SOLAR PANELS INSTALLER ADELAIDE - SOLAR SECURE | 43.5km | SOLAR PANELS INSTALLER ADELAIDE - SOLAR SECURE is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Fortune Solar | 43.6km | Fortune Solar is based in Adelaide, SA. |
| Powitt Solar | 44.0km | Powitt Solar is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Off Grid Solar | 44.0km | Off Grid Solar is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Adelaide Solar Warranty & Repairs | 44.0km | Adelaide Solar Warranty & Repairs is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Solarspot | 44.1km | Solarspot is based in Rosslyn Park, SA. |
| Solarcare | 44.1km | Solarcare is based in Rosslyn Park, SA. |
| MDB Solar | 44.3km | MDB Solar is based in Campbelltown, SA. |
| Solar Warehouse Australia | 44.3km | Solar Warehouse Australia is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Micro Solar | 44.7km | Micro Solar is based in Campbelltown, SA. |
| URBAN SOLAR LIFE | 44.8km | URBAN SOLAR LIFE is based in Salisbury Heights, SA. |
| SA Solar | 44.9km | SA Solar is based in Para Vista, SA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Palmer
Sunlight Hours in Palmer
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 29 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Palmer
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Palmer, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Palmer, QLD, which is about 2148.7 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.