Are Solar Panels Worth It In Paradise?

Paradise is located in South Australia about 9.4 km north east of Adelaide and 1394.3 km south west of Oman Ama. Paradise has a latitude of 34.9 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Paradise, SA

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Paradise

Rebate for Paradise 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 Paradise by month. The maximum is 7.61 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.14 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Paradise
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan27.417.61
Feb24.086.69
Mar19.145.32
Apr13.523.75
May9.362.60
Jun7.702.14
Jul8.452.35
Aug11.563.21
Sep15.574.32
Oct20.585.72
Nov24.556.82
Dec26.607.39

Figures from the weather station at Adelaide Kent Town, which is approximately 7.4 km from Paradise.

Paradise, SA is in the 5075 postcode area which has around 1859 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1932 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 4447 households in the 5075 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.03 kW) for about every 2.4 dwellings.

Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Paradise.

Solar Installers near toParadise
NameDistanceDetails
SolarRun Paradise0.5kmSolarRun Paradise is based in Paradise, SA.
Solar Bull1.2kmSolar Bull is based in Dernancourt, SA.
Micro Solar1.2kmMicro Solar is based in Campbelltown, SA.
Bhullar Electricals & Solar1.4kmBhullar Electricals & Solar is based in Newton, SA.
MDB Solar1.4kmMDB Solar is based in Campbelltown, SA.
Formula Green Energy Solutions2.2kmFormula Green Energy Solutions is based in Holden Hill, SA.
JA Solar and Batteries2.3kmJA Solar and Batteries is based in Windsor Gardens, SA.
General Solar & Electrical Australia's Warehouse2.4kmGeneral Solar & Electrical Australia's Warehouse is based in Windsor Gardens, SA.
Solar Warehouse Australia2.4kmSolar Warehouse Australia is based in Holden Hill, SA.
Pure Built Services2.6kmPure Built Services is based in Felixstow, SA.
SOLAR PANELS INSTALLER ADELAIDE - SOLAR SECURE2.7kmSOLAR PANELS INSTALLER ADELAIDE - SOLAR SECURE is based in Holden Hill, SA.
Fortune Solar2.8kmFortune Solar is based in Adelaide, SA.
Powitt Solar2.8kmPowitt Solar is based in Holden Hill, SA.
Adelaide Solar Warranty & Repairs2.8kmAdelaide Solar Warranty & Repairs is based in Holden Hill, SA.
Off Grid Solar2.8kmOff Grid Solar is based in Holden Hill, SA.
Solar Power Systems Adelaide | Rite Price Solar3.3kmSolar Power Systems Adelaide | Rite Price Solar is based in Valley View, SA.
Solar SA3.4kmSolar SA is based in Glynde, SA.
Climat Solar Panels Adelaide4.6kmClimat Solar Panels Adelaide is based in Royston Park, SA.
SA Solar4.9kmSA Solar is based in Para Vista, SA.
SunlightPower5.3kmSunlightPower is based in Manningham, SA.
Revolutionary Solar - Solar Installation, Solar Panel5.7kmRevolutionary Solar - Solar Installation, Solar Panel is based in Clearview, SA.
Carbo Solar5.7kmCarbo Solar is based in Broadview, SA.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Paradise

Sunlight Hours in Paradise

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 Paradise

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 Paradise, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Paracombe, SA, which is about 9.4 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.