Pinbarren is located in Queensland about 127.0 km north of Brisbane and 11.1 km north west of Cooroy. Pinbarren has a latitude of 26.3 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Pinbarren, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Pinbarren 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. Pinbarren is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Pinbarren 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 Pinbarren will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Pinbarren
| 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 Pinbarren by month. The maximum is 6.41 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.30 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.66 | 6.30 |
| Feb | 20.24 | 5.62 |
| Mar | 18.25 | 5.07 |
| Apr | 16.20 | 4.50 |
| May | 13.41 | 3.72 |
| Jun | 11.88 | 3.30 |
| Jul | 13.17 | 3.66 |
| Aug | 16.02 | 4.45 |
| Sep | 19.30 | 5.36 |
| Oct | 21.01 | 5.84 |
| Nov | 22.90 | 6.36 |
| Dec | 23.06 | 6.41 |
Figures from the weather station at Nambour, which is approximately 35.4 km from Pinbarren.
Pinbarren, QLD is in the 4568 postcode area which has around 920 solar installations under 10 kW and about 976 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 1532 households in the 4568 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.08 kW) for about every 1.7 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Pinbarren.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Island Energy QLD | 16.7km | Island Energy QLD is based in Tewantin, QLD. |
| Keystones Electrical | 19.4km | Keystones Electrical is based in Eumundi, QLD. |
| Celtic Solar Electrical | 21.2km | Celtic Solar Electrical is based in Verrierdale, QLD. |
| SALT Solar | 21.2km | SALT Solar is based in Noosaville, QLD. |
| Home and Energy | 21.4km | Home and Energy is based in Noosaville, QLD. |
| Buddy Norris Electrical | 22.1km | Buddy Norris Electrical is based in Doonan, QLD. |
| Ecoast Energy | 23.1km | Ecoast Energy is based in North Arm, QLD. |
| Allways Earth | 23.5km | Allways Earth is based in Gympie, QLD. |
| Go Elite Electrical | 24.1km | Go Elite Electrical is based in Belli Park, QLD. |
| Corona Solar | 24.7km | Corona Solar is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
| Cooloola Solar Systems | 24.7km | Cooloola Solar Systems is based in Victory Heights, QLD. |
| In Flow Solar Co | 25.0km | In Flow Solar Co is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
| EnergyOptions | 25.2km | EnergyOptions is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
| Island Energy - Gympie | 26.0km | Island Energy - Gympie is based in Gympie, QLD. |
| Clean Solar and Electrical | 27.6km | Clean Solar and Electrical is based in Peregian Springs, QLD. |
| Sunshine Coast Solar Solutions | 29.0km | Sunshine Coast Solar Solutions is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Eco-Logic Energy | 29.0km | Eco-Logic Energy is based in Peregian Beach, QLD. |
| Coastal Solar Sunshine Coast | 29.4km | Coastal Solar Sunshine Coast is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Solahart Sunshine Coast | 29.8km | Solahart Sunshine Coast is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| ENOPTE | Home and Commercial Solar Installers & Energy Solutions | 29.8km | ENOPTE | Home and Commercial Solar Installers & Energy Solutions is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Hemisphere Solar & Electrical | 29.9km | Hemisphere Solar & Electrical is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Stephs Commercial Solar | 31.8km | Stephs Commercial Solar is based in Gunalda, QLD. |
| Andy Johnson Electrical Services | 31.8km | Andy Johnson Electrical Services is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Ignite Solar | 32.6km | Ignite Solar is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Global Solar Solutions | 34.2km | Global Solar Solutions is based in Bli Bli, QLD. |
| Solar Panel Installers Sunshine Coast | Circuit Alert | 34.4km | Solar Panel Installers Sunshine Coast | Circuit Alert is based in Nambour, QLD. |
| POWERPRO Australia | 34.4km | POWERPRO Australia is based in Bli Bli, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Pinbarren
Sunlight Hours in Pinbarren
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 46 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Pinbarren
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 26.3° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Pinbarren, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Pin Gin Hill, QLD, which is about 1206.3 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.