Plum Tree is located in Queensland about 664.9 km north west of Brisbane and 442.0 km north west of Torbanlea. Plum Tree has a latitude of 22.1 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Plum Tree, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Plum Tree 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. Plum Tree is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Plum Tree 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 Plum Tree will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Plum Tree
| 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 Plum Tree by month. The maximum is 7.13 kWh/M2 in November. The minimum is 4.07 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.91 | 6.64 |
| Feb | 22.03 | 6.12 |
| Mar | 20.82 | 5.78 |
| Apr | 18.39 | 5.11 |
| May | 15.96 | 4.43 |
| Jun | 14.65 | 4.07 |
| Jul | 16.07 | 4.46 |
| Aug | 19.09 | 5.30 |
| Sep | 22.73 | 6.31 |
| Oct | 24.79 | 6.89 |
| Nov | 25.68 | 7.13 |
| Dec | 25.16 | 6.99 |
Figures from the weather station at Mackay, which is approximately 141.4 km from Plum Tree.
Plum Tree, QLD is in the 4702 postcode area which has around 4229 solar installations under 10 kW and about 4559 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 13813 households in the 4702 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.34 kW) for about every 3.3 dwellings.
Here are 19 solar installers in or near toPlum Tree. There are also a few further away.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| cq solar & electrical | 107.7km | cq solar & electrical is based in Pacific Heights, QLD. |
| Yeppoon Electrical & Solar | 133.0km | Yeppoon Electrical & Solar is based in Yeppoon, QLD. |
| Energy Base | 140.2km | Energy Base is based in Paget, QLD. |
| NQ Power Up Electrical | 140.3km | NQ Power Up Electrical is based in Mackay, QLD. |
| All-Stacks Electrical | 140.6km | All-Stacks Electrical is based in Mackay, QLD. |
| Linked Group Services | Solar Installers and solutions | 140.6km | Linked Group Services | Solar Installers and solutions is based in Paget, QLD. |
| Snap Solar Mackay | 141.0km | Snap Solar Mackay is based in Mackay, QLD. |
| Climatecare Electrical & Solar | 142.2km | Climatecare Electrical & Solar is based in Kawana, QLD. |
| Green Energy Technologies, Mackay | 142.5km | Green Energy Technologies, Mackay is based in North Mackay, QLD. |
| Mr Energy | 142.5km | Mr Energy is based in Mackay, QLD. |
| Nilsen Qld | 142.6km | Nilsen Qld is based in West Mackay, QLD. |
| Five Star Power | 142.9km | Five Star Power is based in North Mackay, QLD. |
| Solartech Energy Solutions | 143.1km | Solartech Energy Solutions is based in Kawana, QLD. |
| STT ELECTRICAL SERVICES | 144.9km | STT ELECTRICAL SERVICES is based in Park Avenue, QLD. |
| Savvy Solar | 144.9km | Savvy Solar is based in Park Avenue, QLD. |
| CRM CQ Solar Electrical & Air Conditioning | 145.5km | CRM CQ Solar Electrical & Air Conditioning is based in Yeppoon, QLD. |
| Power Saving Centre | 145.5km | Power Saving Centre is based in Berserker, QLD. |
| CDIF Solar | 146.2km | CDIF Solar is based in Rockhampton, QLD. |
| Adsun Energy | 146.6km | Adsun Energy is based in Rockhampton, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Plum Tree
Sunlight Hours in Plum Tree
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 28 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Plum Tree
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 22.1° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Plum Tree, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Pleystowe, QLD, which is about 151.5 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.