Plumridge Lakes is located in Western Australia about 1023.9 km east of Perth and 2437.2 km west of Kurrowah. Plumridge Lakes has a latitude of 29.5 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Plumridge Lakes, WA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Plumridge Lakes 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. Plumridge Lakes is in Climate Zone 2 which has a rating of 1.536.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Plumridge Lakes during 2024 would give you 107 ST Certificates worth $4269.30 (at an STC price of $39.90 each).
If you wait until 2025 for your panels the rebate in Plumridge Lakes will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Plumridge Lakes
| System Size | ST Certs | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | 32 | $1276.80 |
| 4 kW | 43 | $1715.70 |
| 5 kW | 53 | $2114.70 |
| 6 kW | 64 | $2553.60 |
| 6.6 kW | 70 | $2793.00 |
| 10 kW | 107 | $4269.30 |
| 12 kW | 129 | $5147.10 |
| 15 kW | 161 | $6423.90 |
Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Plumridge Lakes by month. The maximum is 7.50 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 3.88 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26.99 | 7.50 |
| Feb | 25.00 | 6.95 |
| Mar | 22.26 | 6.18 |
| Apr | 18.75 | 5.21 |
| May | 15.52 | 4.31 |
| Jun | 13.96 | 3.88 |
| Jul | 15.08 | 4.19 |
| Aug | 18.54 | 5.15 |
| Sep | 22.19 | 6.16 |
| Oct | 25.23 | 7.01 |
| Nov | 26.57 | 7.38 |
| Dec | 26.69 | 7.41 |
Figures from the weather station at Giles, which is approximately 535.0 km from Plumridge Lakes.
Plumridge Lakes, WA is in the 6431 postcode area which has around 11 solar installations under 10 kW and about 12 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 251 households in the 6431 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 5.00 kW) for about every 22.8 dwellings.
Here are 19 solar installers in or near toPlumridge Lakes. There are also a few further away.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tjintu Energy | 474.0km | Tjintu Energy is based in Boulder, WA. |
| Outback Energy Supply | 474.0km | Outback Energy Supply is based in Boulder, WA. |
| QLD Country Solar | 899.6km | QLD Country Solar is based in Mackay, QLD. |
| Positive Off-Grid Solutions | 900.3km | Positive Off-Grid Solutions is based in Davenport, WA. |
| CDA Air and Solar | 939.2km | CDA Air and Solar is based in York, WA. |
| CDA Air & Solar | 941.6km | CDA Air & Solar is based in Northam, WA. |
| All EP Solar | 947.4km | All EP Solar is based in Elliston, SA. |
| Swan Solar | 974.4km | Swan Solar is based in Wooroloo, WA. |
| Solar Centre Desert Knowledge Australia | 993.1km | Solar Centre Desert Knowledge Australia is based in Connellan, NT. |
| ABA Security and Electrical, Electricians Albany | 993.6km | ABA Security and Electrical, Electricians Albany is based in Mira Mar, WA. |
| The 12 Volt World | 994.0km | The 12 Volt World is based in Yakamia, WA. |
| Solahart Albany & Great Southern | 994.3km | Solahart Albany & Great Southern is based in Centennial Park, WA. |
| Albany Solar | 994.3km | Albany Solar is based in Centennial Park, WA. |
| Solar Power WA | 994.6km | Solar Power WA is based in Centennial Park, WA. |
| Solar Advantage | 995.2km | Solar Advantage is based in Mundaring, WA. |
| Lees Electrical | 996.2km | Lees Electrical is based in Lower Chittering, WA. |
| Active Electrical & Air Conditioning | 996.4km | Active Electrical & Air Conditioning is based in Alice Springs, NT. |
| Alice Springs Solar | 996.8km | Alice Springs Solar is based in Gillen, NT. |
| Solar Gate Solutions WA | 996.9km | Solar Gate Solutions WA is based in Parkerville, WA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Plumridge Lakes
Sunlight Hours in Plumridge Lakes
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 1 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Plumridge Lakes
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 29.5° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Plumridge Lakes, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Plumpton, NSW, which is about 2378.1 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.