Port Bonython is located in South Australia about 232.0 km north of Adelaide and 1391.8 km west of Oman Ama. Port Bonython has a latitude of 33.0 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Port Bonython, SA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Port Bonython 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. Port Bonython is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Port Bonython 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 Port Bonython will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Port Bonython
| 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 Port Bonython by month. The maximum is 7.60 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.26 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.35 | 7.60 |
| Feb | 24.20 | 6.72 |
| Mar | 19.51 | 5.42 |
| Apr | 14.08 | 3.91 |
| May | 9.91 | 2.75 |
| Jun | 8.14 | 2.26 |
| Jul | 8.88 | 2.47 |
| Aug | 11.72 | 3.26 |
| Sep | 15.75 | 4.38 |
| Oct | 20.48 | 5.69 |
| Nov | 23.99 | 6.66 |
| Dec | 26.24 | 7.29 |
Figures from the weather station at Roseworthy Agricultural College, which is approximately 193.6 km from Port Bonython.
Port Bonython, SA is in the 5601 postcode area which has around 71 solar installations under 10 kW and about 76 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 442 households in the 5601 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.45 kW) for about every 6.2 dwellings.
Here are 17 solar installers near to or in Port Bonython.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| CTI Solar and Electrical | 17.4km | CTI Solar and Electrical is based in Whyalla, SA. |
| Allstar Electrical | 20.3km | Allstar Electrical is based in Whyalla Norrie, SA. |
| Baroota Reservoir | 30.3km | Baroota Reservoir is based in Baroota, SA. |
| Town Country Solar Port Pirie | 34.0km | Town Country Solar Port Pirie is based in Port Pirie West, SA. |
| SA Quality Home Improvements | 34.5km | SA Quality Home Improvements is based in Port Pirie, SA. |
| ENERCO | 34.7km | ENERCO is based in Port Pirie, SA. |
| Aussie Farmers Group | 50.3km | Aussie Farmers Group is based in Wirrabara, SA. |
| Flinders Solutions | 52.3km | Flinders Solutions is based in Port Augusta, SA. |
| SolarReserve | 53.4km | SolarReserve is based in Port Augusta, SA. |
| MF Solar & Electrical | 53.6km | MF Solar & Electrical is based in Port Augusta, SA. |
| Blackmores Power & Water | 56.9km | Blackmores Power & Water is based in Laura, SA. |
| O'Dea Solar & ELectrical | 61.1km | O'Dea Solar & ELectrical is based in Crystal Brook, SA. |
| Trenstar Electrical, Data, Solar & Air conditioning | 75.0km | Trenstar Electrical, Data, Solar & Air conditioning is based in Quorn, SA. |
| Jamestown Floating Solar | 81.8km | Jamestown Floating Solar is based in Jamestown, SA. |
| Leesong Electrical | 84.3km | Leesong Electrical is based in Jamestown, SA. |
| Electrical NRG Solutions | 108.4km | Electrical NRG Solutions is based in Wallaroo, SA. |
| Baden Napier Electrical | 109.7km | Baden Napier Electrical is based in Kadina, SA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Port Bonython
Sunlight Hours in Port Bonython
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 18 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Port Bonython
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 33.0° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Port Bonython, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Port Augusta West, SA, which is about 54.1 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.