Port Germein is located in South Australia about 219.6 km north of Adelaide and 1370.8 km west of Oman Ama. Port Germein has a latitude of 33.0 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Port Germein, SA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Port Germein 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 Germein is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Port Germein 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 Germein will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Port Germein
| 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 Germein 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 178.9 km from Port Germein.
Port Germein, SA is in the 5495 postcode area which has around 209 solar installations under 10 kW and about 219 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 481 households in the 5495 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.57 kW) for about every 2.3 dwellings.
Here are 18 solar installers near to or in Port Germein.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Baroota Reservoir | 12.8km | Baroota Reservoir is based in Baroota, SA. |
| SA Quality Home Improvements | 18.0km | SA Quality Home Improvements is based in Port Pirie, SA. |
| Town Country Solar Port Pirie | 18.6km | Town Country Solar Port Pirie is based in Port Pirie West, SA. |
| ENERCO | 19.1km | ENERCO is based in Port Pirie, SA. |
| Aussie Farmers Group | 26.2km | Aussie Farmers Group is based in Wirrabara, SA. |
| Blackmores Power & Water | 33.2km | Blackmores Power & Water is based in Laura, SA. |
| CTI Solar and Electrical | 39.6km | CTI Solar and Electrical is based in Whyalla, SA. |
| O'Dea Solar & ELectrical | 42.3km | O'Dea Solar & ELectrical is based in Crystal Brook, SA. |
| Allstar Electrical | 42.7km | Allstar Electrical is based in Whyalla Norrie, SA. |
| Jamestown Floating Solar | 57.5km | Jamestown Floating Solar is based in Jamestown, SA. |
| Leesong Electrical | 59.9km | Leesong Electrical is based in Jamestown, SA. |
| Flinders Solutions | 61.6km | Flinders Solutions is based in Port Augusta, SA. |
| MF Solar & Electrical | 62.9km | MF Solar & Electrical is based in Port Augusta, SA. |
| SolarReserve | 63.0km | SolarReserve is based in Port Augusta, SA. |
| Trenstar Electrical, Data, Solar & Air conditioning | 75.5km | Trenstar Electrical, Data, Solar & Air conditioning is based in Quorn, SA. |
| Ledlight Technologies | 87.0km | Ledlight Technologies is based in Terowie, SA. |
| CMB Solutions | 105.6km | CMB Solutions is based in Armagh, SA. |
| Clewers Solar Solutions | 106.7km | Clewers Solar Solutions is based in Clare, SA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Port Germein
Sunlight Hours in Port Germein
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 19 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Port Germein
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 Germein, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Port Gawler, SA, which is about 185.8 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.