Port Kembla is located in New South Wales about 73.5 km south west of Sydney and 625.6 km south of Esk. Port Kembla has a latitude of 34.5 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Port Kembla, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Port Kembla 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 Kembla is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Port Kembla 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 Kembla will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Port Kembla
| 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 Kembla by month. The maximum is 6.15 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.28 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21.63 | 6.01 |
| Feb | 18.74 | 5.20 |
| Mar | 15.99 | 4.44 |
| Apr | 12.97 | 3.60 |
| May | 10.03 | 2.79 |
| Jun | 8.20 | 2.28 |
| Jul | 9.45 | 2.63 |
| Aug | 12.59 | 3.50 |
| Sep | 16.29 | 4.52 |
| Oct | 19.48 | 5.41 |
| Nov | 20.51 | 5.70 |
| Dec | 22.15 | 6.15 |
Figures from the weather station at Nowra, which is approximately 61.1 km from Port Kembla.
Port Kembla, NSW is in the 2505 postcode area which has around 364 solar installations under 10 kW and about 400 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 1786 households in the 2505 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.13 kW) for about every 4.9 dwellings.
Here are 24 solar installers near to or in Port Kembla.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Infinity Energy Solutions | 0.5km | Infinity Energy Solutions is based in Port Kembla, NSW. |
| Birch Electrical & Solar | 4.2km | Birch Electrical & Solar is based in Bellambi, NSW. |
| Clean Power Australia | 4.3km | Clean Power Australia is based in Unanderra, NSW. |
| Synergy Solar Power Solutions | 4.3km | Synergy Solar Power Solutions is based in Wollongong, NSW. |
| Off Grid Electrician | 4.9km | Off Grid Electrician is based in Unanderra, NSW. |
| Solar Run Shell Cove | 5.9km | Solar Run Shell Cove is based in Figtree, NSW. |
| Iconic Solar | 6.1km | Iconic Solar is based in Cordeaux Heights, NSW. |
| Simmark Wollongong | 6.3km | Simmark Wollongong is based in Wollongong, NSW. |
| KRATOS ENERGY | 8.0km | KRATOS ENERGY is based in North Wollongong, NSW. |
| BRILLIANT SOLAR | 8.0km | BRILLIANT SOLAR is based in Dapto, NSW. |
| Green Solar Solutions | 8.2km | Green Solar Solutions is based in Fairy Meadow, NSW. |
| Solarblu | 9.4km | Solarblu is based in Dapto, NSW. |
| Coast to Country Solar | 9.8km | Coast to Country Solar is based in Fernhill, NSW. |
| Shellharbour Solar and Electrical | 9.9km | Shellharbour Solar and Electrical is based in Barrack Point, NSW. |
| Solar battery world | 12.2km | Solar battery world is based in Wollongong, NSW. |
| Rivers Solar & Electrical Services | 12.6km | Rivers Solar & Electrical Services is based in Oak Flats, NSW. |
| JPG Solar & Electrical | 12.6km | JPG Solar & Electrical is based in Oak Flats, NSW. |
| SunPeople | 12.8km | SunPeople is based in Oak Flats, NSW. |
| Dunne Solar & Electrical | 16.1km | Dunne Solar & Electrical is based in Bulli, NSW. |
| Greensmart Electrical. | 19.1km | Greensmart Electrical. is based in Kiama Downs, NSW. |
| Platinum Solar Designs | 21.4km | Platinum Solar Designs is based in Kiama, NSW. |
| Thirroul Solar | 22.2km | Thirroul Solar is based in Woonona, NSW. |
| The Energy Experts | 22.9km | The Energy Experts is based in Kiama, NSW. |
| On Grid Off Grid Solar | 23.8km | On Grid Off Grid Solar is based in Jerrara, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Port Kembla
Sunlight Hours in Port Kembla
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 26 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Port Kembla
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.5° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Port Kembla, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Port Julia, SA, which is about 1190.7 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.