Are Solar Panels Worth It In Postans?

Postans is located in Western Australia about 30.2 km south of Perth and 3418.5 km west of Oman Ama. Postans has a latitude of 32.2 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Postans, WA

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Postans 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. Postans is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.

This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Postans 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 Postans will be reduced. It goes down every year.

Solar Power Rebate for Postans

Rebate for Postans Solar Systems
System SizeST CertsValue
3 kW29$1157.10
4 kW38$1516.20
5 kW48$1915.20
6 kW58$2314.20
6.6 kW63$2513.70
10 kW96$3830.40
12 kW116$4628.40
15 kW145$5785.50

Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Postans by month. The maximum is 8.32 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.60 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Postans
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan29.108.08
Feb25.657.12
Mar20.755.76
Apr15.114.20
May11.283.13
Jun9.352.60
Jul9.942.76
Aug13.053.63
Sep17.134.76
Oct22.596.27
Nov26.777.44
Dec29.948.32

Figures from the weather station at Perth, which is approximately 30.0 km from Postans.

Postans, WA is in the 6167 postcode area which has around 4768 solar installations under 10 kW and about 4859 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 11467 households in the 6167 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.86 kW) for about every 2.4 dwellings.

Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Postans.

Solar Installers near toPostans
NameDistanceDetails
Clear View Energy Solutions5.2kmClear View Energy Solutions is based in Bertram, WA.
Induced Electrical7.6kmInduced Electrical is based in Rockingham, WA.
Sola Hub Technologies | Solar System Installation | Solar Panels Perth11.2kmSola Hub Technologies | Solar System Installation | Solar Panels Perth is based in Cockburn Central, WA.
Koala Solar11.2kmKoala Solar is based in Yangebup, WA.
AICA Energy11.5kmAICA Energy is based in Cockburn Central, WA.
True Value Solar12.2kmTrue Value Solar is based in Spearwood, WA.
Perth Solar Warehouse & PSW Energy12.8kmPerth Solar Warehouse & PSW Energy is based in Bibra Lake, WA.
Solarflo12.8kmSolarflo is based in Bibra Lake, WA.
BayWa r.e. Solar Systems13.0kmBayWa r.e. Solar Systems is based in Wetherill Park, NSW.
Solar Harness13.0kmSolar Harness is based in Bibra Lake, WA.
Eco Wise Energy13.1kmEco Wise Energy is based in Bibra Lake, WA.
AAA Airconditioning & Solar Warehouse13.2kmAAA Airconditioning & Solar Warehouse is based in Bibra Lake, WA.
The Green Energy Company Pty Limited13.4kmThe Green Energy Company Pty Limited is based in Jandakot, WA.
West State Electrics13.5kmWest State Electrics is based in Bibra Lake, WA.
EcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Bibra Lake14.1kmEcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Bibra Lake is based in North Coogee, WA.
Future Solar WA - Solar Power Systems Installation & Repair14.2kmFuture Solar WA - Solar Power Systems Installation & Repair is based in Baldivis, WA.
Sunnova Solar Solutions14.4kmSunnova Solar Solutions is based in Piara Waters, WA.
Red Earth Energy15.6kmRed Earth Energy is based in Baldivis, WA.
Solar panals15.6kmSolar panals is based in North Lake, WA.
Infinity Electrical & Solar15.7kmInfinity Electrical & Solar is based in Hamilton Hill, WA.
West Coast Solar16.3kmWest Coast Solar is based in Leeming, WA.
Earthtrack Group17.0kmEarthtrack Group is based in Forrestdale, WA.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Postans

Sunlight Hours in Postans

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 15 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Postans

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 32.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Postans, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Possum Creek, NSW, which is about 3615.0 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.