Pucawan is located in New South Wales about 186.6 km north west of Canberra and 745.4 km south west of Lyra. Pucawan has a latitude of 34.4 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Pucawan, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Pucawan 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. Pucawan is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Pucawan 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 Pucawan will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Pucawan
| 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 Pucawan by month. The maximum is 7.61 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.14 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.38 | 7.61 |
| Feb | 23.81 | 6.61 |
| Mar | 19.88 | 5.52 |
| Apr | 14.37 | 3.99 |
| May | 10.21 | 2.84 |
| Jun | 7.70 | 2.14 |
| Jul | 8.37 | 2.32 |
| Aug | 11.61 | 3.22 |
| Sep | 16.08 | 4.47 |
| Oct | 21.36 | 5.93 |
| Nov | 24.66 | 6.85 |
| Dec | 27.23 | 7.56 |
Figures from the weather station at Wagga Wagga, which is approximately 85.6 km from Pucawan.
Pucawan, NSW is in the 2666 postcode area which has around 728 solar installations under 10 kW and about 806 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 2546 households in the 2666 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.68 kW) for about every 3.5 dwellings.
Here are 23 solar installers near to or in Pucawan.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Riverina Solar & Electrical | 15.2km | Riverina Solar & Electrical is based in Temora, NSW. |
| Matt Hatty Electrical & Solar | 58.3km | Matt Hatty Electrical & Solar is based in Ganmain, NSW. |
| Suncurrent | 63.5km | Suncurrent is based in Cootamundra, NSW. |
| Electrotech Cabling Systems Pty.Ltd | 76.3km | Electrotech Cabling Systems Pty.Ltd is based in Young, NSW. |
| Stag Electrical, Solar & Refrigeration - Certified Solar Installers | 78.8km | Stag Electrical, Solar & Refrigeration - Certified Solar Installers is based in Young, NSW. |
| Smoky Cape Services | 78.9km | Smoky Cape Services is based in Gobbagombalin, NSW. |
| Greatcell Australia | 79.1km | Greatcell Australia is based in Bomen, NSW. |
| Webb Electrical and Solar | 80.4km | Webb Electrical and Solar is based in Young, NSW. |
| Transparent Solar Solutions | 83.6km | Transparent Solar Solutions is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| LED Riverina Electrical | 83.6km | LED Riverina Electrical is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Wagga Solar Systems | 83.6km | Wagga Solar Systems is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| 12 Volt Solutions | 84.0km | 12 Volt Solutions is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| SolarWise Wagga | 84.2km | SolarWise Wagga is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Planet Power Australia | 84.2km | Planet Power Australia is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| D&S Taber Electrical & Solar | 84.2km | D&S Taber Electrical & Solar is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Hamblin Solar | 84.2km | Hamblin Solar is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Solar Professionals | 84.3km | Solar Professionals is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Redfox Electrical Contractors | 84.3km | Redfox Electrical Contractors is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| OZI SOLAR | 85.5km | OZI SOLAR is based in Mount Austin, NSW. |
| Tyler Electrics | 86.6km | Tyler Electrics is based in Glenfield Park, NSW. |
| Regional Solar Systems | 89.2km | Regional Solar Systems is based in Springvale, NSW. |
| Photon Energy Solutions | 89.7km | Photon Energy Solutions is based in Harden, NSW. |
| Russell Taber Electrical & Solar Wagga | 90.9km | Russell Taber Electrical & Solar Wagga is based in Lake Albert, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Pucawan
Sunlight Hours in Pucawan
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 Pucawan
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Pucawan, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Pualco Range, SA, which is about 738.6 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.