Are Solar Panels Worth It In Qunaba?

Qunaba is located in Queensland about 299.0 km north of Brisbane and 59.9 km north of Torbanlea. Qunaba has a latitude of 24.8 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Qunaba, QLD

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Qunaba

Rebate for Qunaba 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 Qunaba by month. The maximum is 6.87 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.52 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Qunaba
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan24.036.68
Feb21.856.07
Mar19.865.52
Apr17.264.80
May14.313.97
Jun12.673.52
Jul13.803.83
Aug16.884.69
Sep20.205.61
Oct22.496.25
Nov24.526.81
Dec24.746.87

Figures from the weather station at Brian Pastures, which is approximately 114.0 km from Qunaba.

Qunaba, QLD is in the 4670 postcode area which has around 16052 solar installations under 10 kW and about 16942 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 36908 households in the 4670 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.95 kW) for about every 2.3 dwellings.

Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Qunaba.

Solar Installers near toQunaba
NameDistanceDetails
Scott Burke Electrical4.9kmScott Burke Electrical is based in Bundaberg East, QLD.
Solahart Bundaberg6.4kmSolahart Bundaberg is based in Bundaberg East, QLD.
AC Electrical & Air/ Bundaberg Solar8.7kmAC Electrical & Air/ Bundaberg Solar is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD.
Twyford Solar Bundaberg8.8kmTwyford Solar Bundaberg is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD.
Local Solar Solutions9.3kmLocal Solar Solutions is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD.
Energy Rich10.8kmEnergy Rich is based in Thabeban, QLD.
Solar ‘N’ Sat11.0kmSolar ‘N’ Sat is based in Svensson Heights, QLD.
Haimes Industries39.0kmHaimes Industries is based in Svensson Heights, QLD.
Gin Gin Solar and Electrical46.9kmGin Gin Solar and Electrical is based in Gin Gin, QLD.
Cool 2 Go50.1kmCool 2 Go is based in Gin Gin, QLD.
EAVA Solutions53.3kmEAVA Solutions is based in Toogoom, QLD.
Solarlife57.0kmSolarlife is based in Howard, QLD.
GCR Solar Hervey Bay60.5kmGCR Solar Hervey Bay is based in Pialba, QLD.
Hush Energy - Wide Bay Solar Power63.9kmHush Energy - Wide Bay Solar Power is based in Dundowran, QLD.
Sunjuice Solar64.5kmSunjuice Solar is based in Pialba, QLD.
12 Volt Solar Systems64.8km12 Volt Solar Systems is based in Pialba, QLD.
Burnett Home Energy Centre - Solar Panel Installation, Gutter Cover, Solar Batteries65.0kmBurnett Home Energy Centre - Solar Panel Installation, Gutter Cover, Solar Batteries is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD.
Solahart Hervey Bay65.2kmSolahart Hervey Bay is based in Pialba, QLD.
Elevate Solar65.2kmElevate Solar is based in Pialba, QLD.
Off Grid Lifestyle Solutions71.1kmOff Grid Lifestyle Solutions is based in Booral, QLD.
Simple Solar Solutions71.1kmSimple Solar Solutions is based in Maryborough, QLD.
ALZ Group72.2kmALZ Group is based in Hervey Bay, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Qunaba

Sunlight Hours in Qunaba

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 40 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Qunaba

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 24.8° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Qunaba, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Quirindi, NSW, which is about 761.7 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.