Are Solar Panels Worth It In Raby?

Raby is located in New South Wales about 39.9 km south west of Sydney and 582.0 km south west of Esk. Raby has a latitude of 34.0 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Raby, NSW

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Raby

Rebate for Raby 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 Raby by month. The maximum is 6.25 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.43 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Raby
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan21.916.09
Feb19.065.29
Mar16.294.53
Apr13.623.78
May10.582.94
Jun8.762.43
Jul9.992.78
Aug13.243.68
Sep16.884.69
Oct19.785.50
Nov21.175.88
Dec22.506.25

Figures from the weather station at Badgerys Creek, which is approximately 18.9 km from Raby.

Raby, NSW is in the 2566 postcode area which has around 3263 solar installations under 10 kW and about 3489 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 9551 households in the 2566 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.19 kW) for about every 2.9 dwellings.

Here are 23 solar installers near to or in Raby.

Solar Installers near toRaby
NameDistanceDetails
Solar Shine Australia0.5kmSolar Shine Australia is based in Eschol Park, NSW.
Solar Run Hoxton Park0.9kmSolar Run Hoxton Park is based in St Andrews, NSW.
Macarthur Solar3.9kmMacarthur Solar is based in Campbelltown, NSW.
Solar Panels Leppington4.3kmSolar Panels Leppington is based in Leppington, NSW.
Schletter Australia4.4kmSchletter Australia is based in Ingleburn, NSW.
Beyond Solar5.0kmBeyond Solar is based in Ingleburn, NSW.
Solar Direct Shop5.0kmSolar Direct Shop is based in Ingleburn, NSW.
ENDEAVOUR SOLAR5.0kmENDEAVOUR SOLAR is based in Ingleburn, NSW.
SOLAR MISSION AUSTRALIA |5.1kmSOLAR MISSION AUSTRALIA | is based in Campbelltown, NSW.
Zane Solar Campbelltown5.3kmZane Solar Campbelltown is based in Campbelltown, NSW.
DJC Engineering5.7kmDJC Engineering is based in Ingleburn, NSW.
Living Power6.0kmLiving Power is based in Smeaton Grange, NSW.
Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Campbelltown6.6kmEcosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Campbelltown is based in Smeaton Grange, NSW.
Inspire Energy7.0kmInspire Energy is based in Narellan, NSW.
NSW Solar Hub8.4kmNSW Solar Hub is based in Oran Park, NSW.
Synergy Solar & Electrical9.9kmSynergy Solar & Electrical is based in Prestons, NSW.
Max Power Solar11.0kmMax Power Solar is based in Prestons, NSW.
SolarBright11.0kmSolarBright is based in Prestons, NSW.
CASE Statewide Solar11.5kmCASE Statewide Solar is based in Camden, NSW.
Sungold Solar11.5kmSungold Solar is based in Prestons, NSW.
Matrix Australian Solar11.5kmMatrix Australian Solar is based in Prestons, NSW.
Australian Solar Warehouse11.6kmAustralian Solar Warehouse is based in Prestons, NSW.
PowerHouse Solar & Batteries11.6kmPowerHouse Solar & Batteries is based in Prestons, NSW.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Raby

Sunlight Hours in Raby

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 24 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Raby

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.0° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Raby, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Quorrobolong, NSW, which is about 132.8 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.