Rathdowney is located in Queensland about 84.4 km south of Brisbane and 11.5 km south west of Tamrookum. Rathdowney has a latitude of 28.2 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Rathdowney, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Rathdowney 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. Rathdowney is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Rathdowney 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 Rathdowney will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Rathdowney
| 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 Rathdowney by month. The maximum is 6.61 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.23 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.36 | 6.49 |
| Feb | 20.96 | 5.82 |
| Mar | 18.81 | 5.22 |
| Apr | 16.28 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.25 | 3.68 |
| Jun | 11.62 | 3.23 |
| Jul | 12.87 | 3.58 |
| Aug | 15.83 | 4.40 |
| Sep | 19.13 | 5.31 |
| Oct | 21.29 | 5.91 |
| Nov | 23.27 | 6.46 |
| Dec | 23.81 | 6.61 |
Figures from the weather station at Glenlogan, which is approximately 44.3 km from Rathdowney.
Rathdowney, QLD is in the 4287 postcode area which has around 134 solar installations under 10 kW and about 156 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 382 households in the 4287 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.28 kW) for about every 2.9 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Rathdowney.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| De Energy | 27.5km | De Energy is based in Kerry, QLD. |
| Sungreen solutions | 28.3km | Sungreen solutions is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| GOAL SOLAR | 28.3km | GOAL SOLAR is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| Evolution Solar Experts | 29.0km | Evolution Solar Experts is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| David Ross Electrical & Solar | 33.1km | David Ross Electrical & Solar is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW. |
| Brighter Solar Solutions | 42.5km | Brighter Solar Solutions is based in Jimboomba, QLD. |
| Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions | 45.0km | Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions is based in Tamborine Mountain, QLD. |
| Techno Solar | 45.5km | Techno Solar is based in Jimboomba, QLD. |
| Searchlight Electrical | 46.9km | Searchlight Electrical is based in Guanaba, QLD. |
| Impact Energy | 47.5km | Impact Energy is based in Tamborine, QLD. |
| I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim | 47.6km | I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim is based in Banora Point, NSW. |
| David Ross Electrical | 48.5km | David Ross Electrical is based in Eviron, NSW. |
| Sunbeam Solar Systems | 51.1km | Sunbeam Solar Systems is based in Doon Doon, NSW. |
| Omega Solar + Batteries | 51.1km | Omega Solar + Batteries is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Energy | 51.1km | Gold Coast Energy is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| Solar Sailes™ | 51.5km | Solar Sailes™ is based in Bonogin, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions | 52.0km | Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions is based in Worongary, QLD. |
| Jasmin Solar. | 53.0km | Jasmin Solar. is based in Carrara, QLD. |
| Future Solar Australia | 53.0km | Future Solar Australia is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD. |
| SunUp Solar Solutions | 53.1km | SunUp Solar Solutions is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| Imperial Solar | 53.2km | Imperial Solar is based in Helensvale, QLD. |
| Blue Planet Solar | 53.3km | Blue Planet Solar is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| OZ SOLAR WORLD | 55.5km | OZ SOLAR WORLD is based in Upper Coomera, QLD. |
| Stored Power | 55.9km | Stored Power is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
| Rainbow Power Company | 56.0km | Rainbow Power Company is based in Nimbin, NSW. |
| DIY Solar | 56.0km | DIY Solar is based in Arundel, QLD. |
| 4Shore Solar | 56.2km | 4Shore Solar is based in Burleigh Waters, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Rathdowney
Sunlight Hours in Rathdowney
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 55 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Rathdowney
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Rathdowney, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Rasmussen, QLD, which is about 1166.2 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.