Ravensdale is located in New South Wales about 78.2 km north of Sydney and 477.3 km south west of Esk. Ravensdale has a latitude of 33.2 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Ravensdale, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Ravensdale 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. Ravensdale is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Ravensdale 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 Ravensdale will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Ravensdale
| 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 Ravensdale by month. The maximum is 6.63 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.49 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.76 | 6.60 |
| Feb | 21.21 | 5.89 |
| Mar | 17.91 | 4.98 |
| Apr | 14.22 | 3.95 |
| May | 10.67 | 2.96 |
| Jun | 8.95 | 2.49 |
| Jul | 10.11 | 2.81 |
| Aug | 13.68 | 3.80 |
| Sep | 17.39 | 4.83 |
| Oct | 20.37 | 5.66 |
| Nov | 22.33 | 6.20 |
| Dec | 23.85 | 6.63 |
Figures from the weather station at Maryville, which is approximately 50.6 km from Ravensdale.
Ravensdale, NSW is in the 2259 postcode area which has around 7802 solar installations under 10 kW and about 8477 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 24589 households in the 2259 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.20 kW) for about every 3.2 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Ravensdale.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| RESINC Solar | 16.6km | RESINC Solar is based in Wyong, NSW. |
| Tru Blu Solar Co | 16.6km | Tru Blu Solar Co is based in Wyong, NSW. |
| Quick Fix Solar & Electrical | 16.7km | Quick Fix Solar & Electrical is based in Morisset, NSW. |
| DNR Air Conditioning & Solar | 16.9km | DNR Air Conditioning & Solar is based in Morisset, NSW. |
| Solahart Central Coast, Lake Macquarie & Surrounds | 17.1km | Solahart Central Coast, Lake Macquarie & Surrounds is based in Morisset, NSW. |
| MJJs Solar Central Coast | 17.2km | MJJs Solar Central Coast is based in Kanwal, NSW. |
| Coast Wide Energy | 17.5km | Coast Wide Energy is based in Mardi, NSW. |
| Global Home Solutions | 17.5km | Global Home Solutions is based in Morisset, NSW. |
| Solar Water Wind | 17.5km | Solar Water Wind is based in Wyong, NSW. |
| Sunlight Systems Central Coast | 19.8km | Sunlight Systems Central Coast is based in Charmhaven, NSW. |
| NCS Pool Heating | 19.9km | NCS Pool Heating is based in Roseville, NSW. |
| ECO SPARKY | 20.1km | ECO SPARKY is based in Tuggerah, NSW. |
| Solar Installation Services | 20.4km | Solar Installation Services is based in Fountaindale, NSW. |
| EcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Lake Macquarie Region | 20.8km | EcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Lake Macquarie Region is based in Dora Creek, NSW. |
| SEA Solutions Australia | 24.9km | SEA Solutions Australia is based in Berkeley Vale, NSW. |
| Solar Run Tumbi Umbi | 25.0km | Solar Run Tumbi Umbi is based in Killarney Vale, NSW. |
| RI Trades: Electrical Plumbing Solar | 26.2km | RI Trades: Electrical Plumbing Solar is based in Killarney Vale, NSW. |
| Towards Tomorrow Energy | 27.0km | Towards Tomorrow Energy is based in Somersby, NSW. |
| Standout Solar | 27.0km | Standout Solar is based in Long Jetty, NSW. |
| Superior Solar | 27.1km | Superior Solar is based in West Gosford, NSW. |
| Solar Panels Central Coast Co. | 27.1km | Solar Panels Central Coast Co. is based in West Gosford, NSW. |
| Sunair Solar in Gosford | 27.9km | Sunair Solar in Gosford is based in West Gosford, NSW. |
| All Green Environmental Solutions | 27.9km | All Green Environmental Solutions is based in West Gosford, NSW. |
| Solar Rewards | 29.7km | Solar Rewards is based in Tumbi Umbi, NSW. |
| Solarventi Australia | 30.5km | Solarventi Australia is based in Erina, NSW. |
| LuvSolar Solar Power Systems Hunter Valley | 30.9km | LuvSolar Solar Power Systems Hunter Valley is based in Brunkerville, NSW. |
| Green Star Solar | 31.4km | Green Star Solar is based in Toronto, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Ravensdale
Sunlight Hours in Ravensdale
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 19 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Ravensdale
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 33.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Ravensdale, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Ravensbourne, QLD, which is about 651.8 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.