Ravensthorpe is located in Western Australia about 431.2 km south east of Perth and 3023.2 km west of Oman Ama. Ravensthorpe has a latitude of 33.6 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Ravensthorpe, WA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Ravensthorpe 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. Ravensthorpe is in Climate Zone 4 which has a rating of 1.185.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Ravensthorpe during 2024 would give you 82 ST Certificates worth $3271.80 (at an STC price of $39.90 each).
If you wait until 2025 for your panels the rebate in Ravensthorpe will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Ravensthorpe
| System Size | ST Certs | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | 24 | $957.60 |
| 4 kW | 33 | $1316.70 |
| 5 kW | 41 | $1635.90 |
| 6 kW | 49 | $1955.10 |
| 6.6 kW | 54 | $2154.60 |
| 10 kW | 82 | $3271.80 |
| 12 kW | 99 | $3950.10 |
| 15 kW | 124 | $4947.60 |
Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Ravensthorpe by month. The maximum is 6.85 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.13 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.20 | 6.72 |
| Feb | 20.69 | 5.75 |
| Mar | 16.09 | 4.47 |
| Apr | 12.09 | 3.36 |
| May | 8.98 | 2.49 |
| Jun | 7.67 | 2.13 |
| Jul | 8.42 | 2.34 |
| Aug | 11.13 | 3.09 |
| Sep | 14.74 | 4.09 |
| Oct | 18.35 | 5.10 |
| Nov | 22.10 | 6.14 |
| Dec | 24.68 | 6.85 |
Figures from the weather station at Albany Airport, which is approximately 255.8 km from Ravensthorpe.
Ravensthorpe, WA is in the 6346 postcode area which has around 44 solar installations under 10 kW and about 48 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 386 households in the 6346 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.14 kW) for about every 8.8 dwellings.
Here are 19 solar installers in or near toRavensthorpe. There are also a few further away.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| ABA Security and Electrical, Electricians Albany | 254.1km | ABA Security and Electrical, Electricians Albany is based in Mira Mar, WA. |
| The 12 Volt World | 254.4km | The 12 Volt World is based in Yakamia, WA. |
| Solahart Albany & Great Southern | 254.8km | Solahart Albany & Great Southern is based in Centennial Park, WA. |
| Albany Solar | 254.8km | Albany Solar is based in Centennial Park, WA. |
| Solar Power WA | 255.1km | Solar Power WA is based in Centennial Park, WA. |
| Dsr Energy | 292.1km | Dsr Energy is based in Kordabup, WA. |
| Miller Solar | 305.4km | Miller Solar is based in Denmark, WA. |
| Solar Equip | 339.0km | Solar Equip is based in Boyup Brook, WA. |
| Outback Energy Supply | 339.6km | Outback Energy Supply is based in Boulder, WA. |
| Tjintu Energy | 339.6km | Tjintu Energy is based in Boulder, WA. |
| Precision Solar and Battery South West | 341.2km | Precision Solar and Battery South West is based in Centennial Park, WA. |
| CDA Air and Solar | 359.6km | CDA Air and Solar is based in York, WA. |
| Naked Energy | 376.0km | Naked Energy is based in Maddington, WA. |
| CDA Air & Solar | 381.9km | CDA Air & Solar is based in Northam, WA. |
| Aviva Energy Solutions | 388.3km | Aviva Energy Solutions is based in Newdegate, WA. |
| Sun Select | 390.5km | Sun Select is based in Westminster, WA. |
| Swan Solar | 397.5km | Swan Solar is based in Wooroloo, WA. |
| Solartech Electrical | 404.1km | Solartech Electrical is based in Bunbury, WA. |
| Nites Solar | 406.2km | Nites Solar is based in Davenport, WA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Ravensthorpe
Sunlight Hours in Ravensthorpe
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 22 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Ravensthorpe
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 33.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Ravensthorpe, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Ravenshoe, QLD, which is about 3093.4 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.