Are Solar Panels Worth It In Razorback?

Razorback is located in New South Wales about 59.0 km south west of Sydney and 600.7 km south west of Esk. Razorback has a latitude of 34.1 degrees South.

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

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Razorback

Rebate for Razorback 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 Razorback 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 Razorback
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 31.5 km from Razorback.

Razorback, NSW is in the 2571 postcode area which has around 1478 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1775 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 4586 households in the 2571 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.55 kW) for about every 3.1 dwellings.

Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Razorback.

Solar Installers near toRazorback
NameDistanceDetails
Empire Energy7.9kmEmpire Energy is based in Picton, NSW.
CASE Statewide Solar10.8kmCASE Statewide Solar is based in Camden, NSW.
Inspire Energy14.1kmInspire Energy is based in Narellan, NSW.
Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Campbelltown14.3kmEcosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Campbelltown is based in Smeaton Grange, NSW.
Living Power14.7kmLiving Power is based in Smeaton Grange, NSW.
Zane Solar Campbelltown16.3kmZane Solar Campbelltown is based in Campbelltown, NSW.
SOLAR MISSION AUSTRALIA |16.5kmSOLAR MISSION AUSTRALIA | is based in Campbelltown, NSW.
Macarthur Solar16.7kmMacarthur Solar is based in Campbelltown, NSW.
All Star Solar16.9kmAll Star Solar is based in Bargo, NSW.
NSW Solar Hub17.6kmNSW Solar Hub is based in Oran Park, NSW.
Solar Shine Australia19.4kmSolar Shine Australia is based in Eschol Park, NSW.
Solar Run Hoxton Park20.2kmSolar Run Hoxton Park is based in St Andrews, NSW.
Solar Panels Leppington22.2kmSolar Panels Leppington is based in Leppington, NSW.
Schletter Australia24.3kmSchletter Australia is based in Ingleburn, NSW.
ENDEAVOUR SOLAR24.7kmENDEAVOUR SOLAR is based in Ingleburn, NSW.
Solar Direct Shop24.8kmSolar Direct Shop is based in Ingleburn, NSW.
Beyond Solar24.9kmBeyond Solar is based in Ingleburn, NSW.
DJC Engineering25.5kmDJC Engineering is based in Ingleburn, NSW.
Synergy Solar & Electrical29.3kmSynergy Solar & Electrical is based in Prestons, NSW.
Max Power Solar30.7kmMax Power Solar is based in Prestons, NSW.
SolarBright30.7kmSolarBright is based in Prestons, NSW.
Dunne Solar & Electrical31.1kmDunne Solar & Electrical is based in Bulli, NSW.
Sungold Solar31.1kmSungold Solar is based in Prestons, NSW.
Solar Panel Supplies31.1kmSolar Panel Supplies is based in Heathcote, NSW.
Matrix Australian Solar31.3kmMatrix Australian Solar is based in Prestons, NSW.
Australian Solar Warehouse31.3kmAustralian Solar Warehouse is based in Prestons, NSW.
PowerHouse Solar & Batteries31.3kmPowerHouse Solar & Batteries is based in Prestons, NSW.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Razorback

Sunlight Hours in Razorback

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 25 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Razorback

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.1° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Razorback, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Razorback, NSW, which is about 144.7 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.