Are Solar Panels Worth It In Red Hill South?

Red Hill South is located in Victoria about 63.5 km south of Melbourne and 1235.7 km south west of Lyra. Red Hill South has a latitude of 38.4 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Red Hill South, VIC

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Red Hill South 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. Red Hill South is in Climate Zone 4 which has a rating of 1.185.

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

Solar Power Rebate for Red Hill South

Red Hill South, VIC is in the 3937 postcode area which has around 217 solar installations under 10 kW and about 262 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 876 households in the 3937 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.71 kW) for about every 4.0 dwellings.

Here are 23 solar installers near to or in Red Hill South.

Sunlight Hours in Red Hill South

In Red Hill South there are about 14 hours 49 minutes of sunlight during January.

In Red Hill South there are about 14 hours 32 minutes of sunlight during February.

In Red Hill South there are about 13 hours 31 minutes of sunlight during March.

In Red Hill South there are about 12 hours 22 minutes of sunlight during April.

In Red Hill South there are about 11 hours 6 minutes of sunlight during May.

In Red Hill South there are about 10 hours 3 minutes of sunlight during June.

In Red Hill South there are about 9 hours 30 minutes of sunlight during July.

In Red Hill South there are about 9 hours 43 minutes of sunlight during August.

In Red Hill South there are about 10 hours 37 minutes of sunlight during September.

In Red Hill South there are about 11 hours 48 minutes of sunlight during October.

In Red Hill South there are about 13 hours 2 minutes of sunlight during November.

In Red Hill South there are about 14 hours 11 minutes of sunlight during December.

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 49 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Solar Panel Angle in Red Hill South

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 38.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.