Redbank Plains is located in Queensland about 26.7 km south west of Brisbane and 11.1 km east of Sadliers Crossing. Redbank Plains has a latitude of 27.6 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Redbank Plains, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Redbank Plains 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. Redbank Plains is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Redbank Plains 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 Redbank Plains will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Redbank Plains
| 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 Redbank Plains 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 25.2 km from Redbank Plains.
Redbank Plains, QLD is in the 4301 postcode area which has around 4455 solar installations under 10 kW and about 4649 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 11165 households in the 4301 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.35 kW) for about every 2.5 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Redbank Plains.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Ipswich Solar Panels | 1.4km | Ipswich Solar Panels is based in Redbank Plains, QLD. |
| Sunleaf Solar | 1.4km | Sunleaf Solar is based in Redbank Plains, QLD. |
| Watts Up Solar & Electrical | 2.6km | Watts Up Solar & Electrical is based in Collingwood Park, QLD. |
| Green Monkey Solar & Battery Power | 3.0km | Green Monkey Solar & Battery Power is based in Collingwood Park, QLD. |
| DCI Electrics | 3.7km | DCI Electrics is based in Collingwood Park, QLD. |
| Sunfeeds Solar - Residential & Commercial Solar Systems Installation Company | 4.3km | Sunfeeds Solar - Residential & Commercial Solar Systems Installation Company is based in Brookwater, QLD. |
| Battery Solar Guru | 5.1km | Battery Solar Guru is based in Collingwood Park, QLD. |
| Solar Sonic Solutions | 5.5km | Solar Sonic Solutions is based in South Ripley, QLD. |
| Simply Solar | 6.4km | Simply Solar is based in Redland Bay, QLD. |
| LC Energy | 7.2km | LC Energy is based in Goodna, QLD. |
| Xpert Energy | 8.1km | Xpert Energy is based in Camira, QLD. |
| Queensland Solar Energy Professionals | 8.6km | Queensland Solar Energy Professionals is based in Raceview, QLD. |
| Ozzie Solar Clean | 8.7km | Ozzie Solar Clean is based in Flinders View, QLD. |
| Hush Energy - Brisbane Solar Power | 9.6km | Hush Energy - Brisbane Solar Power is based in Wacol, QLD. |
| Excelonics | 10.1km | Excelonics is based in Ipswich, QLD. |
| Forest lake Solar MikeN- Electrician Solar Air conditioning GasFitter | 12.3km | Forest lake Solar MikeN- Electrician Solar Air conditioning GasFitter is based in Inala, QLD. |
| Vizi Energy | 12.6km | Vizi Energy is based in Sumner, QLD. |
| Sanelite Solar Pvt Ltd | 12.7km | Sanelite Solar Pvt Ltd is based in Runcorn, QLD. |
| Solar Sun Power | 12.8km | Solar Sun Power is based in Sumner Park, QLD. |
| MPA Energy Solutions | 12.9km | MPA Energy Solutions is based in Ipswich, QLD. |
| Solar Mine QLD | 12.9km | Solar Mine QLD is based in Forest Lake, QLD. |
| Future Sustainability | 13.0km | Future Sustainability is based in Sumner, QLD. |
| Techno Solar Australia - Best Solar Deals -Local Solar Company | 13.1km | Techno Solar Australia - Best Solar Deals -Local Solar Company is based in Heathwood, QLD. |
| Scholz Solar | 13.2km | Scholz Solar is based in Sumner, QLD. |
| Coolsolar Solutions | 13.2km | Coolsolar Solutions is based in Heathwood, QLD. |
| green energy solar solutions | 13.2km | green energy solar solutions is based in Heathwood, QLD. |
| Michael TN Electrician Air conditioning Solar | 13.4km | Michael TN Electrician Air conditioning Solar is based in Forest Lake, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Redbank Plains
Sunlight Hours in Redbank Plains
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 52 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Redbank Plains
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Redbank Plains, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Redbank Creek, QLD, which is about 65.2 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.