Redcliffe is located in Queensland about 27.9 km north of Brisbane and 11.4 km north of Sandgate. Redcliffe has a latitude of 27.2 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Redcliffe, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Redcliffe 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. Redcliffe is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Redcliffe 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 Redcliffe will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Redcliffe
| 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 Redcliffe by month. The maximum is 6.96 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.29 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.04 | 6.95 |
| Feb | 22.16 | 6.16 |
| Mar | 19.88 | 5.52 |
| Apr | 16.80 | 4.67 |
| May | 13.53 | 3.76 |
| Jun | 11.84 | 3.29 |
| Jul | 13.28 | 3.69 |
| Aug | 16.47 | 4.58 |
| Sep | 20.20 | 5.61 |
| Oct | 22.53 | 6.26 |
| Nov | 24.67 | 6.85 |
| Dec | 25.04 | 6.96 |
Figures from the weather station at Brisbane Aerodrome, which is approximately 18.6 km from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe, QLD is in the 4020 postcode area which has around 3608 solar installations under 10 kW and about 3855 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 8001 households in the 4020 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.28 kW) for about every 2.2 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Redcliffe.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| InnoSolar | 1.1km | InnoSolar is based in Kippa-Ring, QLD. |
| Solar Tech | 1.2km | Solar Tech is based in Redcliffe, QLD. |
| QLD Electrical & Solar | 1.5km | QLD Electrical & Solar is based in Margate, QLD. |
| Solus Energy Solutions - Solar Redcliffe QLD | 2.7km | Solus Energy Solutions - Solar Redcliffe QLD is based in Clontarf, QLD. |
| Moreton Bay Solar Air Electrical | 2.9km | Moreton Bay Solar Air Electrical is based in Clontarf, QLD. |
| Sunelec | 3.1km | Sunelec is based in Clontarf, QLD. |
| solar&airconbrokers | 5.9km | solar&airconbrokers is based in Rothwell, QLD. |
| Techno Solar. | 6.1km | Techno Solar. is based in Mango Hill, QLD. |
| SOLAR STORE | 8.9km | SOLAR STORE is based in North Lakes, QLD. |
| Solar Powered Electric Gate Openers | 9.3km | Solar Powered Electric Gate Openers is based in North Lakes, QLD. |
| Solar Prime | 9.6km | Solar Prime is based in Griffin, QLD. |
| SG Wholesale | 9.8km | SG Wholesale is based in Archerfield, QLD. |
| Go Energy Solutions | 9.9km | Go Energy Solutions is based in North Lakes, QLD. |
| Platinum Electricians Moreton Bay | 12.4km | Platinum Electricians Moreton Bay is based in Narangba, QLD. |
| Sun Energy Systems | 13.2km | Sun Energy Systems is based in Burpengary, QLD. |
| EMW Electrical | 13.3km | EMW Electrical is based in Petrie, QLD. |
| Cut Price Solar | 13.3km | Cut Price Solar is based in Lawnton, QLD. |
| Uni-Industries | 13.3km | Uni-Industries is based in Lawnton, QLD. |
| Springers Solar | 14.0km | Springers Solar is based in Lawnton, QLD. |
| Solar Empire | 14.9km | Solar Empire is based in Fitzgibbon, QLD. |
| Apex Solar Group | 15.1km | Apex Solar Group is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| Karma Electrical | 15.2km | Karma Electrical is based in Petrie, QLD. |
| Sovereign Solar | 15.4km | Sovereign Solar is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| Instyle Solar Queensland | 15.8km | Instyle Solar Queensland is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| Surge It Solar and Electrical | 15.8km | Surge It Solar and Electrical is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| Krannich Solar Brisbane | 16.1km | Krannich Solar Brisbane is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| Australian Solar Power Consultants | 16.2km | Australian Solar Power Consultants is based in Burpengary, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Redcliffe
Sunlight Hours in Redcliffe
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 50 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Redcliffe
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Redcliffe, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Redcastle, VIC, which is about 1320.0 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.