Redland Bay is located in Queensland about 32.1 km south east of Brisbane and 11.2 km north east of Yellow Wood. Redland Bay has a latitude of 27.6 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Redland Bay, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Redland Bay 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. Redland Bay is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Redland Bay 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 Redland Bay will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Redland Bay
| 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 Redland Bay by month. The maximum is 6.82 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.28 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.50 | 6.80 |
| Feb | 21.77 | 6.05 |
| Mar | 19.43 | 5.40 |
| Apr | 16.59 | 4.61 |
| May | 13.42 | 3.73 |
| Jun | 11.80 | 3.28 |
| Jul | 13.18 | 3.66 |
| Aug | 16.25 | 4.51 |
| Sep | 19.88 | 5.52 |
| Oct | 22.16 | 6.16 |
| Nov | 24.24 | 6.73 |
| Dec | 24.57 | 6.82 |
Figures from the weather station at Brisbane Aerodrome, which is approximately 29.7 km from Redland Bay.
Redland Bay, QLD is in the 4165 postcode area which has around 8191 solar installations under 10 kW and about 8593 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 14066 households in the 4165 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.87 kW) for about every 1.7 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Redland Bay.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| REA Solar | 1.4km | REA Solar is based in Redland Bay, QLD. |
| Solenergy Group - solar panels and battery storage | 1.5km | Solenergy Group - solar panels and battery storage is based in Redland Bay, QLD. |
| EcoBoost Solar | 2.3km | EcoBoost Solar is based in Redland Bay, QLD. |
| Eco Bay Electrical | 9.3km | Eco Bay Electrical is based in Thornlands, QLD. |
| Solarwise | 10.4km | Solarwise is based in Loganholme, QLD. |
| The Energy Depot | 10.5km | The Energy Depot is based in Kings Park, NSW. |
| GI Energy | 10.6km | GI Energy is based in Loganholme, QLD. |
| SolarGreen | 10.7km | SolarGreen is based in Stapylton, QLD. |
| Solar Savings Now. | 10.9km | Solar Savings Now. is based in Loganholme, QLD. |
| Archer Solar | 11.2km | Archer Solar is based in Capalaba, QLD. |
| Goodhew Electrical & Solar - Redlands & Brisbane Solar Services | 11.2km | Goodhew Electrical & Solar - Redlands & Brisbane Solar Services is based in Cleveland, QLD. |
| Switch Solar Solutions | 11.8km | Switch Solar Solutions is based in Shailer Park, QLD. |
| SolarArk Australia (Queensland) | 12.0km | SolarArk Australia (Queensland) is based in Shailer Park, QLD. |
| SOLAR MINER | 12.2km | SOLAR MINER is based in Beenleigh, QLD. |
| Heliocol Solar | 12.8km | Heliocol Solar is based in Yatala, QLD. |
| Crossover Solar Solutions | 12.8km | Crossover Solar Solutions is based in Cleveland, QLD. |
| Williams Solar LLC | 13.2km | Williams Solar LLC is based in Burbank, QLD. |
| Solar Run Bellbird Park | 13.5km | Solar Run Bellbird Park is based in Bethania, QLD. |
| Maximum Demand Power Solutions | 13.9km | Maximum Demand Power Solutions is based in Capalaba, QLD. |
| AIS Electrical & Solar Communications & Data & Air Conditioning | 14.1km | AIS Electrical & Solar Communications & Data & Air Conditioning is based in Capalaba, QLD. |
| CERTIFIED SOLAR | Residential Solar Brisbane | Commercial Solar Brisbane| Residential Solar Gold Coast | Commercial Solar Gold Coast | 14.2km | CERTIFIED SOLAR | Residential Solar Brisbane | Commercial Solar Brisbane| Residential Solar Gold Coast | Commercial Solar Gold Coast is based in Capalaba, QLD. |
| Bayside electrical and solar | 14.3km | Bayside electrical and solar is based in Capalaba, QLD. |
| FUSION | 14.4km | FUSION is based in Capalaba, QLD. |
| Free Solar | 14.5km | Free Solar is based in Capalaba, QLD. |
| NRG (Qld) | 14.5km | NRG (Qld) is based in Capalaba, QLD. |
| Solahart Brisbane South East | 14.7km | Solahart Brisbane South East is based in Capalaba, QLD. |
| Electrical Solar Power Projects | 14.7km | Electrical Solar Power Projects is based in Capalaba, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Redland Bay
Sunlight Hours in Redland Bay
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 Redland Bay
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 Redland Bay, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Redhill Farms, QLD, which is about 319.9 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.