Redridge is located in Queensland about 264.7 km north of Brisbane and 33.0 km north west of Torbanlea. Redridge has a latitude of 25.2 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Redridge, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Redridge 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. Redridge is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Redridge 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 Redridge will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Redridge
| 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 Redridge by month. The maximum is 6.87 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.52 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.03 | 6.68 |
| Feb | 21.85 | 6.07 |
| Mar | 19.86 | 5.52 |
| Apr | 17.26 | 4.80 |
| May | 14.31 | 3.97 |
| Jun | 12.67 | 3.52 |
| Jul | 13.80 | 3.83 |
| Aug | 16.88 | 4.69 |
| Sep | 20.20 | 5.61 |
| Oct | 22.49 | 6.25 |
| Nov | 24.52 | 6.81 |
| Dec | 24.74 | 6.87 |
Figures from the weather station at Brian Pastures, which is approximately 80.3 km from Redridge.
Redridge, QLD is in the 4660 postcode area which has around 1977 solar installations under 10 kW and about 2077 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 4316 households in the 4660 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.99 kW) for about every 2.2 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Redridge.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Haimes Industries | 13.8km | Haimes Industries is based in Svensson Heights, QLD. |
| Energy Rich | 29.4km | Energy Rich is based in Thabeban, QLD. |
| Solarlife | 29.7km | Solarlife is based in Howard, QLD. |
| Solar ‘N’ Sat | 30.8km | Solar ‘N’ Sat is based in Svensson Heights, QLD. |
| Twyford Solar Bundaberg | 32.8km | Twyford Solar Bundaberg is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| AC Electrical & Air/ Bundaberg Solar | 32.8km | AC Electrical & Air/ Bundaberg Solar is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| Local Solar Solutions | 33.2km | Local Solar Solutions is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| Solahart Bundaberg | 34.2km | Solahart Bundaberg is based in Bundaberg East, QLD. |
| Scott Burke Electrical | 35.2km | Scott Burke Electrical is based in Bundaberg East, QLD. |
| EAVA Solutions | 35.9km | EAVA Solutions is based in Toogoom, QLD. |
| Gin Gin Solar and Electrical | 38.0km | Gin Gin Solar and Electrical is based in Gin Gin, QLD. |
| Cool 2 Go | 42.8km | Cool 2 Go is based in Gin Gin, QLD. |
| GCR Solar Hervey Bay | 42.9km | GCR Solar Hervey Bay is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| SUNSAVER | 43.2km | SUNSAVER is based in Bundaberg, QLD. |
| Off Grid Lifestyle Solutions | 48.3km | Off Grid Lifestyle Solutions is based in Booral, QLD. |
| Simple Solar Solutions | 48.3km | Simple Solar Solutions is based in Maryborough, QLD. |
| Hush Energy - Wide Bay Solar Power | 48.4km | Hush Energy - Wide Bay Solar Power is based in Dundowran, QLD. |
| Sunjuice Solar | 50.6km | Sunjuice Solar is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| 12 Volt Solar Systems | 51.2km | 12 Volt Solar Systems is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| Solahart Hervey Bay | 51.6km | Solahart Hervey Bay is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| Elevate Solar | 51.8km | Elevate Solar is based in Pialba, QLD. |
| ALZ Group | 58.7km | ALZ Group is based in Hervey Bay, QLD. |
| Burnett Home Energy Centre - Solar Panel Installation, Gutter Cover, Solar Batteries | 65.1km | Burnett Home Energy Centre - Solar Panel Installation, Gutter Cover, Solar Batteries is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| i-Luminate | 102.6km | i-Luminate is based in Mount Tom, QLD. |
| Blue Mantis Electrics | 109.3km | Blue Mantis Electrics is based in Agnes Water, QLD. |
| Island Energy - Gympie | 117.2km | Island Energy - Gympie is based in Gympie, QLD. |
| Cooloola Solar Systems | 117.3km | Cooloola Solar Systems is based in Victory Heights, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Redridge
Sunlight Hours in Redridge
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 41 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Redridge
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 25.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Redridge, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Redpa, TAS, which is about 1889.9 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.