Reefton is located in New South Wales about 193.3 km north west of Canberra and 733.3 km south west of Lyra. Reefton has a latitude of 34.2 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Reefton, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Reefton 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. Reefton is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Reefton 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 Reefton will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Reefton
| 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 Reefton by month. The maximum is 7.61 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.14 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.38 | 7.61 |
| Feb | 23.81 | 6.61 |
| Mar | 19.88 | 5.52 |
| Apr | 14.37 | 3.99 |
| May | 10.21 | 2.84 |
| Jun | 7.70 | 2.14 |
| Jul | 8.37 | 2.32 |
| Aug | 11.61 | 3.22 |
| Sep | 16.08 | 4.47 |
| Oct | 21.36 | 5.93 |
| Nov | 24.66 | 6.85 |
| Dec | 27.23 | 7.56 |
Figures from the weather station at Wagga Wagga, which is approximately 99.4 km from Reefton.
Reefton, NSW is in the 2666 postcode area which has around 728 solar installations under 10 kW and about 806 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 2546 households in the 2666 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.68 kW) for about every 3.5 dwellings.
Here are 26 solar installers near to or in Reefton.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Riverina Solar & Electrical | 24.9km | Riverina Solar & Electrical is based in Temora, NSW. |
| Suncurrent | 70.0km | Suncurrent is based in Cootamundra, NSW. |
| Matt Hatty Electrical & Solar | 70.7km | Matt Hatty Electrical & Solar is based in Ganmain, NSW. |
| Electrotech Cabling Systems Pty.Ltd | 74.5km | Electrotech Cabling Systems Pty.Ltd is based in Young, NSW. |
| Stag Electrical, Solar & Refrigeration - Certified Solar Installers | 77.1km | Stag Electrical, Solar & Refrigeration - Certified Solar Installers is based in Young, NSW. |
| Webb Electrical and Solar | 79.6km | Webb Electrical and Solar is based in Young, NSW. |
| Photon Energy Solutions | 92.3km | Photon Energy Solutions is based in Harden, NSW. |
| Smoky Cape Services | 92.7km | Smoky Cape Services is based in Gobbagombalin, NSW. |
| Greatcell Australia | 92.8km | Greatcell Australia is based in Bomen, NSW. |
| Transparent Solar Solutions | 97.4km | Transparent Solar Solutions is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| LED Riverina Electrical | 97.4km | LED Riverina Electrical is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Wagga Solar Systems | 97.4km | Wagga Solar Systems is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| 12 Volt Solutions | 97.7km | 12 Volt Solutions is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| SolarWise Wagga | 98.0km | SolarWise Wagga is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| D&S Taber Electrical & Solar | 98.0km | D&S Taber Electrical & Solar is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Planet Power Australia | 98.0km | Planet Power Australia is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Hamblin Solar | 98.0km | Hamblin Solar is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Redfox Electrical Contractors | 98.1km | Redfox Electrical Contractors is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Solar Professionals | 98.1km | Solar Professionals is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| OZI SOLAR | 99.2km | OZI SOLAR is based in Mount Austin, NSW. |
| Tyler Electrics | 100.4km | Tyler Electrics is based in Glenfield Park, NSW. |
| Regional Solar Systems | 103.0km | Regional Solar Systems is based in Springvale, NSW. |
| Russell Taber Electrical & Solar Wagga | 104.6km | Russell Taber Electrical & Solar Wagga is based in Lake Albert, NSW. |
| Gerindtec | 105.4km | Gerindtec is based in Barmedman, NSW. |
| Midwest Solar & Electrical | 121.4km | Midwest Solar & Electrical is based in Cowra, NSW. |
| Josh Gardiner Electrical & Solar | 121.6km | Josh Gardiner Electrical & Solar is based in Cowra, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Reefton
Sunlight Hours in Reefton
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 25 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Reefton
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Reefton, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Reefton, VIC, which is about 406.6 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.