Retreat is located in New South Wales about 249.6 km north of Melbourne and 967.3 km south west of Lyra. Retreat has a latitude of 35.6 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Retreat, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Retreat 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. Retreat is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Retreat 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 Retreat will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Retreat
| 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 Retreat by month. The maximum is 7.66 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.28 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.53 | 7.65 |
| Feb | 24.14 | 6.71 |
| Mar | 20.13 | 5.59 |
| Apr | 14.37 | 3.99 |
| May | 10.33 | 2.87 |
| Jun | 8.20 | 2.28 |
| Jul | 8.95 | 2.49 |
| Aug | 12.23 | 3.40 |
| Sep | 16.59 | 4.61 |
| Oct | 21.56 | 5.99 |
| Nov | 24.87 | 6.91 |
| Dec | 27.56 | 7.66 |
Figures from the weather station at Deniliquin Falkiner Memorial, which is approximately 39.8 km from Retreat.
Retreat, NSW is in the 2713 postcode area which has around 461 solar installations under 10 kW and about 542 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 1385 households in the 2713 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.79 kW) for about every 3.0 dwellings.
Here are 24 solar installers near to or in Retreat.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Travis Haynes Electrical | 30.0km | Travis Haynes Electrical is based in Tocumwal, NSW. |
| Refrigelec | 41.7km | Refrigelec is based in Cobram, VIC. |
| Rheem Solar Specialist Cobram | 42.5km | Rheem Solar Specialist Cobram is based in Cobram, VIC. |
| Auselec | 42.7km | Auselec is based in Cobram, VIC. |
| Cobram Electrical & Data | 42.8km | Cobram Electrical & Data is based in Cobram, VIC. |
| ZEN Energy Systems - North Central Victoria | 53.9km | ZEN Energy Systems - North Central Victoria is based in Nathalia, VIC. |
| Baker Renewable Energy | 55.6km | Baker Renewable Energy is based in Numurkah, VIC. |
| Purtle Electrical | 71.1km | Purtle Electrical is based in Mulwala, NSW. |
| Solar Australia Energy | 80.7km | Solar Australia Energy is based in Moama, NSW. |
| Solar Power Echuca | 82.3km | Solar Power Echuca is based in Echuca, VIC. |
| Echuca Solar & Batteries | 82.6km | Echuca Solar & Batteries is based in Echuca, VIC. |
| Shepparton Solar & Batteries | 82.6km | Shepparton Solar & Batteries is based in Echuca, VIC. |
| Hypalyte Electrical and Solar | 82.6km | Hypalyte Electrical and Solar is based in Echuca, VIC. |
| Ravertys Electrics | 84.0km | Ravertys Electrics is based in Echuca, VIC. |
| GV Electrical and Solar | 85.0km | GV Electrical and Solar is based in Shepparton, VIC. |
| Future NRG Echuca | 85.3km | Future NRG Echuca is based in Echuca, VIC. |
| Active Energy Group | 85.5km | Active Energy Group is based in Kyabram, VIC. |
| Watters Electrical & Solar | 85.7km | Watters Electrical & Solar is based in Shepparton, VIC. |
| Anzunitedsolar | 85.7km | Anzunitedsolar is based in Shepparton, VIC. |
| GISTA MPV SOLAR PYC. LTD TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. | 86.2km | GISTA MPV SOLAR PYC. LTD TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD. is based in Shepparton, VIC. |
| Blake Campbell Solar | 86.4km | Blake Campbell Solar is based in Shepparton, VIC. |
| Jim's Energy | 86.8km | Jim's Energy is based in Shepparton, VIC. |
| Green Tunnel | 87.0km | Green Tunnel is based in Shepparton, VIC. |
| Solar On Electrical | 87.3km | Solar On Electrical is based in Torrumbarry, VIC. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Retreat
Sunlight Hours in Retreat
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 33 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Retreat
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 35.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Retreat, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Reservoir South, VIC, which is about 239.6 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.