Rivertree is located in New South Wales about 149.6 km south west of Brisbane and 30.0 km east of Thulimbah. Rivertree has a latitude of 28.6 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Rivertree, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Rivertree 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. Rivertree is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Rivertree 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 Rivertree will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Rivertree
| 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 Rivertree by month. The maximum is 6.91 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.21 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.67 | 6.85 |
| Feb | 22.12 | 6.14 |
| Mar | 19.51 | 5.42 |
| Apr | 16.74 | 4.65 |
| May | 13.39 | 3.72 |
| Jun | 11.55 | 3.21 |
| Jul | 12.69 | 3.53 |
| Aug | 16.00 | 4.44 |
| Sep | 19.41 | 5.39 |
| Oct | 22.08 | 6.13 |
| Nov | 24.05 | 6.68 |
| Dec | 24.87 | 6.91 |
Figures from the weather station at Hermitage, which is approximately 48.5 km from Rivertree.
Rivertree, NSW is in the 2372 postcode area which has around 865 solar installations under 10 kW and about 908 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 2656 households in the 2372 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.99 kW) for about every 3.1 dwellings.
Here are 16 solar installers near to or in Rivertree.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gathered Energy | 27.1km | Gathered Energy is based in Applethorpe, QLD. |
| Solar Blessing | 30.2km | Solar Blessing is based in Stanthorpe, QLD. |
| Warwick Solar Panels | 49.3km | Warwick Solar Panels is based in Warwick, QLD. |
| JDZ Solar and Electrical | 84.0km | JDZ Solar and Electrical is based in Casino, NSW. |
| Rainbow Power Company | 95.8km | Rainbow Power Company is based in Nimbin, NSW. |
| Juno Energy | 98.0km | Juno Energy is based in Byron Bay, NSW. |
| The Solar Shop | 98.9km | The Solar Shop is based in South Grafton, NSW. |
| David Ross Electrical & Solar | 100.2km | David Ross Electrical & Solar is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW. |
| 24 Hour Solar Power | 101.4km | 24 Hour Solar Power is based in Lismore, NSW. |
| De Energy | 101.5km | De Energy is based in Kerry, QLD. |
| Sunbeam Solar Systems | 101.8km | Sunbeam Solar Systems is based in Doon Doon, NSW. |
| GOAL SOLAR | 102.0km | GOAL SOLAR is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| Sungreen solutions | 102.0km | Sungreen solutions is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| Northern Rivers Solar & Electrical | 102.3km | Northern Rivers Solar & Electrical is based in South Lismore, NSW. |
| Evolution Solar Experts | 102.4km | Evolution Solar Experts is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| sun energy experts | 102.6km | sun energy experts is based in Lismore, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Rivertree
Sunlight Hours in Rivertree
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 57 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Rivertree
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Rivertree, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Riverton, WA, which is about 3493.2 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.