Rockingham is located in Western Australia about 38.1 km south of Perth and 3425.4 km west of Oman Ama. Rockingham has a latitude of 32.3 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Rockingham, WA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Rockingham 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. Rockingham is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Rockingham 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 Rockingham will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Rockingham
| 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 Rockingham by month. The maximum is 8.32 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.60 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29.10 | 8.08 |
| Feb | 25.65 | 7.12 |
| Mar | 20.75 | 5.76 |
| Apr | 15.11 | 4.20 |
| May | 11.28 | 3.13 |
| Jun | 9.35 | 2.60 |
| Jul | 9.94 | 2.76 |
| Aug | 13.05 | 3.63 |
| Sep | 17.13 | 4.76 |
| Oct | 22.59 | 6.27 |
| Nov | 26.77 | 7.44 |
| Dec | 29.94 | 8.32 |
Figures from the weather station at Perth, which is approximately 38.0 km from Rockingham.
Rockingham, WA is in the 6168 postcode area which has around 4416 solar installations under 10 kW and about 4529 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 11802 households in the 6168 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.39 kW) for about every 2.7 dwellings.
Here are 24 solar installers near to or in Rockingham.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Induced Electrical | 2.6km | Induced Electrical is based in Rockingham, WA. |
| Green Sun Solar | 10.3km | Green Sun Solar is based in Port Kennedy, WA. |
| AMPTRON | 10.5km | AMPTRON is based in Port Kennedy, WA. |
| Unisun | 10.7km | Unisun is based in Port Kennedy, WA. |
| Clear View Energy Solutions | 11.1km | Clear View Energy Solutions is based in Bertram, WA. |
| Future Solar WA - Solar Power Systems Installation & Repair | 11.3km | Future Solar WA - Solar Power Systems Installation & Repair is based in Baldivis, WA. |
| Red Earth Energy | 11.7km | Red Earth Energy is based in Baldivis, WA. |
| EziCleen Solar Care | 14.7km | EziCleen Solar Care is based in Secret Harbour, WA. |
| Green Sun Solutions | 15.6km | Green Sun Solutions is based in Secret Harbour, WA. |
| Eco Solar Vents - Roofing vent roof, industrial vent, solar fans | roof ventilation, solar powered fans ventilation | solar whirly birth Perth | 15.7km | Eco Solar Vents - Roofing vent roof, industrial vent, solar fans | roof ventilation, solar powered fans ventilation | solar whirly birth Perth is based in Golden Bay, WA. |
| West Coast Power | 15.7km | West Coast Power is based in Secret Harbour, WA. |
| Koala Solar | 18.5km | Koala Solar is based in Yangebup, WA. |
| True Value Solar | 19.2km | True Value Solar is based in Spearwood, WA. |
| EcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Bibra Lake | 20.0km | EcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Bibra Lake is based in North Coogee, WA. |
| Sola Hub Technologies | Solar System Installation | Solar Panels Perth | 20.1km | Sola Hub Technologies | Solar System Installation | Solar Panels Perth is based in Cockburn Central, WA. |
| AICA Energy | 20.1km | AICA Energy is based in Cockburn Central, WA. |
| Solar Harness | 20.2km | Solar Harness is based in Bibra Lake, WA. |
| Perth Solar Warehouse & PSW Energy | 20.5km | Perth Solar Warehouse & PSW Energy is based in Bibra Lake, WA. |
| Solarflo | 20.6km | Solarflo is based in Bibra Lake, WA. |
| BayWa r.e. Solar Systems | 20.7km | BayWa r.e. Solar Systems is based in Wetherill Park, NSW. |
| AAA Airconditioning & Solar Warehouse | 20.8km | AAA Airconditioning & Solar Warehouse is based in Bibra Lake, WA. |
| Eco Wise Energy | 20.8km | Eco Wise Energy is based in Bibra Lake, WA. |
| West State Electrics | 21.1km | West State Electrics is based in Bibra Lake, WA. |
| Infinity Electrical & Solar | 21.6km | Infinity Electrical & Solar is based in Hamilton Hill, WA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Rockingham
Sunlight Hours in Rockingham
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 15 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Rockingham
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 32.3° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Rockingham, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Rockingham, QLD, which is about 3415.6 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.