Are Solar Panels Worth It In Roebuck?

Roebuck is located in Western Australia about 1088.2 km south west of Darwin and 2296.8 km west of Galloways Hill. Roebuck has a latitude of 17.9 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Roebuck, WA

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Roebuck 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. Roebuck is in Climate Zone 2 which has a rating of 1.536.

This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Roebuck during 2024 would give you 107 ST Certificates worth $4269.30 (at an STC price of $39.90 each).

If you wait until 2025 for your panels the rebate in Roebuck will be reduced. It goes down every year.

Solar Power Rebate for Roebuck

Rebate for Roebuck Solar Systems
System SizeST CertsValue
3 kW32$1276.80
4 kW43$1715.70
5 kW53$2114.70
6 kW64$2553.60
6.6 kW70$2793.00
10 kW107$4269.30
12 kW129$5147.10
15 kW161$6423.90

Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Roebuck by month. The maximum is 7.64 kWh/M2 in November. The minimum is 4.80 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Roebuck
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan22.896.36
Feb22.546.26
Mar22.796.33
Apr21.505.97
May18.535.15
Jun17.284.80
Jul18.495.14
Aug21.505.97
Sep24.336.76
Oct26.647.40
Nov27.497.64
Dec25.277.02

Figures from the weather station at Broome Airport, which is approximately 16.7 km from Roebuck.

Roebuck, WA is in the 6725 postcode area which has around 322 solar installations under 10 kW and about 473 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 6175 households in the 6725 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 5.28 kW) for about every 19.2 dwellings.

Here are 19 solar installers in or near toRoebuck. There are also a few further away.

Solar Installers near toRoebuck
NameDistanceDetails
Gen Off-Grid15.6kmGen Off-Grid is based in Broome, WA.
Kimberley Enviro Solutions21.8kmKimberley Enviro Solutions is based in Broome, WA.
Remote Solar Solutions160.1kmRemote Solar Solutions is based in Derby, WA.
PILBARA SOLAR485.0kmPILBARA SOLAR is based in South Hedland, WA.
AC Guys NT581.2kmAC Guys NT is based in Yarrawonga, NT.
Cheeditha Energy661.2kmCheeditha Energy is based in Karratha, WA.
BRITE SOLAR661.2kmBRITE SOLAR is based in Karratha, WA.
GenOffGrid Pilbara661.5kmGenOffGrid Pilbara is based in Pegs Creek, WA.
Karratha Contracting662.1kmKarratha Contracting is based in Karratha Industrial Estate, WA.
Northwest Solar Power664.9kmNorthwest Solar Power is based in Karratha, WA.
Solar Installers Darwin1089.6kmSolar Installers Darwin is based in Darwin, NT.
RevoluSun Power1089.6kmRevoluSun Power is based in Darwin, NT.
All Types Of Electrical :Solar Energy Equipment Supplier|General electrical services|Electrician|Air Conditioning Repair-Darwin River1089.6kmAll Types Of Electrical :Solar Energy Equipment Supplier|General electrical services|Electrician|Air Conditioning Repair-Darwin River is based in Darwin River, NT.
Oneroof solar1089.6kmOneroof solar is based in Darwin, NT.
NT Solar Needs1089.9kmNT Solar Needs is based in Darwin, NT.
Eco Sparks Solar And Electrical Contractors1092.8kmEco Sparks Solar And Electrical Contractors is based in Woolner, NT.
Solergy1093.2kmSolergy is based in Woolner, NT.
Your Green Planet - Solar Panels Darwin1094.1kmYour Green Planet - Solar Panels Darwin is based in Winnellie, NT.
Saltwater Solar1094.2kmSaltwater Solar is based in Winnellie, NT.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Roebuck

Sunlight Hours in Roebuck

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 11 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Roebuck

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 17.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Roebuck, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Roebourne, WA, which is about 630.2 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.