Rugby is located in New South Wales about 103.7 km north of Canberra and 674.9 km south west of Lyra. Rugby has a latitude of 34.4 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Rugby, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Rugby 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. Rugby is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Rugby 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 Rugby will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Rugby
| 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 Rugby by month. The maximum is 7.52 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.34 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.06 | 7.52 |
| Feb | 23.61 | 6.56 |
| Mar | 19.61 | 5.45 |
| Apr | 14.81 | 4.11 |
| May | 10.79 | 3.00 |
| Jun | 8.43 | 2.34 |
| Jul | 9.28 | 2.58 |
| Aug | 12.29 | 3.41 |
| Sep | 16.62 | 4.62 |
| Oct | 21.39 | 5.94 |
| Nov | 24.21 | 6.72 |
| Dec | 26.83 | 7.45 |
Figures from the weather station at Cowra, which is approximately 68.3 km from Rugby.
Rugby, NSW is in the 2583 postcode area which has around 663 solar installations under 10 kW and about 716 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 2684 households in the 2583 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.29 kW) for about every 4.0 dwellings.
Here are 24 solar installers near to or in Rugby.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Gerindtec | 39.7km | Gerindtec is based in Barmedman, NSW. |
| Abundant Solar | 49.8km | Abundant Solar is based in Yass, NSW. |
| Yass Valley Solar | 49.9km | Yass Valley Solar is based in Yass, NSW. |
| Ygrene Energy | 49.9km | Ygrene Energy is based in Yass, NSW. |
| Maine Solar Grid | 51.7km | Maine Solar Grid is based in Tuena, NSW. |
| Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Yass & Canberra | 51.9km | Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Yass & Canberra is based in Yass, NSW. |
| Photon Energy Solutions | 59.0km | Photon Energy Solutions is based in Harden, NSW. |
| Webb Electrical and Solar | 62.9km | Webb Electrical and Solar is based in Young, NSW. |
| Eclipse Solar Brokers | 64.8km | Eclipse Solar Brokers is based in Murrumbateman, NSW. |
| Stag Electrical, Solar & Refrigeration - Certified Solar Installers | 65.3km | Stag Electrical, Solar & Refrigeration - Certified Solar Installers is based in Young, NSW. |
| Zac Power - Solar System, Panel, Battery, Electrician | 65.9km | Zac Power - Solar System, Panel, Battery, Electrician is based in Cowra, NSW. |
| Midwest Solar & Electrical | 66.9km | Midwest Solar & Electrical is based in Cowra, NSW. |
| Josh Gardiner Electrical & Solar | 66.9km | Josh Gardiner Electrical & Solar is based in Cowra, NSW. |
| Electrotech Cabling Systems Pty.Ltd | 68.0km | Electrotech Cabling Systems Pty.Ltd is based in Young, NSW. |
| Southern Solar Solutions Goulburn | 72.1km | Southern Solar Solutions Goulburn is based in Collector, NSW. |
| Goulburn Solar | 78.7km | Goulburn Solar is based in Goulburn, NSW. |
| Capital Valley Solar | 86.3km | Capital Valley Solar is based in Taylor, ACT. |
| ACT Solar and Electrical | 90.1km | ACT Solar and Electrical is based in Gungahlin, ACT. |
| 📞 Green Solar Panels Installation Kallangur | 90.3km | 📞 Green Solar Panels Installation Kallangur is based in Blacktown, NSW. |
| Clean Sun Energy | 90.5km | Clean Sun Energy is based in Gungahlin, ACT. |
| ACT Solar Power | 90.5km | ACT Solar Power is based in Gungahlin, ACT. |
| ACT SOLAR POWER | 91.7km | ACT SOLAR POWER is based in Charnwood, ACT. |
| Suncurrent | 93.1km | Suncurrent is based in Cootamundra, NSW. |
| SolarArk | 93.4km | SolarArk is based in Mitchell, ACT. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Rugby
Sunlight Hours in Rugby
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 26 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Rugby
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Rugby, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Rufus River, NSW, which is about 710.9 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.