Runcorn is located in Queensland about 15.4 km south of Brisbane and 11.1 km east of Forest Lake. Runcorn has a latitude of 27.6 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Runcorn, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Runcorn 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. Runcorn is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Runcorn 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 Runcorn will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Runcorn
| 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 Runcorn by month. The maximum is 6.67 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.26 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.60 | 6.55 |
| Feb | 21.10 | 5.86 |
| Mar | 18.70 | 5.19 |
| Apr | 16.26 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.37 | 3.71 |
| Jun | 11.74 | 3.26 |
| Jul | 13.07 | 3.63 |
| Aug | 16.05 | 4.46 |
| Sep | 19.44 | 5.40 |
| Oct | 21.55 | 5.99 |
| Nov | 23.68 | 6.58 |
| Dec | 24.00 | 6.67 |
Figures from the weather station at Brisbane, which is approximately 15.3 km from Runcorn.
Runcorn, QLD is in the 4113 postcode area which has around 4461 solar installations under 10 kW and about 4675 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 10807 households in the 4113 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.71 kW) for about every 2.4 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Runcorn.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Sustain Solar | 2.8km | Sustain Solar is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD. |
| Brisbane Solar Needs | 3.1km | Brisbane Solar Needs is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD. |
| Symons Energy | 3.1km | Symons Energy is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD. |
| Integra Solar Energy Group Brisbane | 3.2km | Integra Solar Energy Group Brisbane is based in Sunnybank Hills, QLD. |
| Edgreen solar systems Australia | 3.6km | Edgreen solar systems Australia is based in Underwood, QLD. |
| Gio Tech Renewables | 3.6km | Gio Tech Renewables is based in Algester, QLD. |
| Custom Solar Power | 3.7km | Custom Solar Power is based in Acacia Ridge, QLD. |
| Solar and Battery Services. | 3.7km | Solar and Battery Services. is based in Acacia Ridge, QLD. |
| SOLAR HYBRIDS | 3.7km | SOLAR HYBRIDS is based in Underwood, QLD. |
| GPower Energy | 3.8km | GPower Energy is based in Woodridge, QLD. |
| Apollo Solar - Brisbane | 3.9km | Apollo Solar - Brisbane is based in Logan City, QLD. |
| EverySolar 2.0 | 3.9km | EverySolar 2.0 is based in Acacia Ridge, QLD. |
| Integrated Energy Storage | 4.0km | Integrated Energy Storage is based in Acacia Ridge, QLD. |
| Gates on Solar | 4.1km | Gates on Solar is based in Underwood, QLD. |
| Massive Solar QLD | 4.2km | Massive Solar QLD is based in Acacia Ridge, QLD. |
| Achievers Energy Brisbane | 4.3km | Achievers Energy Brisbane is based in Acacia Ridge, QLD. |
| Hembrows Solar Power Brisbane | 4.6km | Hembrows Solar Power Brisbane is based in Underwood, QLD. |
| Quality solar Panels - trusted solar company | 4.7km | Quality solar Panels - trusted solar company is based in Woodridge, QLD. |
| Peak Voltage Electrical & Solar Brisbane | 4.8km | Peak Voltage Electrical & Solar Brisbane is based in Acacia Ridge, QLD. |
| Oz Solar Needs | 4.8km | Oz Solar Needs is based in Willawong, QLD. |
| Techno Solar Australia | 4.9km | Techno Solar Australia is based in Woodridge, QLD. |
| Sunboost | 4.9km | Sunboost is based in Underwood, QLD. |
| JALA Solar & Electrical | 5.1km | JALA Solar & Electrical is based in Rochedale, QLD. |
| Suntime Solar Australia | 5.1km | Suntime Solar Australia is based in Rochedale, QLD. |
| SMARTOZ ELECTRICAL & SOLAR | 5.2km | SMARTOZ ELECTRICAL & SOLAR is based in Calamvale, QLD. |
| SUN SOLAR ENERGY | 5.2km | SUN SOLAR ENERGY is based in Calamvale, QLD. |
| Sunrays Power - Residential Solar Installer Brisbane, Solar Panel Brisbane, Local Solar Company Brisbane | 5.3km | Sunrays Power - Residential Solar Installer Brisbane, Solar Panel Brisbane, Local Solar Company Brisbane is based in Coopers Plains, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Runcorn
Sunlight Hours in Runcorn
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 52 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Runcorn
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Runcorn, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Runaway Bay, QLD, which is about 47.5 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.