Running Creek is located in Queensland about 93.6 km south of Brisbane and 12.4 km south of Oaky Creek. Running Creek has a latitude of 28.3 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Running Creek, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Running Creek 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. Running Creek is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Running Creek 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 Running Creek will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Running Creek
| 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 Running Creek by month. The maximum is 6.61 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.23 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.36 | 6.49 |
| Feb | 20.96 | 5.82 |
| Mar | 18.81 | 5.22 |
| Apr | 16.28 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.25 | 3.68 |
| Jun | 11.62 | 3.23 |
| Jul | 12.87 | 3.58 |
| Aug | 15.83 | 4.40 |
| Sep | 19.13 | 5.31 |
| Oct | 21.29 | 5.91 |
| Nov | 23.27 | 6.46 |
| Dec | 23.81 | 6.61 |
Figures from the weather station at Glenlogan, which is approximately 52.9 km from Running Creek.
Running Creek, QLD is in the 4287 postcode area which has around 134 solar installations under 10 kW and about 156 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 382 households in the 4287 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.28 kW) for about every 2.9 dwellings.
Here are 25 solar installers near to or in Running Creek.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| David Ross Electrical & Solar | 27.5km | David Ross Electrical & Solar is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW. |
| De Energy | 34.9km | De Energy is based in Kerry, QLD. |
| Sungreen solutions | 35.9km | Sungreen solutions is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| GOAL SOLAR | 35.9km | GOAL SOLAR is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| Evolution Solar Experts | 36.7km | Evolution Solar Experts is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| Sunbeam Solar Systems | 41.2km | Sunbeam Solar Systems is based in Doon Doon, NSW. |
| David Ross Electrical | 42.0km | David Ross Electrical is based in Eviron, NSW. |
| I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim | 42.2km | I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim is based in Banora Point, NSW. |
| Rainbow Power Company | 45.0km | Rainbow Power Company is based in Nimbin, NSW. |
| Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions | 48.4km | Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions is based in Tamborine Mountain, QLD. |
| Prestige Solar | 49.3km | Prestige Solar is based in Fernvale, NSW. |
| Omega Solar + Batteries | 49.7km | Omega Solar + Batteries is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Energy | 49.7km | Gold Coast Energy is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| Solar Sailes™ | 49.9km | Solar Sailes™ is based in Bonogin, QLD. |
| Brighter Solar Solutions | 50.4km | Brighter Solar Solutions is based in Jimboomba, QLD. |
| Northern Solar | 50.6km | Northern Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW. |
| Searchlight Electrical | 51.1km | Searchlight Electrical is based in Guanaba, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions | 51.8km | Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions is based in Worongary, QLD. |
| Hay Solar | 52.8km | Hay Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW. |
| Evolved Well Solar and Electrical- Byron Bay | 52.9km | Evolved Well Solar and Electrical- Byron Bay is based in Upper Wilsons Creek, NSW. |
| Techno Solar | 53.6km | Techno Solar is based in Jimboomba, QLD. |
| Jasmin Solar. | 53.8km | Jasmin Solar. is based in Carrara, QLD. |
| Juno Energy | 53.9km | Juno Energy is based in Byron Bay, NSW. |
| SunUp Solar Solutions | 54.0km | SunUp Solar Solutions is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| Stored Power | 54.1km | Stored Power is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Running Creek
Sunlight Hours in Running Creek
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 55 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Running Creek
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.3° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Running Creek, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Running Creek, VIC, which is about 1067.2 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.