Salonika Beach is located in Queensland about 780.7 km north west of Brisbane and 560.5 km north west of Torbanlea. Salonika Beach has a latitude of 21.3 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Salonika Beach, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Salonika Beach 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. Salonika Beach is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Salonika Beach 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 Salonika Beach will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Salonika Beach
| 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 Salonika Beach by month. The maximum is 7.13 kWh/M2 in November. The minimum is 4.07 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.91 | 6.64 |
| Feb | 22.03 | 6.12 |
| Mar | 20.82 | 5.78 |
| Apr | 18.39 | 5.11 |
| May | 15.96 | 4.43 |
| Jun | 14.65 | 4.07 |
| Jul | 16.07 | 4.46 |
| Aug | 19.09 | 5.30 |
| Sep | 22.73 | 6.31 |
| Oct | 24.79 | 6.89 |
| Nov | 25.68 | 7.13 |
| Dec | 25.16 | 6.99 |
Figures from the weather station at Mackay, which is approximately 23.9 km from Salonika Beach.
Salonika Beach, QLD is in the 4740 postcode area which has around 10757 solar installations under 10 kW and about 11659 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 37521 households in the 4740 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.67 kW) for about every 3.5 dwellings.
Here are 18 solar installers near to or in Salonika Beach.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Energy Base | 21.4km | Energy Base is based in Paget, QLD. |
| Linked Group Services | Solar Installers and solutions | 21.8km | Linked Group Services | Solar Installers and solutions is based in Paget, QLD. |
| NQ Power Up Electrical | 22.0km | NQ Power Up Electrical is based in Mackay, QLD. |
| All-Stacks Electrical | 22.2km | All-Stacks Electrical is based in Mackay, QLD. |
| Snap Solar Mackay | 22.6km | Snap Solar Mackay is based in Mackay, QLD. |
| Mr Energy | 23.8km | Mr Energy is based in Mackay, QLD. |
| Nilsen Qld | 23.9km | Nilsen Qld is based in West Mackay, QLD. |
| Green Energy Technologies, Mackay | 24.3km | Green Energy Technologies, Mackay is based in North Mackay, QLD. |
| Five Star Power | 24.6km | Five Star Power is based in North Mackay, QLD. |
| SOLAR LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY | 30.5km | SOLAR LIGHTING TECHNOLOGY is based in Walkerston, QLD. |
| AB Electrical & Solar | 31.7km | AB Electrical & Solar is based in Rural View, QLD. |
| RP Electrical Solutions | 32.5km | RP Electrical Solutions is based in Eimeo, QLD. |
| LSEA Electrical Group | 33.3km | LSEA Electrical Group is based in Bucasia, QLD. |
| Live by Nature & Drive by Nature | 54.9km | Live by Nature & Drive by Nature is based in Kuttabul, QLD. |
| Xscape2 Solar & Electrical | 129.4km | Xscape2 Solar & Electrical is based in Cannon Valley, QLD. |
| Whit Solar | 131.1km | Whit Solar is based in Cannonvale, QLD. |
| Abell Point Electrical | 131.5km | Abell Point Electrical is based in Cannonvale, QLD. |
| Tailored Energy Solutions | 131.5km | Tailored Energy Solutions is based in Cannonvale, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Salonika Beach
Sunlight Hours in Salonika Beach
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 25 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Salonika Beach
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 21.3° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Salonika Beach, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Salmon Gums, WA, which is about 3014.6 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.