Santa Barbara is located in Queensland about 54.0 km south east of Brisbane and 11.0 km north east of Maudsland. Santa Barbara has a latitude of 27.9 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Santa Barbara, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Santa Barbara 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. Santa Barbara is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Santa Barbara 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 Santa Barbara will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Santa Barbara
| 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 Santa Barbara 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 34.6 km from Santa Barbara.
Santa Barbara, QLD is in the 4212 postcode area which has around 5663 solar installations under 10 kW and about 6439 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 11907 households in the 4212 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.50 kW) for about every 2.1 dwellings.
Here are 25 solar installers near to or in Santa Barbara.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Key Solar | 0.3km | Key Solar is based in Hope Island, QLD. |
| No Grid Solar | 5.6km | No Grid Solar is based in Upper Coomera, QLD. |
| OZ SOLAR WORLD | 7.5km | OZ SOLAR WORLD is based in Upper Coomera, QLD. |
| Goodlife Solar | 7.7km | Goodlife Solar is based in Arundel, QLD. |
| Arkana Energy Solar | 8.3km | Arkana Energy Solar is based in Coombabah, QLD. |
| Pugin Power | 9.1km | Pugin Power is based in Biggera Waters, QLD. |
| DIY Solar | 10.1km | DIY Solar is based in Arundel, QLD. |
| Achievers Energy | 13.9km | Achievers Energy is based in Molendinar, QLD. |
| Future Solar Australia | 15.9km | Future Solar Australia is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD. |
| Searchlight Electrical | 16.1km | Searchlight Electrical is based in Guanaba, QLD. |
| Imperial Solar | 16.1km | Imperial Solar is based in Helensvale, QLD. |
| Blue Planet Solar | 16.2km | Blue Planet Solar is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| SunUp Solar Solutions | 16.3km | SunUp Solar Solutions is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| Jasmin Solar. | 16.8km | Jasmin Solar. is based in Carrara, QLD. |
| Supreme Solar Power | 16.9km | Supreme Solar Power is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Your Choice Solar | 17.2km | Your Choice Solar is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Universe Solar | 17.3km | Universe Solar is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Central Solar Systems | 17.4km | Central Solar Systems is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Base Electrical and Solar Energy | 17.5km | Base Electrical and Solar Energy is based in Surfers Paradise, QLD. |
| Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions | 17.6km | Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions is based in Tamborine Mountain, QLD. |
| SolarGreen | 17.8km | SolarGreen is based in Stapylton, QLD. |
| The Saviour Group | 17.9km | The Saviour Group is based in Surfers Paradise, QLD. |
| Heliocol Solar | 18.4km | Heliocol Solar is based in Yatala, QLD. |
| Double Flow Solar Power Company | 19.4km | Double Flow Solar Power Company is based in Merrimac, QLD. |
| SOLAR MINER | 21.7km | SOLAR MINER is based in Beenleigh, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Santa Barbara
Sunlight Hours in Santa Barbara
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 53 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Santa Barbara
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Santa Barbara, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Sans Souci, NSW, which is about 713.8 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.