Sarabah is located in Queensland about 70.2 km south of Brisbane and 12.2 km north west of Numinbah Valley. Sarabah has a latitude of 28.1 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Sarabah, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Sarabah 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. Sarabah is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Sarabah 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 Sarabah will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Sarabah
| 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 Sarabah 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 30.9 km from Sarabah.
Sarabah, QLD is in the 4275 postcode area which has around 747 solar installations under 10 kW and about 856 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 1327 households in the 4275 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.22 kW) for about every 1.8 dwellings.
Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Sarabah.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| De Energy | 15.2km | De Energy is based in Kerry, QLD. |
| Sungreen solutions | 16.2km | Sungreen solutions is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| GOAL SOLAR | 16.2km | GOAL SOLAR is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| Evolution Solar Experts | 17.1km | Evolution Solar Experts is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions | 17.8km | Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions is based in Tamborine Mountain, QLD. |
| Searchlight Electrical | 20.8km | Searchlight Electrical is based in Guanaba, QLD. |
| David Ross Electrical & Solar | 21.0km | David Ross Electrical & Solar is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW. |
| Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions | 24.2km | Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions is based in Worongary, QLD. |
| Omega Solar + Batteries | 24.5km | Omega Solar + Batteries is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Energy | 24.6km | Gold Coast Energy is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD. |
| Jasmin Solar. | 24.6km | Jasmin Solar. is based in Carrara, QLD. |
| Future Solar Australia | 24.7km | Future Solar Australia is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD. |
| SunUp Solar Solutions | 24.7km | SunUp Solar Solutions is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| Imperial Solar | 24.9km | Imperial Solar is based in Helensvale, QLD. |
| Blue Planet Solar | 25.0km | Blue Planet Solar is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| Solar Sailes™ | 25.2km | Solar Sailes™ is based in Bonogin, QLD. |
| Brighter Solar Solutions | 26.7km | Brighter Solar Solutions is based in Jimboomba, QLD. |
| Impact Energy | 27.4km | Impact Energy is based in Tamborine, QLD. |
| DIY Solar | 27.8km | DIY Solar is based in Arundel, QLD. |
| OZ SOLAR WORLD | 28.8km | OZ SOLAR WORLD is based in Upper Coomera, QLD. |
| Achievers Energy | 28.9km | Achievers Energy is based in Molendinar, QLD. |
| I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim | 29.3km | I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim is based in Banora Point, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Sarabah
Sunlight Hours in Sarabah
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 54 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Sarabah
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.1° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Sarabah, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Sapphiretown, SA, which is about 1677.7 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.