Scotchy Pocket is located in Queensland about 171.5 km north of Brisbane and 11.0 km south of Paterson. Scotchy Pocket has a latitude of 26.0 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Scotchy Pocket, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Scotchy Pocket 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. Scotchy Pocket is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Scotchy Pocket 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 Scotchy Pocket will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Scotchy Pocket
| 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 Scotchy Pocket by month. The maximum is 6.41 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.30 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.66 | 6.30 |
| Feb | 20.24 | 5.62 |
| Mar | 18.25 | 5.07 |
| Apr | 16.20 | 4.50 |
| May | 13.41 | 3.72 |
| Jun | 11.88 | 3.30 |
| Jul | 13.17 | 3.66 |
| Aug | 16.02 | 4.45 |
| Sep | 19.30 | 5.36 |
| Oct | 21.01 | 5.84 |
| Nov | 22.90 | 6.36 |
| Dec | 23.06 | 6.41 |
Figures from the weather station at Nambour, which is approximately 83.3 km from Scotchy Pocket.
Scotchy Pocket, QLD is in the 4570 postcode area which has around 9874 solar installations under 10 kW and about 10555 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 19822 households in the 4570 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.16 kW) for about every 2.0 dwellings.
Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Scotchy Pocket.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Island Energy - Gympie | 24.6km | Island Energy - Gympie is based in Gympie, QLD. |
| Cooloola Solar Systems | 25.2km | Cooloola Solar Systems is based in Victory Heights, QLD. |
| Allways Earth | 27.0km | Allways Earth is based in Gympie, QLD. |
| Stephs Commercial Solar | 48.1km | Stephs Commercial Solar is based in Gunalda, QLD. |
| Island Energy QLD | 64.0km | Island Energy QLD is based in Tewantin, QLD. |
| RedEarth Energy Storage Gympie and South Burnett | 65.5km | RedEarth Energy Storage Gympie and South Burnett is based in Gympie, QLD. |
| Simple Solar Solutions | 67.9km | Simple Solar Solutions is based in Maryborough, QLD. |
| Off Grid Lifestyle Solutions | 67.9km | Off Grid Lifestyle Solutions is based in Booral, QLD. |
| Keystones Electrical | 69.1km | Keystones Electrical is based in Eumundi, QLD. |
| SALT Solar | 69.3km | SALT Solar is based in Noosaville, QLD. |
| Home and Energy | 69.5km | Home and Energy is based in Noosaville, QLD. |
| Celtic Solar Electrical | 70.8km | Celtic Solar Electrical is based in Verrierdale, QLD. |
| In Flow Solar Co | 71.6km | In Flow Solar Co is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
| Buddy Norris Electrical | 71.6km | Buddy Norris Electrical is based in Doonan, QLD. |
| EnergyOptions | 71.8km | EnergyOptions is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
| Corona Solar | 71.9km | Corona Solar is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
| Go Elite Electrical | 72.1km | Go Elite Electrical is based in Belli Park, QLD. |
| Ecoast Energy | 72.7km | Ecoast Energy is based in North Arm, QLD. |
| Solarlife | 73.5km | Solarlife is based in Howard, QLD. |
| STAND ALONE SOLAR | 74.7km | STAND ALONE SOLAR is based in Kenilworth, QLD. |
| Raffin Electrical Contractors | 75.7km | Raffin Electrical Contractors is based in Wondai, QLD. |
| SUNSAVER | 76.6km | SUNSAVER is based in Bundaberg, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Scotchy Pocket
Sunlight Hours in Scotchy Pocket
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 45 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Scotchy Pocket
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 26.0° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Scotchy Pocket, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Scotchtown, TAS, which is about 1793.4 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.