Are Solar Panels Worth It In Seelands?

Seelands is located in New South Wales about 240.7 km south of Brisbane and 60.9 km south west of Tabbimoble. Seelands has a latitude of 29.6 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Seelands, NSW

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Seelands 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. Seelands is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.

This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Seelands 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 Seelands will be reduced. It goes down every year.

Solar Power Rebate for Seelands

Rebate for Seelands Solar Systems
System SizeST CertsValue
3 kW29$1157.10
4 kW38$1516.20
5 kW48$1915.20
6 kW58$2314.20
6.6 kW63$2513.70
10 kW96$3830.40
12 kW116$4628.40
15 kW145$5785.50

Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Seelands by month. The maximum is 6.51 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.90 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Seelands
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan23.456.51
Feb20.805.78
Mar17.804.95
Apr15.384.27
May12.093.36
Jun10.452.90
Jul11.583.22
Aug15.074.19
Sep18.595.16
Oct20.755.76
Nov22.016.11
Dec22.906.36

Figures from the weather station at Coffs Harbour, which is approximately 79.4 km from Seelands.

Seelands, NSW is in the 2460 postcode area which has around 5021 solar installations under 10 kW and about 5409 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 12512 households in the 2460 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.34 kW) for about every 2.5 dwellings.

Here are 25 solar installers near to or in Seelands.

Solar Installers near toSeelands
NameDistanceDetails
Jcn Energy7.3kmJcn Energy is based in Grafton, NSW.
The Solar Collective8.3kmThe Solar Collective is based in Grafton, NSW.
Northern Rivers Renewable Energy28.8kmNorthern Rivers Renewable Energy is based in Minnie Water, NSW.
Maclean Auto Electrical Solar World36.0kmMaclean Auto Electrical Solar World is based in Maclean, NSW.
GZED Electrical46.3kmGZED Electrical is based in Palmers Island, NSW.
Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Yamba49.3kmEcosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Yamba is based in Yamba, NSW.
JMB Solar Solutions49.3kmJMB Solar Solutions is based in Yamba, NSW.
All About Solar57.6kmAll About Solar is based in Pillar Valley, NSW.
Day Solar and Electrical Solutions62.9kmDay Solar and Electrical Solutions is based in Woolgoolga, NSW.
ACS Solar63.0kmACS Solar is based in Woolgoolga, NSW.
Solar Powered Homes69.3kmSolar Powered Homes is based in Moonee Beach, NSW.
Lime Solar Cleaning77.1kmLime Solar Cleaning is based in Coffs Harbour, NSW.
Solahart Coffs Coast77.2kmSolahart Coffs Coast is based in Coffs Harbour, NSW.
Arkana Energy78.0kmArkana Energy is based in Coffs Harbour, NSW.
Infinity Power Coffs Harbour79.0kmInfinity Power Coffs Harbour is based in Coffs Harbour, NSW.
SAE Group79.0kmSAE Group is based in Ballina, NSW.
Mega Watt Power (Si Clean Energy) EST 198979.2kmMega Watt Power (Si Clean Energy) EST 1989 is based in Coffs Harbour, NSW.
Coffs Solar Energy79.3kmCoffs Solar Energy is based in North Boambee Valley, NSW.
Commercial Solar Energy79.3kmCommercial Solar Energy is based in Coffs Harbour, NSW.
Solar Depot - NSW79.4kmSolar Depot - NSW is based in Coffs Harbour, NSW.
Solar Run Mid North Coast84.9kmSolar Run Mid North Coast is based in Sawtell, NSW.
JDZ Solar and Electrical85.0kmJDZ Solar and Electrical is based in Casino, NSW.
The Solar Shop89.5kmThe Solar Shop is based in South Grafton, NSW.
24 Hour Solar Power97.3km24 Hour Solar Power is based in Lismore, NSW.
Solahart Far North Coast98.2kmSolahart Far North Coast is based in East Lismore, NSW.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Seelands

Sunlight Hours in Seelands

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 2 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Seelands

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 29.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Seelands, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Sedgwick, VIC, which is about 1132.6 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.