Sippy Downs is located in Queensland about 82.8 km north of Brisbane and 11.2 km south of Pacific Paradise. Sippy Downs has a latitude of 26.7 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Sippy Downs, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Sippy Downs 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. Sippy Downs is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Sippy Downs 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 Sippy Downs will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Sippy Downs
| 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 Sippy Downs 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 16.9 km from Sippy Downs.
Sippy Downs, QLD is in the 4556 postcode area which has around 8631 solar installations under 10 kW and about 9201 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 17253 households in the 4556 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.84 kW) for about every 2.0 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Sippy Downs.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Aussie Batteries & Solar | 1.1km | Aussie Batteries & Solar is based in Warana, QLD. |
| SunSmart Sunshine Coast | 1.7km | SunSmart Sunshine Coast is based in Mountain Creek, QLD. |
| TEG ENERGY SERVICES | 2.4km | TEG ENERGY SERVICES is based in Currimundi, QLD. |
| A2Z Solar Energy - Sunshine Coast | 3.7km | A2Z Solar Energy - Sunshine Coast is based in Sippy Downs, QLD. |
| Solar Panels on Line | 3.9km | Solar Panels on Line is based in Warana, QLD. |
| SolarWide | 4.3km | SolarWide is based in Warana, QLD. |
| One Stop Solar | 4.5km | One Stop Solar is based in Warana, QLD. |
| Ozone Electrical And Solar | 4.7km | Ozone Electrical And Solar is based in Bokarina, QLD. |
| Solar Energy Australia Group | 4.7km | Solar Energy Australia Group is based in Minyama, QLD. |
| Logic Solar | 4.8km | Logic Solar is based in Parrearra, QLD. |
| Australian Enviro Projects | 4.8km | Australian Enviro Projects is based in Mooloolaba, QLD. |
| Halcol Energy - Solar & Batteries | 4.8km | Halcol Energy - Solar & Batteries is based in Bokarina, QLD. |
| Shine Solar | 5.7km | Shine Solar is based in Little Mountain, QLD. |
| Win Solar Wholesale SC | 5.9km | Win Solar Wholesale SC is based in Buderim, QLD. |
| SunWorks Solar Sunshine Coast | 6.1km | SunWorks Solar Sunshine Coast is based in Maroochydore, QLD. |
| Greentech Maroochydore | 6.2km | Greentech Maroochydore is based in Maroochydore, QLD. |
| OFF GRID SOLAR | 6.8km | OFF GRID SOLAR is based in Buderim, QLD. |
| Off Grid | 7.1km | Off Grid is based in Maroochydore, QLD. |
| AP Solar and Batteries | Solar Sunshine Coast | 7.2km | AP Solar and Batteries | Solar Sunshine Coast is based in Bells Creek, QLD. |
| Evolution Solar Sunshine Coast | 7.2km | Evolution Solar Sunshine Coast is based in Bells Creek, QLD. |
| Wholesale Solar Installers | 7.3km | Wholesale Solar Installers is based in Bells Creek, QLD. |
| Hush Energy - Solar Power Sunshine Coast | 7.4km | Hush Energy - Solar Power Sunshine Coast is based in Bells Creek, QLD. |
| RA Energy | 7.6km | RA Energy is based in Glenview, QLD. |
| Solar Smart Qld | 7.7km | Solar Smart Qld is based in Maroochydore, QLD. |
| Mates Rates Solar | 7.7km | Mates Rates Solar is based in Maroochydore, QLD. |
| Solar Support | 7.9km | Solar Support is based in Kunda Park, QLD. |
| SolarAU | 7.9km | SolarAU is based in Maroochydore, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Sippy Downs
Sunlight Hours in Sippy Downs
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 48 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Sippy Downs
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 26.7° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Sippy Downs, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Sinnamon Park, QLD, which is about 91.8 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.