Somme is located in Queensland about 188.8 km south west of Brisbane and 14.2 km south west of Severnlea. Somme has a latitude of 28.8 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Somme, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Somme 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. Somme is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Somme 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 Somme will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Somme
| 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 Somme by month. The maximum is 6.91 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.21 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.67 | 6.85 |
| Feb | 22.12 | 6.14 |
| Mar | 19.51 | 5.42 |
| Apr | 16.74 | 4.65 |
| May | 13.39 | 3.72 |
| Jun | 11.55 | 3.21 |
| Jul | 12.69 | 3.53 |
| Aug | 16.00 | 4.44 |
| Sep | 19.41 | 5.39 |
| Oct | 22.08 | 6.13 |
| Nov | 24.05 | 6.68 |
| Dec | 24.87 | 6.91 |
Figures from the weather station at Hermitage, which is approximately 70.5 km from Somme.
Somme, QLD is in the 4382 postcode area which has around 99 solar installations under 10 kW and about 117 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 316 households in the 4382 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.06 kW) for about every 3.2 dwellings.
Here are 7 solar installers near to or in Somme.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Blessing | 19.0km | Solar Blessing is based in Stanthorpe, QLD. |
| Gathered Energy | 23.1km | Gathered Energy is based in Applethorpe, QLD. |
| Warwick Solar Panels | 64.5km | Warwick Solar Panels is based in Warwick, QLD. |
| Run On Sun Australia | 67.9km | Run On Sun Australia is based in Emmaville, NSW. |
| Knights Electrical Services (QLD) | 113.7km | Knights Electrical Services (QLD) is based in Millmerran, QLD. |
| Solar and Batteries Direct | 116.1km | Solar and Batteries Direct is based in Millmerran, QLD. |
| JDZ Solar and Electrical | 121.3km | JDZ Solar and Electrical is based in Casino, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Somme
Sunlight Hours in Somme
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 58 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Somme
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.8° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Somme, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Sommariva, QLD, which is about 603.8 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.