South Murwillumbah is located in New South Wales about 104.4 km south of Brisbane and 11.5 km south west of Stotts Creek. South Murwillumbah has a latitude of 28.3 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in South Murwillumbah, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for South Murwillumbah 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. South Murwillumbah is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in South Murwillumbah 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 South Murwillumbah will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for South Murwillumbah
| 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 South Murwillumbah by month. The maximum is 6.55 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.98 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.48 | 6.52 |
| Feb | 20.71 | 5.75 |
| Mar | 17.93 | 4.98 |
| Apr | 15.29 | 4.25 |
| May | 12.29 | 3.41 |
| Jun | 10.74 | 2.98 |
| Jul | 12.07 | 3.35 |
| Aug | 15.31 | 4.25 |
| Sep | 18.79 | 5.22 |
| Oct | 21.01 | 5.84 |
| Nov | 22.95 | 6.37 |
| Dec | 23.57 | 6.55 |
Figures from the weather station at Alstonville, which is approximately 57.0 km from South Murwillumbah.
South Murwillumbah, NSW is in the 2484 postcode area which has around 4046 solar installations under 10 kW and about 4384 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 7629 households in the 2484 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.08 kW) for about every 1.9 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in South Murwillumbah.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Prestige Solar | 2.6km | Prestige Solar is based in Fernvale, NSW. |
| Northern Solar | 2.7km | Northern Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW. |
| David Ross Electrical | 7.7km | David Ross Electrical is based in Eviron, NSW. |
| I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim | 10.9km | I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim is based in Banora Point, NSW. |
| Static Solar & Electrical | 12.8km | Static Solar & Electrical is based in Terranora, NSW. |
| Discovery Solar | 15.0km | Discovery Solar is based in The Pocket, NSW. |
| Genevo Renewables | 15.6km | Genevo Renewables is based in Bogangar, NSW. |
| Industrial Electrics Solar Casuarina | 16.2km | Industrial Electrics Solar Casuarina is based in Casuarina, NSW. |
| Hay Solar | 16.5km | Hay Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW. |
| Twin solar | 17.2km | Twin solar is based in Banora Point, NSW. |
| Fresh Energy Solar | 17.4km | Fresh Energy Solar is based in Chinderah, NSW. |
| Hardy Electrical & Solar | 17.6km | Hardy Electrical & Solar is based in Kingscliff, NSW. |
| Professional Solar Services | 20.1km | Professional Solar Services is based in Tweed Heads West, NSW. |
| Quantum Solar | 20.2km | Quantum Solar is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW. |
| Evolved Well Solar and Electrical- Byron Bay | 20.5km | Evolved Well Solar and Electrical- Byron Bay is based in Upper Wilsons Creek, NSW. |
| Sunbeam Solar Systems | 20.7km | Sunbeam Solar Systems is based in Doon Doon, NSW. |
| Meridian Solar | 22.1km | Meridian Solar is based in Currumbin Waters, QLD. |
| GL Solar | 22.3km | GL Solar is based in Tweed Heads, NSW. |
| Solar Bridge | 22.7km | Solar Bridge is based in Currumbin Waters, QLD. |
| Infinity Power Gold & Tweed Coasts | 22.9km | Infinity Power Gold & Tweed Coasts is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW. |
| PowerSmart Industries | 23.0km | PowerSmart Industries is based in Coolangatta, QLD. |
| David Ross Electrical & Solar | 23.1km | David Ross Electrical & Solar is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW. |
| Integrity Electrical Ltd | 23.5km | Integrity Electrical Ltd is based in Elanora, QLD. |
| TQ Electrical Solutions | 23.7km | TQ Electrical Solutions is based in Elanora, QLD. |
| SolarEze | 24.2km | SolarEze is based in Elanora, QLD. |
| Sun Connect Solar | 25.2km | Sun Connect Solar is based in Mullumbimby, NSW. |
| Fast Fit Solar | 25.5km | Fast Fit Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to South Murwillumbah
Sunlight Hours in South Murwillumbah
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 56 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in South Murwillumbah
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.3° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after South Murwillumbah, is to look at if solar power is worth it in South Murchison, WA, which is about 3623.1 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.