South Stradbroke is located in Queensland about 55.3 km south east of Brisbane and 11.2 km south east of Norwell. South Stradbroke has a latitude of 27.8 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in South Stradbroke, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for South Stradbroke 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 Stradbroke is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in South Stradbroke 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 Stradbroke will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for South Stradbroke
| 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 Stradbroke by month. The maximum is 6.61 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.23 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.36 | 6.49 |
| Feb | 20.96 | 5.82 |
| Mar | 18.81 | 5.22 |
| Apr | 16.28 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.25 | 3.68 |
| Jun | 11.62 | 3.23 |
| Jul | 12.87 | 3.58 |
| Aug | 15.83 | 4.40 |
| Sep | 19.13 | 5.31 |
| Oct | 21.29 | 5.91 |
| Nov | 23.27 | 6.46 |
| Dec | 23.81 | 6.61 |
Figures from the weather station at Glenlogan, which is approximately 40.6 km from South Stradbroke.
South Stradbroke, QLD is in the 4216 postcode area which has around 5504 solar installations under 10 kW and about 5944 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 14155 households in the 4216 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.91 kW) for about every 2.6 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in South Stradbroke.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Key Solar | 6.8km | Key Solar is based in Hope Island, QLD. |
| Arkana Energy Solar | 12.2km | Arkana Energy Solar is based in Coombabah, QLD. |
| Pugin Power | 12.4km | Pugin Power is based in Biggera Waters, QLD. |
| Goodlife Solar | 12.5km | Goodlife Solar is based in Arundel, QLD. |
| No Grid Solar | 12.6km | No Grid Solar is based in Upper Coomera, QLD. |
| OZ SOLAR WORLD | 14.4km | OZ SOLAR WORLD is based in Upper Coomera, QLD. |
| DIY Solar | 15.2km | DIY Solar is based in Arundel, QLD. |
| Achievers Energy | 17.5km | Achievers Energy is based in Molendinar, QLD. |
| Supreme Solar Power | 19.3km | Supreme Solar Power is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Base Electrical and Solar Energy | 19.4km | Base Electrical and Solar Energy is based in Surfers Paradise, QLD. |
| Your Choice Solar | 19.6km | Your Choice Solar is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Universe Solar | 19.7km | Universe Solar is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| SolarGreen | 19.8km | SolarGreen is based in Stapylton, QLD. |
| The Saviour Group | 19.8km | The Saviour Group is based in Surfers Paradise, QLD. |
| Central Solar Systems | 19.8km | Central Solar Systems is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Future Solar Australia | 20.6km | Future Solar Australia is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD. |
| Imperial Solar | 20.7km | Imperial Solar is based in Helensvale, QLD. |
| Blue Planet Solar | 20.8km | Blue Planet Solar is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| SunUp Solar Solutions | 20.9km | SunUp Solar Solutions is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| Heliocol Solar | 21.1km | Heliocol Solar is based in Yatala, QLD. |
| Jasmin Solar. | 21.4km | Jasmin Solar. is based in Carrara, QLD. |
| Double Flow Solar Power Company | 22.0km | Double Flow Solar Power Company is based in Merrimac, QLD. |
| Searchlight Electrical | 23.1km | Searchlight Electrical is based in Guanaba, QLD. |
| EcoBoost Solar | 23.4km | EcoBoost Solar is based in Redland Bay, QLD. |
| SOLAR MINER | 24.3km | SOLAR MINER is based in Beenleigh, QLD. |
| Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions | 24.5km | Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions is based in Tamborine Mountain, QLD. |
| Rowland Solar | 25.2km | Rowland Solar is based in Mermaid Waters, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to South Stradbroke
Sunlight Hours in South Stradbroke
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 53 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in South Stradbroke
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.8° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after South Stradbroke, is to look at if solar power is worth it in South Stirling, WA, which is about 3409.1 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.