South Tacoma is located in New South Wales about 67.6 km north of Sydney and 484.6 km south of Esk. South Tacoma has a latitude of 33.3 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in South Tacoma, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for South Tacoma 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 Tacoma is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in South Tacoma 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 Tacoma will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for South Tacoma
| 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 Tacoma by month. The maximum is 6.63 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.49 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.76 | 6.60 |
| Feb | 21.21 | 5.89 |
| Mar | 17.91 | 4.98 |
| Apr | 14.22 | 3.95 |
| May | 10.67 | 2.96 |
| Jun | 8.95 | 2.49 |
| Jul | 10.11 | 2.81 |
| Aug | 13.68 | 3.80 |
| Sep | 17.39 | 4.83 |
| Oct | 20.37 | 5.66 |
| Nov | 22.33 | 6.20 |
| Dec | 23.85 | 6.63 |
Figures from the weather station at Maryville, which is approximately 50.8 km from South Tacoma.
South Tacoma, NSW is in the 2259 postcode area which has around 7802 solar installations under 10 kW and about 8477 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 24589 households in the 2259 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.20 kW) for about every 3.2 dwellings.
Here are 23 solar installers near to or in South Tacoma.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Tru Blu Solar Co | 3.5km | Tru Blu Solar Co is based in Wyong, NSW. |
| RESINC Solar | 3.5km | RESINC Solar is based in Wyong, NSW. |
| MJJs Solar Central Coast | 3.5km | MJJs Solar Central Coast is based in Kanwal, NSW. |
| Solar Water Wind | 3.6km | Solar Water Wind is based in Wyong, NSW. |
| ECO SPARKY | 3.6km | ECO SPARKY is based in Tuggerah, NSW. |
| Coast Wide Energy | 5.5km | Coast Wide Energy is based in Mardi, NSW. |
| Solar Installation Services | 5.8km | Solar Installation Services is based in Fountaindale, NSW. |
| Solar Run Tumbi Umbi | 6.8km | Solar Run Tumbi Umbi is based in Killarney Vale, NSW. |
| SEA Solutions Australia | 7.2km | SEA Solutions Australia is based in Berkeley Vale, NSW. |
| Sunlight Systems Central Coast | 7.2km | Sunlight Systems Central Coast is based in Charmhaven, NSW. |
| Standout Solar | 7.5km | Standout Solar is based in Long Jetty, NSW. |
| RI Trades: Electrical Plumbing Solar | 7.9km | RI Trades: Electrical Plumbing Solar is based in Killarney Vale, NSW. |
| Solar Rewards | 11.8km | Solar Rewards is based in Tumbi Umbi, NSW. |
| NCS Pool Heating | 13.9km | NCS Pool Heating is based in Roseville, NSW. |
| Clear Cut Solar | 15.3km | Clear Cut Solar is based in Terrigal, NSW. |
| Solarventi Australia | 16.8km | Solarventi Australia is based in Erina, NSW. |
| Solar Panels Central Coast Co. | 17.1km | Solar Panels Central Coast Co. is based in West Gosford, NSW. |
| Superior Solar | 17.2km | Superior Solar is based in West Gosford, NSW. |
| All Green Environmental Solutions | 18.5km | All Green Environmental Solutions is based in West Gosford, NSW. |
| Sunair Solar in Gosford | 18.6km | Sunair Solar in Gosford is based in West Gosford, NSW. |
| DNR Air Conditioning & Solar | 19.9km | DNR Air Conditioning & Solar is based in Morisset, NSW. |
| Quick Fix Solar & Electrical | 19.9km | Quick Fix Solar & Electrical is based in Morisset, NSW. |
| Solahart Central Coast, Lake Macquarie & Surrounds | 20.2km | Solahart Central Coast, Lake Macquarie & Surrounds is based in Morisset, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to South Tacoma
Sunlight Hours in South Tacoma
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 20 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in South Tacoma
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 33.3° 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 Tacoma, is to look at if solar power is worth it in South Stradbroke, QLD, which is about 636.6 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.