Are Solar Panels Worth It In South Toowoomba?

South Toowoomba is located in Queensland about 106.2 km west of Brisbane and 11.2 km south west of Postmans Ridge. South Toowoomba has a latitude of 27.6 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in South Toowoomba, QLD

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for South Toowoomba 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 Toowoomba is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.

This means a 10 kW solar system installed in South Toowoomba 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 Toowoomba will be reduced. It goes down every year.

Solar Power Rebate for South Toowoomba

Rebate for South Toowoomba Solar Systems
System SizeST CertsValue
3 kW29$1157.10
4 kW38$1516.20
5 kW48$1915.20
6 kW58$2314.20
6.6 kW63$2513.70
10 kW96$3830.40
12 kW116$4628.40
15 kW145$5785.50

Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on South Toowoomba by month. The maximum is 6.72 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.28 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in South Toowoomba
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan23.686.58
Feb20.945.82
Mar19.045.29
Apr16.634.62
May13.533.76
Jun11.823.28
Jul13.083.63
Aug16.184.49
Sep19.535.43
Oct21.746.04
Nov23.896.64
Dec24.196.72

Figures from the weather station at University Of Queensland Gatton, which is approximately 38.0 km from South Toowoomba.

South Toowoomba, QLD is in the 4350 postcode area which has around 12443 solar installations under 10 kW and about 13313 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 49771 households in the 4350 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.01 kW) for about every 4.0 dwellings.

Here are 27 solar installers near to or in South Toowoomba.

Solar Installers near toSouth Toowoomba
NameDistanceDetails
Premo Electrical0.5kmPremo Electrical is based in South Toowoomba, QLD.
Aspire Energy0.8kmAspire Energy is based in Toowoomba City, QLD.
Orange Solar Power0.8kmOrange Solar Power is based in South Toowoomba, QLD.
Sure Solar Toowoomba0.8kmSure Solar Toowoomba is based in Toowoomba City, QLD.
Algotech Solar Solutions0.8kmAlgotech Solar Solutions is based in Toowoomba City, QLD.
Adapt Energy - Solar Panels Toowoomba1.7kmAdapt Energy - Solar Panels Toowoomba is based in Toowoomba City, QLD.
Enwise Electrical Solar and Air Conditioning Toowoomba2.3kmEnwise Electrical Solar and Air Conditioning Toowoomba is based in Toowoomba City, QLD.
GCM Maintenance Services2.4kmGCM Maintenance Services is based in Toowoomba City, QLD.
Solahart Darling Downs (Toowoomba Solar Centre)2.6kmSolahart Darling Downs (Toowoomba Solar Centre) is based in Toowoomba City, QLD.
AllSafe Darling Downs2.9kmAllSafe Darling Downs is based in Toowoomba City, QLD.
solar energy & battery storage solutions3.1kmsolar energy & battery storage solutions is based in Rangeville, QLD.
Solar Gate Opener - Sliding/Swing/Double Swing Gate in Toowoomba3.4kmSolar Gate Opener - Sliding/Swing/Double Swing Gate in Toowoomba is based in North Toowoomba, QLD.
EcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Toowoomba3.7kmEcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Toowoomba is based in Middle Ridge, QLD.
Proven Energy3.8kmProven Energy is based in North Toowoomba, QLD.
Lockyer Solar3.9kmLockyer Solar is based in North Toowoomba, QLD.
Electrical Sensations - Solar Power Professionals4.2kmElectrical Sensations - Solar Power Professionals is based in Drayton, QLD.
Arctic Energy4.6kmArctic Energy is based in Harlaxton, QLD.
GE warehouse4.9kmGE warehouse is based in Wilsonton, QLD.
Swift Energy Group5.0kmSwift Energy Group is based in Glenvale, QLD.
SOLAR SPIRIT - Solar Panels Wilsonton5.7kmSOLAR SPIRIT - Solar Panels Wilsonton is based in Wilsonton, QLD.
Raw Electrical Qld12.4kmRaw Electrical Qld is based in Highfields, QLD.
PECS Solar Power15.6kmPECS Solar Power is based in Kleinton, QLD.
AIRLEC AUSTRALIA - SOLAR AIR CONDITIONING & ELECTRICAL27.5kmAIRLEC AUSTRALIA - SOLAR AIR CONDITIONING & ELECTRICAL is based in Aubigny, QLD.
Australian Solar Industries.43.6kmAustralian Solar Industries. is based in Laidley, QLD.
Solar Panel Equipment and Wind Power - purchasing buying Co Op49.3kmSolar Panel Equipment and Wind Power - purchasing buying Co Op is based in Regency Downs, QLD.
Zap Solar and Off Grid68.6kmZap Solar and Off Grid is based in Haigslea, QLD.
Warwick Solar Panels73.2kmWarwick Solar Panels is based in Warwick, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to South Toowoomba

Sunlight Hours in South Toowoomba

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 52 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in South Toowoomba

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.6° 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 Toowoomba, is to look at if solar power is worth it in South Tamworth, NSW, which is about 405.8 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.