Are Solar Panels Worth It In Springbrook?

Springbrook is located in Queensland about 83.7 km south of Brisbane and 11.3 km south east of Beechmont. Springbrook has a latitude of 28.2 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Springbrook, QLD

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Springbrook

Rebate for Springbrook 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 Springbrook by month. The maximum is 6.61 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.23 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Springbrook
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan23.366.49
Feb20.965.82
Mar18.815.22
Apr16.284.52
May13.253.68
Jun11.623.23
Jul12.873.58
Aug15.834.40
Sep19.135.31
Oct21.295.91
Nov23.276.46
Dec23.816.61

Figures from the weather station at Glenlogan, which is approximately 47.8 km from Springbrook.

Springbrook, QLD is in the 4213 postcode area which has around 5521 solar installations under 10 kW and about 6091 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 10112 households in the 4213 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.30 kW) for about every 1.8 dwellings.

Here are 24 solar installers near to or in Springbrook.

Solar Installers near toSpringbrook
NameDistanceDetails
I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim10.6kmI Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim is based in Banora Point, NSW.
Solar Sailes™11.7kmSolar Sailes™ is based in Bonogin, QLD.
Omega Solar + Batteries12.0kmOmega Solar + Batteries is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD.
Gold Coast Energy12.0kmGold Coast Energy is based in Mudgeeraba, QLD.
David Ross Electrical & Solar13.4kmDavid Ross Electrical & Solar is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW.
Hay Solar14.8kmHay Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW.
David Ross Electrical15.3kmDavid Ross Electrical is based in Eviron, NSW.
Stored Power15.5kmStored Power is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD.
4Shore Solar15.7km4Shore Solar is based in Burleigh Waters, QLD.
Queensland Commercial Solar15.9kmQueensland Commercial Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD.
Econnect Solar16.0kmEconnect Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD.
First Choice Solar Gold Coast16.2kmFirst Choice Solar Gold Coast is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD.
Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions16.3kmGold Coast Solar Power Solutions is based in Worongary, QLD.
SunSource Roofing16.5kmSunSource Roofing is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD.
Integrity Electrical Ltd16.8kmIntegrity Electrical Ltd is based in Elanora, QLD.
Fast Fit Solar16.8kmFast Fit Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD.
Solar Sherpa16.9kmSolar Sherpa is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD.
Keen 2B Green Solar Specialists17.0kmKeen 2B Green Solar Specialists is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD.
Array Energy - Burleigh Heads17.2kmArray Energy - Burleigh Heads is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD.
SolarEze17.8kmSolarEze is based in Elanora, QLD.
TQ Electrical Solutions18.2kmTQ Electrical Solutions is based in Elanora, QLD.
Meridian Solar18.7kmMeridian Solar is based in Currumbin Waters, QLD.
Solar Bridge19.1kmSolar Bridge is based in Currumbin Waters, QLD.
Solar Run Broadbeach19.2kmSolar Run Broadbeach is based in Mermaid Waters, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Springbrook

Sunlight Hours in Springbrook

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 55 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Springbrook

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Springbrook, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Springbank, VIC, which is about 1348.0 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.