Are Solar Panels Worth It In Springfield?

Springfield is located in South Australia about 5.6 km south east of Adelaide and 1403.5 km south west of Oman Ama. Springfield has a latitude of 35.0 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Springfield, SA

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Springfield

Rebate for Springfield 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 Springfield by month. The maximum is 7.53 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.04 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Springfield
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan27.117.53
Feb23.766.60
Mar18.815.23
Apr13.243.68
May8.992.50
Jun7.352.04
Jul7.982.22
Aug10.973.05
Sep15.084.19
Oct20.095.58
Nov24.046.68
Dec26.267.29

Figures from the local weather station at Adelaide Waite Institute.

Springfield, SA is in the 5062 postcode area which has around 2291 solar installations under 10 kW and about 2595 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 5177 households in the 5062 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.36 kW) for about every 2.3 dwellings.

Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Springfield.

Solar Installers near toSpringfield
NameDistanceDetails
Solar Run Blackwood1.9kmSolar Run Blackwood is based in Belair, SA.
Class A Energy Solutions2.8kmClass A Energy Solutions is based in Glenunga, SA.
Pegasus Solar & Energy Storage3.0kmPegasus Solar & Energy Storage is based in Westbourne Park, SA.
sunfarmers solar3.7kmsunfarmers solar is based in Cumberland Park, SA.
SolarWind3.8kmSolarWind is based in Hyde Park, SA.
Amazing Solar Adelaide - Solar Panels for Home & Business4.7kmAmazing Solar Adelaide - Solar Panels for Home & Business is based in Adelaide, SA.
Quark Solar by Quark Consulting5.0kmQuark Solar by Quark Consulting is based in Melrose Park, SA.
Sunterra Solar - Solar Panels Adelaide5.2kmSunterra Solar - Solar Panels Adelaide is based in Melrose Park, SA.
Hendry Solar Energy5.2kmHendry Solar Energy is based in Adelaide, SA.
Esena Energy Consultants5.2kmEsena Energy Consultants is based in Clarence Gardens, SA.
Apex Energy Australia5.2kmApex Energy Australia is based in Melrose Park, SA.
Battery Energy Storage Systems5.2kmBattery Energy Storage Systems is based in Melrose Park, SA.
FIRST CHOICE SOLAR5.2kmFIRST CHOICE SOLAR is based in Melrose Park, SA.
Martinez Solar Systems5.5kmMartinez Solar Systems is based in Adelaide, SA.
Watson Solar Suppliers5.5kmWatson Solar Suppliers is based in Adelaide, SA.
EcoSouth Solar5.6kmEcoSouth Solar is based in Edwardstown, SA.
Sunfuel Solar5.7kmSunfuel Solar is based in Wayville, SA.
Adelaide Sparks and Solar5.7kmAdelaide Sparks and Solar is based in Blackwood, SA.
Keystones Solar Group5.7kmKeystones Solar Group is based in Eden Hills, SA.
Venergy Australia5.7kmVenergy Australia is based in Glandore, SA.
Go Sunny Solar5.8kmGo Sunny Solar is based in Adelaide, SA.
Sunlands Solar5.9kmSunlands Solar is based in Adelaide, SA.
South Solar & Water5.9kmSouth Solar & Water is based in Adelaide, SA.
Wilson Solar Installations5.9kmWilson Solar Installations is based in Adelaide, SA.
Wigan Industries6.0kmWigan Industries is based in Kings Park, SA.
Eco Plus6.0kmEco Plus is based in Clovelly Park, SA.
SunEnergy6.0kmSunEnergy is based in Norwood, SA.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Springfield

Sunlight Hours in Springfield

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 29 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Springfield

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 35.0° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Springfield, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Springfield, NSW, which is about 962.1 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.