Springfield is located in Victoria about 56.2 km north of Melbourne and 1149.0 km south west of Lyra. Springfield has a latitude of 37.3 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Springfield, VIC
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
| 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 Springfield by month. The maximum is 6.67 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.75 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.02 | 6.67 |
| Feb | 20.89 | 5.80 |
| Mar | 16.34 | 4.54 |
| Apr | 11.32 | 3.14 |
| May | 7.73 | 2.15 |
| Jun | 6.29 | 1.75 |
| Jul | 7.04 | 1.96 |
| Aug | 10.02 | 2.78 |
| Sep | 13.59 | 3.77 |
| Oct | 17.78 | 4.94 |
| Nov | 21.14 | 5.87 |
| Dec | 23.81 | 6.61 |
Figures from the weather station at Melbourne Airport, which is approximately 38.1 km from Springfield.
Springfield, VIC is in the 3434 postcode area which has around 701 solar installations under 10 kW and about 740 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 1931 households in the 3434 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.44 kW) for about every 2.8 dwellings.
Here are 26 solar installers near to or in Springfield.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Metrisol Energy | 11.0km | Metrisol Energy is based in Kilmore, VIC. |
| Mitchell Shire Electrical | 12.2km | Mitchell Shire Electrical is based in Kilmore, VIC. |
| Blue Tongue Solar | 12.7km | Blue Tongue Solar is based in Bolinda, VIC. |
| Sonergy | 17.1km | Sonergy is based in Wallan, VIC. |
| Eureka Solar | 18.8km | Eureka Solar is based in Riddells Creek, VIC. |
| Green Energy Australia | 24.2km | Green Energy Australia is based in Upper Plenty, VIC. |
| Macedon Ranges Solar Power | 24.4km | Macedon Ranges Solar Power is based in New Gisborne, VIC. |
| Victorian Solar Maintenance | 24.8km | Victorian Solar Maintenance is based in New Gisborne, VIC. |
| Noor Solar and Electronics | 25.6km | Noor Solar and Electronics is based in Kalkallo, VIC. |
| Skyline Energy | 25.8km | Skyline Energy is based in Macedon, VIC. |
| quantum | 26.9km | quantum is based in Gisborne, VIC. |
| Bluegum Electrical Solutions | 31.4km | Bluegum Electrical Solutions is based in Sunbury, VIC. |
| Solar Power Lights | 31.5km | Solar Power Lights is based in Tooborac, VIC. |
| Photon Energy Solar | 32.5km | Photon Energy Solar is based in Greenvale, VIC. |
| Solar Run Reservoir | 33.2km | Solar Run Reservoir is based in Craigieburn, VIC. |
| OZY Solar | 34.5km | OZY Solar is based in Craigieburn, VIC. |
| ECA Energy Solutions | 34.5km | ECA Energy Solutions is based in Craigieburn, VIC. |
| Solar Run Kilmore | 34.8km | Solar Run Kilmore is based in Tallarook, VIC. |
| Solar Run Wollert | 36.0km | Solar Run Wollert is based in Wollert, VIC. |
| Solution Solar | 36.4km | Solution Solar is based in Somerton, VIC. |
| Solar State | 36.5km | Solar State is based in Roxburgh Park, VIC. |
| Revolusun Power | 38.0km | Revolusun Power is based in Campbellfield, VIC. |
| Amrut Solar | 38.0km | Amrut Solar is based in Mernda, VIC. |
| No Gap Solar | 38.0km | No Gap Solar is based in Campbellfield, VIC. |
| Solar Spirit - Solar Systems Melbourne | 38.3km | Solar Spirit - Solar Systems Melbourne is based in Epping, VIC. |
| 365 Solar Australia | 38.3km | 365 Solar Australia is based in Epping, VIC. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Springfield
Sunlight Hours in Springfield
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 43 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 37.3° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Springfield, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Springfield, TAS, which is about 490.2 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.