Are Solar Panels Worth It In Stanwell?

Stanwell is located in Queensland about 519.2 km north west of Brisbane and 309.8 km north west of Torbanlea. Stanwell has a latitude of 23.5 degrees South.

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

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Stanwell

Rebate for Stanwell 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 Stanwell by month. The maximum is 7.01 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.76 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Stanwell
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan24.526.81
Feb22.536.26
Mar20.905.81
Apr18.195.05
May15.234.23
Jun13.543.76
Jul14.614.06
Aug17.624.89
Sep20.835.79
Oct23.276.46
Nov25.006.95
Dec25.227.01

Figures from the weather station at Biloela, which is approximately 101.4 km from Stanwell.

Stanwell, QLD is in the 4702 postcode area which has around 4229 solar installations under 10 kW and about 4559 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 13813 households in the 4702 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.34 kW) for about every 3.3 dwellings.

Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Stanwell.

Solar Installers near toStanwell
NameDistanceDetails
Dynamic Energy Solutions.20.8kmDynamic Energy Solutions. is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
The Power Shop - Complete Solar Energy Solutions22.3kmThe Power Shop - Complete Solar Energy Solutions is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Swann's Solar & Electrical22.3kmSwann's Solar & Electrical is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Popp'n Solar and Electrical22.5kmPopp'n Solar and Electrical is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
EcoSmart Solar Rockhampton22.6kmEcoSmart Solar Rockhampton is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
CDIF Solar22.8kmCDIF Solar is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Adlec Electrical Services22.9kmAdlec Electrical Services is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
PowerSmart Solutions22.9kmPowerSmart Solutions is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Adsun Energy23.0kmAdsun Energy is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
STT ELECTRICAL SERVICES23.7kmSTT ELECTRICAL SERVICES is based in Park Avenue, QLD.
Savvy Solar23.7kmSavvy Solar is based in Park Avenue, QLD.
Power Saving Centre24.5kmPower Saving Centre is based in Berserker, QLD.
Climatecare Electrical & Solar25.3kmClimatecare Electrical & Solar is based in Kawana, QLD.
Solartech Energy Solutions25.5kmSolartech Energy Solutions is based in Kawana, QLD.
cq solar & electrical48.4kmcq solar & electrical is based in Pacific Heights, QLD.
CRM CQ Solar Electrical & Air Conditioning48.8kmCRM CQ Solar Electrical & Air Conditioning is based in Yeppoon, QLD.
Yeppoon Electrical & Solar57.3kmYeppoon Electrical & Solar is based in Yeppoon, QLD.
Daniel Shea Electrical & Solar102.0kmDaniel Shea Electrical & Solar is based in Callemondah, QLD.
Gladstone Electrical and Solar102.8kmGladstone Electrical and Solar is based in New Auckland, QLD.
M & M Electrics104.0kmM & M Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD.
Callide Valley Electrics104.0kmCallide Valley Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD.
Solar Cleaner Australia104.3kmSolar Cleaner Australia is based in Kin Kora, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Stanwell

Sunlight Hours in Stanwell

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 34 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Stanwell

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 23.5° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Stanwell, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Stanthorpe, QLD, which is about 597.7 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.