Strathdownie is located in Victoria about 335.5 km west of Melbourne and 1401.2 km south west of Lyra. Strathdownie has a latitude of 37.7 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Strathdownie, VIC
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Strathdownie 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. Strathdownie is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Strathdownie 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 Strathdownie will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Strathdownie
| 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 Strathdownie by month. The maximum is 6.99 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.75 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.18 | 6.99 |
| Feb | 21.61 | 6.00 |
| Mar | 16.48 | 4.58 |
| Apr | 11.18 | 3.11 |
| May | 7.59 | 2.11 |
| Jun | 6.32 | 1.75 |
| Jul | 7.06 | 1.96 |
| Aug | 10.03 | 2.79 |
| Sep | 13.66 | 3.79 |
| Oct | 18.03 | 5.01 |
| Nov | 21.83 | 6.06 |
| Dec | 24.31 | 6.75 |
Figures from the weather station at Mount Gambier Aerodrome, which is approximately 33.1 km from Strathdownie.
Strathdownie, VIC is in the 3312 postcode area which has around 101 solar installations under 10 kW and about 108 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 538 households in the 3312 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.31 kW) for about every 5.3 dwellings.
Here are 20 solar installers near to or in Strathdownie.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SOLCON | 33.0km | SOLCON is based in Mount Gambier, SA. |
| Beyond Energy Integrated Services | 34.0km | Beyond Energy Integrated Services is based in Mount Gambier, SA. |
| Phase Electrical & Energy Solutions | 34.1km | Phase Electrical & Energy Solutions is based in Mount Gambier, SA. |
| Mustart Electrical | 34.7km | Mustart Electrical is based in Mount Gambier, SA. |
| Stuckey Electrical Contractors | 36.0km | Stuckey Electrical Contractors is based in Mount Gambier, SA. |
| O'Brien Electrical Mount Gambier | 36.4km | O'Brien Electrical Mount Gambier is based in Mount Gambier, SA. |
| eSmart Electrical | 74.5km | eSmart Electrical is based in Millicent, SA. |
| Keppel Prince Engineering | 75.6km | Keppel Prince Engineering is based in Portland, VIC. |
| Ultraclean Solar Services - Quality Solar Installations & Solar Panel Cleaning | 76.1km | Ultraclean Solar Services - Quality Solar Installations & Solar Panel Cleaning is based in Hamilton, VIC. |
| Andrew Logan Solar | 79.7km | Andrew Logan Solar is based in Portland, VIC. |
| Solar Run Hamilton | 80.8km | Solar Run Hamilton is based in Hamilton, VIC. |
| Sparkon Electrical Services | 92.3km | Sparkon Electrical Services is based in Naracoorte, SA. |
| Donna's Electrical | 92.4km | Donna's Electrical is based in Naracoorte, SA. |
| Naracoorte Solar Guard | 92.6km | Naracoorte Solar Guard is based in Naracoorte, SA. |
| Beyond Energy Integrated Services1 | 92.8km | Beyond Energy Integrated Services1 is based in Naracoorte, SA. |
| Bendigo Grid Connect | 111.1km | Bendigo Grid Connect is based in Ravenswood, VIC. |
| Natimuk Solar | 130.5km | Natimuk Solar is based in Natimuk, VIC. |
| Price Electrical | 134.9km | Price Electrical is based in Warrnambool, VIC. |
| TJM Electrical Services | 135.1km | TJM Electrical Services is based in Warrnambool, VIC. |
| Renovation Electrical Design | 135.3km | Renovation Electrical Design is based in Grassmere, VIC. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Strathdownie
Sunlight Hours in Strathdownie
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 45 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Strathdownie
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 37.7° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Strathdownie, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Strathdickie, QLD, which is about 2062.6 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.