Are Solar Panels Worth It In Surfers Paradise?

Surfers Paradise is located in Queensland about 70.9 km south east of Brisbane and 11.0 km east of Gilston. Surfers Paradise has a latitude of 28.0 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Surfers Paradise, QLD

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Surfers Paradise

Rebate for Surfers Paradise 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 Surfers Paradise 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 Surfers Paradise
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 44.9 km from Surfers Paradise.

Surfers Paradise, QLD is in the 4217 postcode area which has around 3008 solar installations under 10 kW and about 3435 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 8129 households in the 4217 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.52 kW) for about every 2.7 dwellings.

Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Surfers Paradise.

Solar Installers near toSurfers Paradise
NameDistanceDetails
Your Choice Solar0.3kmYour Choice Solar is based in Bundall, QLD.
Supreme Solar Power0.4kmSupreme Solar Power is based in Bundall, QLD.
Universe Solar0.5kmUniverse Solar is based in Bundall, QLD.
Central Solar Systems0.5kmCentral Solar Systems is based in Bundall, QLD.
The Saviour Group1.0kmThe Saviour Group is based in Surfers Paradise, QLD.
Base Electrical and Solar Energy1.2kmBase Electrical and Solar Energy is based in Surfers Paradise, QLD.
Double Flow Solar Power Company2.5kmDouble Flow Solar Power Company is based in Merrimac, QLD.
Achievers Energy4.5kmAchievers Energy is based in Molendinar, QLD.
Rowland Solar5.7kmRowland Solar is based in Mermaid Waters, QLD.
Solar Run Broadbeach6.0kmSolar Run Broadbeach is based in Mermaid Waters, QLD.
Blue Planet Solar7.0kmBlue Planet Solar is based in Nerang, QLD.
Imperial Solar7.1kmImperial Solar is based in Helensvale, QLD.
Jasmin Solar.7.1kmJasmin Solar. is based in Carrara, QLD.
SunUp Solar Solutions7.2kmSunUp Solar Solutions is based in Nerang, QLD.
Gold Coast Solar Systems7.4kmGold Coast Solar Systems is based in Miami, QLD.
Future Solar Australia7.5kmFuture Solar Australia is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD.
Pugin Power8.1kmPugin Power is based in Biggera Waters, QLD.
Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions8.3kmGold Coast Solar Power Solutions is based in Worongary, QLD.
Arkana Energy Solar9.1kmArkana Energy Solar is based in Coombabah, QLD.
DIY Solar9.3kmDIY Solar is based in Arundel, QLD.
Goodlife Solar10.2kmGoodlife Solar is based in Arundel, QLD.
Econnect Solar11.4kmEconnect Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD.
Stored Power11.5kmStored Power is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD.
Keen 2B Green Solar Specialists11.6kmKeen 2B Green Solar Specialists is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD.
SunSource Roofing11.7kmSunSource Roofing is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD.
Array Energy - Burleigh Heads11.7kmArray Energy - Burleigh Heads is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD.
4Shore Solar11.7km4Shore Solar is based in Burleigh Waters, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Surfers Paradise

Sunlight Hours in Surfers Paradise

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 54 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Surfers Paradise

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.0° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Surfers Paradise, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Surf Beach, NSW, which is about 914.4 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.