Are Solar Panels Worth It In Tacoma South?

Tacoma South is located in New South Wales about 67.6 km north of Sydney and 484.6 km south of Esk. Tacoma South has a latitude of 33.3 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Tacoma South, NSW

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Tacoma South

Rebate for Tacoma South 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 Tacoma South by month. The maximum is 6.63 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.49 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Tacoma South
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan23.766.60
Feb21.215.89
Mar17.914.98
Apr14.223.95
May10.672.96
Jun8.952.49
Jul10.112.81
Aug13.683.80
Sep17.394.83
Oct20.375.66
Nov22.336.20
Dec23.856.63

Figures from the weather station at Maryville, which is approximately 50.8 km from Tacoma South.

Tacoma South, NSW is in the 2259 postcode area which has around 7802 solar installations under 10 kW and about 8477 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 24589 households in the 2259 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.20 kW) for about every 3.2 dwellings.

Here are 26 solar installers near to or in Tacoma South.

Solar Installers near toTacoma South
NameDistanceDetails
Tru Blu Solar Co3.5kmTru Blu Solar Co is based in Wyong, NSW.
RESINC Solar3.5kmRESINC Solar is based in Wyong, NSW.
MJJs Solar Central Coast3.5kmMJJs Solar Central Coast is based in Kanwal, NSW.
Solar Water Wind3.6kmSolar Water Wind is based in Wyong, NSW.
ECO SPARKY3.6kmECO SPARKY is based in Tuggerah, NSW.
Coast Wide Energy5.5kmCoast Wide Energy is based in Mardi, NSW.
Solar Installation Services5.8kmSolar Installation Services is based in Fountaindale, NSW.
Solar Run Tumbi Umbi6.8kmSolar Run Tumbi Umbi is based in Killarney Vale, NSW.
SEA Solutions Australia7.2kmSEA Solutions Australia is based in Berkeley Vale, NSW.
Sunlight Systems Central Coast7.2kmSunlight Systems Central Coast is based in Charmhaven, NSW.
Standout Solar7.5kmStandout Solar is based in Long Jetty, NSW.
RI Trades: Electrical Plumbing Solar7.9kmRI Trades: Electrical Plumbing Solar is based in Killarney Vale, NSW.
Solar Rewards11.8kmSolar Rewards is based in Tumbi Umbi, NSW.
NCS Pool Heating13.9kmNCS Pool Heating is based in Roseville, NSW.
Clear Cut Solar15.3kmClear Cut Solar is based in Terrigal, NSW.
Solarventi Australia16.8kmSolarventi Australia is based in Erina, NSW.
Solar Panels Central Coast Co.17.1kmSolar Panels Central Coast Co. is based in West Gosford, NSW.
Superior Solar17.2kmSuperior Solar is based in West Gosford, NSW.
All Green Environmental Solutions18.5kmAll Green Environmental Solutions is based in West Gosford, NSW.
Sunair Solar in Gosford18.6kmSunair Solar in Gosford is based in West Gosford, NSW.
DNR Air Conditioning & Solar19.9kmDNR Air Conditioning & Solar is based in Morisset, NSW.
Quick Fix Solar & Electrical19.9kmQuick Fix Solar & Electrical is based in Morisset, NSW.
Solahart Central Coast, Lake Macquarie & Surrounds20.2kmSolahart Central Coast, Lake Macquarie & Surrounds is based in Morisset, NSW.
Global Home Solutions20.3kmGlobal Home Solutions is based in Morisset, NSW.
Towards Tomorrow Energy20.4kmTowards Tomorrow Energy is based in Somersby, NSW.
EcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Lake Macquarie Region23.9kmEcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Lake Macquarie Region is based in Dora Creek, NSW.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Tacoma South

Sunlight Hours in Tacoma South

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 20 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Tacoma South

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 33.3° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Tacoma South, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Tacoma, NSW, which is about 1.4 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.