Tara is located in New South Wales about 198.8 km north west of Canberra and 771.1 km south west of Lyra. Tara has a latitude of 34.5 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Tara, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Tara 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. Tara is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Tara 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 Tara will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Tara
| 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 Tara by month. The maximum is 7.61 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.14 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.38 | 7.61 |
| Feb | 23.81 | 6.61 |
| Mar | 19.88 | 5.52 |
| Apr | 14.37 | 3.99 |
| May | 10.21 | 2.84 |
| Jun | 7.70 | 2.14 |
| Jul | 8.37 | 2.32 |
| Aug | 11.61 | 3.22 |
| Sep | 16.08 | 4.47 |
| Oct | 21.36 | 5.93 |
| Nov | 24.66 | 6.85 |
| Dec | 27.23 | 7.56 |
Figures from the weather station at Wagga Wagga, which is approximately 71.3 km from Tara.
Tara, NSW is in the 2665 postcode area which has around 248 solar installations under 10 kW and about 279 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 1022 households in the 2665 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 5.04 kW) for about every 4.1 dwellings.
Here are 24 solar installers near to or in Tara.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Matt Hatty Electrical & Solar | 34.1km | Matt Hatty Electrical & Solar is based in Ganmain, NSW. |
| Riverina Solar & Electrical | 36.1km | Riverina Solar & Electrical is based in Temora, NSW. |
| Smoky Cape Services | 65.6km | Smoky Cape Services is based in Gobbagombalin, NSW. |
| Greatcell Australia | 68.1km | Greatcell Australia is based in Bomen, NSW. |
| Transparent Solar Solutions | 70.4km | Transparent Solar Solutions is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| LED Riverina Electrical | 70.4km | LED Riverina Electrical is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Wagga Solar Systems | 70.4km | Wagga Solar Systems is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Hamblin Solar | 71.0km | Hamblin Solar is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Planet Power Australia | 71.9km | Planet Power Australia is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| SolarWise Wagga | 72.0km | SolarWise Wagga is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Solar Professionals | 72.1km | Solar Professionals is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| OZI SOLAR | 72.2km | OZI SOLAR is based in Mount Austin, NSW. |
| 12 Volt Solutions | 72.2km | 12 Volt Solutions is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| D&S Taber Electrical & Solar | 72.2km | D&S Taber Electrical & Solar is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Redfox Electrical Contractors | 72.6km | Redfox Electrical Contractors is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Tyler Electrics | 72.8km | Tyler Electrics is based in Glenfield Park, NSW. |
| Regional Solar Systems | 75.2km | Regional Solar Systems is based in Springvale, NSW. |
| Russell Taber Electrical & Solar Wagga | 78.6km | Russell Taber Electrical & Solar Wagga is based in Lake Albert, NSW. |
| Suncurrent | 79.8km | Suncurrent is based in Cootamundra, NSW. |
| Electrotech Cabling Systems Pty.Ltd | 101.5km | Electrotech Cabling Systems Pty.Ltd is based in Young, NSW. |
| TSU Electrical / Solar | 102.9km | TSU Electrical / Solar is based in Griffith, NSW. |
| PRE Solar | 103.5km | PRE Solar is based in Griffith, NSW. |
| Stag Electrical, Solar & Refrigeration - Certified Solar Installers | 103.9km | Stag Electrical, Solar & Refrigeration - Certified Solar Installers is based in Young, NSW. |
| GS & BD Electrics | 104.3km | GS & BD Electrics is based in Narrandera, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Tara
Sunlight Hours in Tara
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 27 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Tara
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.5° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Tara, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Tara, NT, which is about 1936.5 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.