Are Solar Panels Worth It In Theodore?

Theodore is located in Queensland about 406.2 km north west of Brisbane and 215.3 km north west of Marshlands. Theodore has a latitude of 24.9 degrees South.

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

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Theodore

Rebate for Theodore 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 Theodore by month. The maximum is 7.06 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.75 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Theodore
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan25.066.96
Feb23.046.40
Mar21.215.89
Apr18.385.10
May15.234.23
Jun13.513.75
Jul14.684.08
Aug17.684.91
Sep21.025.84
Oct23.666.57
Nov25.277.02
Dec25.417.06

Figures from the weather station at Brigalow, which is approximately 30.4 km from Theodore.

Theodore, QLD is in the 4719 postcode area which has around 169 solar installations under 10 kW and about 184 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 694 households in the 4719 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.27 kW) for about every 4.1 dwellings.

Here are 19 solar installers in or near toTheodore. There are also a few further away.

Solar Installers near toTheodore
NameDistanceDetails
M & M Electrics73.9kmM & M Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD.
Callide Valley Electrics74.0kmCallide Valley Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD.
Callide Power Station156.1kmCallide Power Station is based in Mount Murchison, QLD.
Vision Energy - The Solar Specialists163.5kmVision Energy - The Solar Specialists is based in Benaraby, QLD.
Gladstone Electrical and Solar166.6kmGladstone Electrical and Solar is based in New Auckland, QLD.
Daniel Shea Electrical & Solar167.4kmDaniel Shea Electrical & Solar is based in Callemondah, QLD.
Solar Cleaner Australia168.3kmSolar Cleaner Australia is based in Kin Kora, QLD.
icleansolar Central Queensland168.3kmicleansolar Central Queensland is based in Kin Kora, QLD.
RK Specialized Electrical170.8kmRK Specialized Electrical is based in Tannum Sands, QLD.
Solar Power Gladstone171.2kmSolar Power Gladstone is based in South Gladstone, QLD.
Burnett Home Energy Centre - Solar Panel Installation, Gutter Cover, Solar Batteries171.9kmBurnett Home Energy Centre - Solar Panel Installation, Gutter Cover, Solar Batteries is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD.
Dynamic Energy Solutions.173.1kmDynamic Energy Solutions. is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Swann's Solar & Electrical178.7kmSwann's Solar & Electrical is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
The Power Shop - Complete Solar Energy Solutions178.8kmThe Power Shop - Complete Solar Energy Solutions is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Popp'n Solar and Electrical179.1kmPopp'n Solar and Electrical is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
EcoSmart Solar Rockhampton179.2kmEcoSmart Solar Rockhampton is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
PowerSmart Solutions179.4kmPowerSmart Solutions is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Adlec Electrical Services179.4kmAdlec Electrical Services is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Adsun Energy179.8kmAdsun Energy is based in Rockhampton, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Theodore

Sunlight Hours in Theodore

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 40 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Theodore

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 24.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Theodore, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Theodore, ACT, which is about 1171.2 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.