Thirlmere is located in New South Wales about 71.1 km south west of Sydney and 610.6 km south of Lyra. Thirlmere has a latitude of 34.2 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Thirlmere, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Thirlmere 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. Thirlmere is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Thirlmere 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 Thirlmere will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Thirlmere
| 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 Thirlmere by month. The maximum is 6.25 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.43 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21.91 | 6.09 |
| Feb | 19.06 | 5.29 |
| Mar | 16.29 | 4.53 |
| Apr | 13.62 | 3.78 |
| May | 10.58 | 2.94 |
| Jun | 8.76 | 2.43 |
| Jul | 9.99 | 2.78 |
| Aug | 13.24 | 3.68 |
| Sep | 16.88 | 4.69 |
| Oct | 19.78 | 5.50 |
| Nov | 21.17 | 5.88 |
| Dec | 22.50 | 6.25 |
Figures from the weather station at Badgerys Creek, which is approximately 40.8 km from Thirlmere.
Thirlmere, NSW is in the 2572 postcode area which has around 522 solar installations under 10 kW and about 580 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 1791 households in the 2572 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.43 kW) for about every 3.4 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Thirlmere.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Empire Energy | 4.4km | Empire Energy is based in Picton, NSW. |
| All Star Solar | 9.0km | All Star Solar is based in Bargo, NSW. |
| CASE Statewide Solar | 21.5km | CASE Statewide Solar is based in Camden, NSW. |
| Inspire Energy | 25.5km | Inspire Energy is based in Narellan, NSW. |
| Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Campbelltown | 25.8km | Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Campbelltown is based in Smeaton Grange, NSW. |
| Living Power | 26.2km | Living Power is based in Smeaton Grange, NSW. |
| Eco Solar Supplies | 27.5km | Eco Solar Supplies is based in Bowral, NSW. |
| NSW Solar Hub | 28.2km | NSW Solar Hub is based in Oran Park, NSW. |
| Zane Solar Campbelltown | 28.3km | Zane Solar Campbelltown is based in Campbelltown, NSW. |
| SOLAR MISSION AUSTRALIA | | 28.5km | SOLAR MISSION AUSTRALIA | is based in Campbelltown, NSW. |
| Macarthur Solar | 28.7km | Macarthur Solar is based in Campbelltown, NSW. |
| Solar Shine Australia | 31.3km | Solar Shine Australia is based in Eschol Park, NSW. |
| Solar Run Hoxton Park | 32.2km | Solar Run Hoxton Park is based in St Andrews, NSW. |
| Simmark Southern Highlands | 33.1km | Simmark Southern Highlands is based in Bowral, NSW. |
| Solar Panels Leppington | 33.7km | Solar Panels Leppington is based in Leppington, NSW. |
| Thirroul Solar | 35.0km | Thirroul Solar is based in Woonona, NSW. |
| Schletter Australia | 36.2km | Schletter Australia is based in Ingleburn, NSW. |
| Dunne Solar & Electrical | 36.2km | Dunne Solar & Electrical is based in Bulli, NSW. |
| ENDEAVOUR SOLAR | 36.6km | ENDEAVOUR SOLAR is based in Ingleburn, NSW. |
| Solar Direct Shop | 36.8km | Solar Direct Shop is based in Ingleburn, NSW. |
| Beyond Solar | 36.8km | Beyond Solar is based in Ingleburn, NSW. |
| Iconic Solar | 37.0km | Iconic Solar is based in Cordeaux Heights, NSW. |
| Coast to Country Solar | 37.0km | Coast to Country Solar is based in Fernhill, NSW. |
| Solar Run Shell Cove | 37.2km | Solar Run Shell Cove is based in Figtree, NSW. |
| DJC Engineering | 37.4km | DJC Engineering is based in Ingleburn, NSW. |
| Green Solar Solutions | 38.0km | Green Solar Solutions is based in Fairy Meadow, NSW. |
| KRATOS ENERGY | 38.7km | KRATOS ENERGY is based in North Wollongong, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Thirlmere
Sunlight Hours in Thirlmere
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 25 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Thirlmere
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Thirlmere, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Thirldene, NSW, which is about 431.9 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.