Tongarra is located in New South Wales about 92.7 km south west of Sydney and 643.9 km south west of Esk. Tongarra has a latitude of 34.6 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Tongarra, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Tongarra 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. Tongarra is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Tongarra 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 Tongarra will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Tongarra
| 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 Tongarra by month. The maximum is 6.15 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.28 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21.63 | 6.01 |
| Feb | 18.74 | 5.20 |
| Mar | 15.99 | 4.44 |
| Apr | 12.97 | 3.60 |
| May | 10.03 | 2.79 |
| Jun | 8.20 | 2.28 |
| Jul | 9.45 | 2.63 |
| Aug | 12.59 | 3.50 |
| Sep | 16.29 | 4.52 |
| Oct | 19.48 | 5.41 |
| Nov | 20.51 | 5.70 |
| Dec | 22.15 | 6.15 |
Figures from the weather station at Nowra, which is approximately 42.2 km from Tongarra.
Tongarra, NSW is in the 2527 postcode area which has around 2930 solar installations under 10 kW and about 3150 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 8097 households in the 2527 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.74 kW) for about every 2.8 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Tongarra.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Thirroul Solar | 9.2km | Thirroul Solar is based in Woonona, NSW. |
| SunPeople | 10.6km | SunPeople is based in Oak Flats, NSW. |
| JPG Solar & Electrical | 10.9km | JPG Solar & Electrical is based in Oak Flats, NSW. |
| Rivers Solar & Electrical Services | 10.9km | Rivers Solar & Electrical Services is based in Oak Flats, NSW. |
| Solarblu | 13.4km | Solarblu is based in Dapto, NSW. |
| Starrton | 14.9km | Starrton is based in Bomaderry, NSW. |
| BRILLIANT SOLAR | 14.9km | BRILLIANT SOLAR is based in Dapto, NSW. |
| Greensmart Electrical. | 15.8km | Greensmart Electrical. is based in Kiama Downs, NSW. |
| Solar battery world | 16.0km | Solar battery world is based in Wollongong, NSW. |
| On Grid Off Grid Solar | 16.0km | On Grid Off Grid Solar is based in Jerrara, NSW. |
| The Energy Experts | 16.2km | The Energy Experts is based in Kiama, NSW. |
| Shellharbour Solar and Electrical | 16.2km | Shellharbour Solar and Electrical is based in Barrack Point, NSW. |
| Platinum Solar Designs | 16.7km | Platinum Solar Designs is based in Kiama, NSW. |
| Birch Electrical & Solar | 17.7km | Birch Electrical & Solar is based in Bellambi, NSW. |
| Off Grid Electrician | 18.8km | Off Grid Electrician is based in Unanderra, NSW. |
| Clean Power Australia | 20.0km | Clean Power Australia is based in Unanderra, NSW. |
| Iconic Solar | 21.0km | Iconic Solar is based in Cordeaux Heights, NSW. |
| Shoalhaven Solar | 21.2km | Shoalhaven Solar is based in Berry, NSW. |
| Infinity Energy Solutions | 21.7km | Infinity Energy Solutions is based in Port Kembla, NSW. |
| Solar Run Shell Cove | 21.8km | Solar Run Shell Cove is based in Figtree, NSW. |
| Synergy Solar Power Solutions | 24.4km | Synergy Solar Power Solutions is based in Wollongong, NSW. |
| Simmark Wollongong | 26.1km | Simmark Wollongong is based in Wollongong, NSW. |
| Green Solar Solutions | 27.4km | Green Solar Solutions is based in Fairy Meadow, NSW. |
| Bellette Electrical, Solar & Air Conditioning | 27.5km | Bellette Electrical, Solar & Air Conditioning is based in Far Meadow, NSW. |
| KRATOS ENERGY | 27.8km | KRATOS ENERGY is based in North Wollongong, NSW. |
| Simmark Southern Highlands | 28.0km | Simmark Southern Highlands is based in Bowral, NSW. |
| Coast to Country Solar | 28.6km | Coast to Country Solar is based in Fernhill, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Tongarra
Sunlight Hours in Tongarra
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 Tongarra
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Tongarra, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Tonganah, TAS, which is about 780.4 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.