Are Solar Panels Worth It In Towradgi?

Towradgi is located in New South Wales about 63.9 km south west of Sydney and 615.8 km south west of Esk. Towradgi has a latitude of 34.4 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Towradgi, NSW

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Towradgi

Rebate for Towradgi 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 Towradgi by month. The maximum is 6.49 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.39 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Towradgi
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan23.026.39
Feb20.215.61
Mar16.974.71
Apr13.613.78
May10.372.88
Jun8.612.39
Jul9.822.73
Aug13.113.64
Sep16.894.69
Oct20.085.58
Nov21.686.02
Dec23.376.49

Figures from the weather station at Sydney Airport, which is approximately 54.7 km from Towradgi.

Towradgi, NSW is in the 2518 postcode area which has around 1409 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1497 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 8269 households in the 2518 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.17 kW) for about every 5.9 dwellings.

Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Towradgi.

Solar Installers near toTowradgi
NameDistanceDetails
Coast to Country Solar0.9kmCoast to Country Solar is based in Fernhill, NSW.
Green Solar Solutions2.1kmGreen Solar Solutions is based in Fairy Meadow, NSW.
KRATOS ENERGY2.2kmKRATOS ENERGY is based in North Wollongong, NSW.
Simmark Wollongong3.9kmSimmark Wollongong is based in Wollongong, NSW.
Synergy Solar Power Solutions5.9kmSynergy Solar Power Solutions is based in Wollongong, NSW.
Dunne Solar & Electrical6.0kmDunne Solar & Electrical is based in Bulli, NSW.
Solar Run Shell Cove7.6kmSolar Run Shell Cove is based in Figtree, NSW.
Iconic Solar8.4kmIconic Solar is based in Cordeaux Heights, NSW.
Clean Power Australia9.6kmClean Power Australia is based in Unanderra, NSW.
Infinity Energy Solutions10.7kmInfinity Energy Solutions is based in Port Kembla, NSW.
Off Grid Electrician10.8kmOff Grid Electrician is based in Unanderra, NSW.
Birch Electrical & Solar13.4kmBirch Electrical & Solar is based in Bellambi, NSW.
BRILLIANT SOLAR14.5kmBRILLIANT SOLAR is based in Dapto, NSW.
Solarblu16.0kmSolarblu is based in Dapto, NSW.
Shellharbour Solar and Electrical20.0kmShellharbour Solar and Electrical is based in Barrack Point, NSW.
Rivers Solar & Electrical Services21.9kmRivers Solar & Electrical Services is based in Oak Flats, NSW.
JPG Solar & Electrical22.0kmJPG Solar & Electrical is based in Oak Flats, NSW.
SunPeople22.0kmSunPeople is based in Oak Flats, NSW.
Solar battery world22.4kmSolar battery world is based in Wollongong, NSW.
Thirroul Solar26.8kmThirroul Solar is based in Woonona, NSW.
Greensmart Electrical.29.2kmGreensmart Electrical. is based in Kiama Downs, NSW.
All Star Solar31.1kmAll Star Solar is based in Bargo, NSW.
Platinum Solar Designs31.6kmPlatinum Solar Designs is based in Kiama, NSW.
The Energy Experts33.0kmThe Energy Experts is based in Kiama, NSW.
Solar Panel Supplies33.1kmSolar Panel Supplies is based in Heathcote, NSW.
On Grid Off Grid Solar33.9kmOn Grid Off Grid Solar is based in Jerrara, NSW.
Empire Energy34.8kmEmpire Energy is based in Picton, NSW.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Towradgi

Sunlight Hours in Towradgi

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 26 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Towradgi

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Towradgi, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Towong Upper, VIC, which is about 330.0 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.