Tumbarumba is located in New South Wales about 112.3 km south west of Canberra and 852.3 km south west of Lyra. Tumbarumba has a latitude of 35.8 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Tumbarumba, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Tumbarumba 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. Tumbarumba is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Tumbarumba 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 Tumbarumba will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Tumbarumba
| 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 Tumbarumba by month. The maximum is 7.03 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.84 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.32 | 7.03 |
| Feb | 21.63 | 6.01 |
| Mar | 17.91 | 4.97 |
| Apr | 12.77 | 3.55 |
| May | 8.71 | 2.42 |
| Jun | 6.63 | 1.84 |
| Jul | 6.97 | 1.94 |
| Aug | 9.54 | 2.65 |
| Sep | 14.07 | 3.91 |
| Oct | 19.69 | 5.47 |
| Nov | 22.37 | 6.21 |
| Dec | 25.22 | 7.01 |
Figures from the weather station at Cabramurra, which is approximately 38.9 km from Tumbarumba.
Tumbarumba, NSW is in the 2653 postcode area which has around 415 solar installations under 10 kW and about 442 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 1173 households in the 2653 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.36 kW) for about every 2.8 dwellings.
Here are 23 solar installers near to or in Tumbarumba.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Prime Solar Energy - Canberra | 49.3km | Prime Solar Energy - Canberra is based in Weston, ACT. |
| JE Tobin Electrical | 55.8km | JE Tobin Electrical is based in Tumut, NSW. |
| Russell Taber Electrical & Solar Wagga | 85.8km | Russell Taber Electrical & Solar Wagga is based in Lake Albert, NSW. |
| Redfox Electrical Contractors | 90.3km | Redfox Electrical Contractors is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Innovative Solar | 90.6km | Innovative Solar is based in Jindabyne, NSW. |
| 12 Volt Solutions | 90.7km | 12 Volt Solutions is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| D&S Taber Electrical & Solar | 90.9km | D&S Taber Electrical & Solar is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| SolarWise Wagga | 91.3km | SolarWise Wagga is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Solar Professionals | 91.3km | Solar Professionals is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Sea 2 Sky Electrical & Solar | 91.4km | Sea 2 Sky Electrical & Solar is based in Jindabyne, NSW. |
| Regional Solar Systems | 91.5km | Regional Solar Systems is based in Springvale, NSW. |
| Snowy Regional Solar | 91.6km | Snowy Regional Solar is based in Jindabyne, NSW. |
| Planet Power Australia | 91.6km | Planet Power Australia is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| AgriSolar | 91.6km | AgriSolar is based in Jindabyne, NSW. |
| OZI SOLAR | 92.7km | OZI SOLAR is based in Mount Austin, NSW. |
| Tyler Electrics | 93.0km | Tyler Electrics is based in Glenfield Park, NSW. |
| Hamblin Solar | 93.6km | Hamblin Solar is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Greatcell Australia | 93.7km | Greatcell Australia is based in Bomen, NSW. |
| Wagga Solar Systems | 94.0km | Wagga Solar Systems is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Transparent Solar Solutions | 94.0km | Transparent Solar Solutions is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| LED Riverina Electrical | 94.0km | LED Riverina Electrical is based in Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
| Smoky Cape Services | 98.1km | Smoky Cape Services is based in Gobbagombalin, NSW. |
| Glossy Aussie Solar | 99.3km | Glossy Aussie Solar is based in Lavington, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Tumbarumba
Sunlight Hours in Tumbarumba
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 34 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Tumbarumba
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 35.8° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Tumbarumba, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Tullymorgan, NSW, which is about 853.0 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.