Are Solar Panels Worth It In Tumbi Umbi?

Tumbi Umbi is located in New South Wales about 60.1 km north of Sydney and 492.1 km south of Esk. Tumbi Umbi has a latitude of 33.4 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Tumbi Umbi, NSW

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Tumbi Umbi

Rebate for Tumbi Umbi 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 Tumbi Umbi by month. The maximum is 6.63 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.49 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Tumbi Umbi
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan23.766.60
Feb21.215.89
Mar17.914.98
Apr14.223.95
May10.672.96
Jun8.952.49
Jul10.112.81
Aug13.683.80
Sep17.394.83
Oct20.375.66
Nov22.336.20
Dec23.856.63

Figures from the weather station at Maryville, which is approximately 57.8 km from Tumbi Umbi.

Tumbi Umbi, NSW is in the 2261 postcode area which has around 4318 solar installations under 10 kW and about 4651 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 22734 households in the 2261 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.25 kW) for about every 5.3 dwellings.

Here are 23 solar installers near to or in Tumbi Umbi.

Solar Installers near toTumbi Umbi
NameDistanceDetails
SEA Solutions Australia0.5kmSEA Solutions Australia is based in Berkeley Vale, NSW.
Solar Run Tumbi Umbi1.2kmSolar Run Tumbi Umbi is based in Killarney Vale, NSW.
RI Trades: Electrical Plumbing Solar1.3kmRI Trades: Electrical Plumbing Solar is based in Killarney Vale, NSW.
Standout Solar4.1kmStandout Solar is based in Long Jetty, NSW.
Solar Rewards4.4kmSolar Rewards is based in Tumbi Umbi, NSW.
Solar Installation Services5.1kmSolar Installation Services is based in Fountaindale, NSW.
ECO SPARKY5.5kmECO SPARKY is based in Tuggerah, NSW.
Clear Cut Solar7.5kmClear Cut Solar is based in Terrigal, NSW.
Coast Wide Energy7.9kmCoast Wide Energy is based in Mardi, NSW.
Solarventi Australia9.6kmSolarventi Australia is based in Erina, NSW.
RESINC Solar10.8kmRESINC Solar is based in Wyong, NSW.
Tru Blu Solar Co10.8kmTru Blu Solar Co is based in Wyong, NSW.
MJJs Solar Central Coast11.2kmMJJs Solar Central Coast is based in Kanwal, NSW.
Solar Water Wind11.3kmSolar Water Wind is based in Wyong, NSW.
Solar Panels Central Coast Co.11.4kmSolar Panels Central Coast Co. is based in West Gosford, NSW.
Superior Solar11.6kmSuperior Solar is based in West Gosford, NSW.
NCS Pool Heating11.8kmNCS Pool Heating is based in Roseville, NSW.
All Green Environmental Solutions13.0kmAll Green Environmental Solutions is based in West Gosford, NSW.
Sunair Solar in Gosford13.1kmSunair Solar in Gosford is based in West Gosford, NSW.
Sunlight Systems Central Coast14.6kmSunlight Systems Central Coast is based in Charmhaven, NSW.
Towards Tomorrow Energy15.8kmTowards Tomorrow Energy is based in Somersby, NSW.
DNR Air Conditioning & Solar27.6kmDNR Air Conditioning & Solar is based in Morisset, NSW.
Quick Fix Solar & Electrical27.6kmQuick Fix Solar & Electrical is based in Morisset, NSW.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Tumbi Umbi

Sunlight Hours in Tumbi Umbi

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 20 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Tumbi Umbi

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 33.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Tumbi Umbi, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Tumbarumba, NSW, which is about 412.9 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.