Are Solar Panels Worth It In Underdale?

Underdale is located in South Australia about 5.2 km west of Adelaide and 1406.8 km south west of Oman Ama. Underdale has a latitude of 34.9 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Underdale, SA

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Underdale

Rebate for Underdale 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 Underdale by month. The maximum is 7.59 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.11 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Underdale
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan27.327.59
Feb23.986.66
Mar19.015.28
Apr13.413.72
May9.252.57
Jun7.602.11
Jul8.302.31
Aug11.393.16
Sep15.464.30
Oct20.435.68
Nov24.416.78
Dec26.547.37

Figures from the weather station at Adelaide West Terrace, which is approximately 3.2 km from Underdale.

Underdale, SA is in the 5032 postcode area which has around 1796 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1966 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 5262 households in the 5032 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.30 kW) for about every 2.9 dwellings.

Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Underdale.

Solar Installers near toUnderdale
NameDistanceDetails
Blue Sky Clean Energy0.2kmBlue Sky Clean Energy is based in Underdale, SA.
Greenaus Solar0.2kmGreenaus Solar is based in Underdale, SA.
Solar Rental Company0.4kmSolar Rental Company is based in Torrensville, SA.
Cool or Cosy0.5kmCool or Cosy is based in Torrensville, SA.
Community Power Network0.5kmCommunity Power Network is based in Torrensville, SA.
GT SOLAR SA1.1kmGT SOLAR SA is based in Welland, SA.
Energy Spurt SA (Your Integrated Business Partner)1.1kmEnergy Spurt SA (Your Integrated Business Partner) is based in Welland, SA.
Sunfusion1.2kmSunfusion is based in Flinders Park, SA.
Sparkwire Solar1.4kmSparkwire Solar is based in Flinders Park, SA.
Adelaide Solar Systems1.4kmAdelaide Solar Systems is based in Flinders Park, SA.
Living Energy1.6kmLiving Energy is based in Thebarton, SA.
Adelaide Solar & Electrical Services1.6kmAdelaide Solar & Electrical Services is based in Welland, SA.
Lightning Solar - Solar Panel Installers Adelaide1.6kmLightning Solar - Solar Panel Installers Adelaide is based in Thebarton, SA.
Solargain Adelaide1.6kmSolargain Adelaide is based in Beverley, SA.
Solar Power Direct1.7kmSolar Power Direct is based in Welland, SA.
Clean and Green Solutions1.8kmClean and Green Solutions is based in Brooklyn Park, SA.
Greenlife Solar Energy1.8kmGreenlife Solar Energy is based in Cowandilla, SA.
RAPS AUSTRALIA1.9kmRAPS AUSTRALIA is based in Adelaide, SA.
SEM Group South Australia - Solar Installer2.1kmSEM Group South Australia - Solar Installer is based in Mile End, SA.
Chris Elec Solar2.2kmChris Elec Solar is based in Thebarton, SA.
MLEC Group - Solar Panels in Adelaide2.2kmMLEC Group - Solar Panels in Adelaide is based in Hilton, SA.
Sharpe Energy Hub2.5kmSharpe Energy Hub is based in Thebarton, SA.
Australian Solar Care3.3kmAustralian Solar Care is based in Fulham Gardens, SA.
Allstate Solar3.3kmAllstate Solar is based in Marleston, SA.
NRG Solar3.3kmNRG Solar is based in Richmond, SA.
GB Electrical & Solar3.4kmGB Electrical & Solar is based in Fulham, SA.
The Solar Project3.7kmThe Solar Project is based in Adelaide, SA.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Underdale

Sunlight Hours in Underdale

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 29 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Underdale

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Underdale, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Undercliffe, NSW, which is about 1159.4 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.