Underwood is located in Queensland about 18.1 km south east of Brisbane and 11.0 km north east of Park Ridge. Underwood has a latitude of 27.6 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Underwood, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Underwood 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. Underwood is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Underwood 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 Underwood will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Underwood
| 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 Underwood by month. The maximum is 6.67 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.26 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.60 | 6.55 |
| Feb | 21.10 | 5.86 |
| Mar | 18.70 | 5.19 |
| Apr | 16.26 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.37 | 3.71 |
| Jun | 11.74 | 3.26 |
| Jul | 13.07 | 3.63 |
| Aug | 16.05 | 4.46 |
| Sep | 19.44 | 5.40 |
| Oct | 21.55 | 5.99 |
| Nov | 23.68 | 6.58 |
| Dec | 24.00 | 6.67 |
Figures from the weather station at Brisbane, which is approximately 18.0 km from Underwood.
Underwood, QLD is in the 4119 postcode area which has around 1244 solar installations under 10 kW and about 1392 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 2579 households in the 4119 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.07 kW) for about every 2.1 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Underwood.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SOLAR HYBRIDS | 0.2km | SOLAR HYBRIDS is based in Underwood, QLD. |
| Edgreen solar systems Australia | 0.3km | Edgreen solar systems Australia is based in Underwood, QLD. |
| Gates on Solar | 0.4km | Gates on Solar is based in Underwood, QLD. |
| Hembrows Solar Power Brisbane | 1.1km | Hembrows Solar Power Brisbane is based in Underwood, QLD. |
| Sunboost | 1.3km | Sunboost is based in Underwood, QLD. |
| GPower Energy | 1.3km | GPower Energy is based in Woodridge, QLD. |
| Apollo Solar - Brisbane | 1.5km | Apollo Solar - Brisbane is based in Logan City, QLD. |
| Techno Solar Australia | 2.4km | Techno Solar Australia is based in Woodridge, QLD. |
| Brisbane Solar Panel | 2.7km | Brisbane Solar Panel is based in Springwood, QLD. |
| Quality solar Panels - trusted solar company | 2.9km | Quality solar Panels - trusted solar company is based in Woodridge, QLD. |
| JALA Solar & Electrical | 3.7km | JALA Solar & Electrical is based in Rochedale, QLD. |
| Suntime Solar Australia | 3.7km | Suntime Solar Australia is based in Rochedale, QLD. |
| Sustain Solar | 3.9km | Sustain Solar is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD. |
| Brisbane Solar Needs | 4.5km | Brisbane Solar Needs is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD. |
| Symons Energy | 4.5km | Symons Energy is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD. |
| AusOne Solar | 4.6km | AusOne Solar is based in Berrinba, QLD. |
| Williams Solar LLC | 6.2km | Williams Solar LLC is based in Burbank, QLD. |
| Qis Energy | 6.3km | Qis Energy is based in Kingston, QLD. |
| Sustainable Solar Solutions | 6.3km | Sustainable Solar Solutions is based in Meadowbrook, QLD. |
| Taylor Energy | 6.3km | Taylor Energy is based in Meadowbrook, QLD. |
| BEST SOLAR AUSTRALIA | 6.8km | BEST SOLAR AUSTRALIA is based in Drewvale, QLD. |
| Gio Tech Renewables | 6.9km | Gio Tech Renewables is based in Algester, QLD. |
| Integra Solar Energy Group Brisbane | 7.0km | Integra Solar Energy Group Brisbane is based in Sunnybank Hills, QLD. |
| Switch Solar Solutions | 7.2km | Switch Solar Solutions is based in Shailer Park, QLD. |
| Custom Solar Power | 7.3km | Custom Solar Power is based in Acacia Ridge, QLD. |
| Solar and Battery Services. | 7.3km | Solar and Battery Services. is based in Acacia Ridge, QLD. |
| SolarArk Australia (Queensland) | 7.3km | SolarArk Australia (Queensland) is based in Shailer Park, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Underwood
Sunlight Hours in Underwood
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 52 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Underwood
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Underwood, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Underdale, SA, which is about 1602.4 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.