Are Solar Panels Worth It In University?

University is located in the Northern Territory about 10.3 km east of Darwin and 1270.2 km west of Galloways Hill. University has a latitude of 12.4 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in University, NT

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for University 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. University is in Climate Zone 2 which has a rating of 1.536.

This means a 10 kW solar system installed in University during 2024 would give you 107 ST Certificates worth $4269.30 (at an STC price of $39.90 each).

If you wait until 2025 for your panels the rebate in University will be reduced. It goes down every year.

Solar Power Rebate for University

Rebate for University Solar Systems
System SizeST CertsValue
3 kW32$1276.80
4 kW43$1715.70
5 kW53$2114.70
6 kW64$2553.60
6.6 kW70$2793.00
10 kW107$4269.30
12 kW129$5147.10
15 kW161$6423.90

Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on University by month. The maximum is 6.77 kWh/M2 in October. The minimum is 5.22 kWh/M2 during January.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in University
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan18.805.22
Feb19.445.40
Mar21.155.88
Apr21.896.08
May20.675.74
Jun19.775.49
Jul20.635.73
Aug22.776.33
Sep23.946.65
Oct24.376.77
Nov23.016.39
Dec20.295.64

Figures from the weather station at Darwin Airport, which is approximately 6.3 km from University.

University, NT is in the 909 postcode area which has no solar installations under 10 kW. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

Here are 27 solar installers near to or in University.

Solar Installers near toUniversity
NameDistanceDetails
Great Power Solutions1.2kmGreat Power Solutions is based in Alawa, NT.
Orbit Contracting1.9kmOrbit Contracting is based in Moil, NT.
Primary Solar1.9kmPrimary Solar is based in Moil, NT.
Darwin Solar3.4kmDarwin Solar is based in Coconut Grove, NT.
Eco Tech Electrical3.5kmEco Tech Electrical is based in Coconut Grove, NT.
NT Solar Futures3.7kmNT Solar Futures is based in Coconut Grove, NT.
Infinity Power Darwin3.7kmInfinity Power Darwin is based in Coconut Grove, NT.
Top End Solar6.1kmTop End Solar is based in Winnellie, NT.
Your Green Planet - Solar Panels Darwin6.3kmYour Green Planet - Solar Panels Darwin is based in Winnellie, NT.
Saltwater Solar6.4kmSaltwater Solar is based in Winnellie, NT.
Country Solar NT6.5kmCountry Solar NT is based in Winnellie, NT.
Solergy6.6kmSolergy is based in Woolner, NT.
SEM Darwin - Solar Installer6.7kmSEM Darwin - Solar Installer is based in Winnellie, NT.
Eco Sparks Solar And Electrical Contractors6.8kmEco Sparks Solar And Electrical Contractors is based in Woolner, NT.
Delta Electrics7.0kmDelta Electrics is based in Winnellie, NT.
iSolarNT7.2kmiSolarNT is based in Berrimah, NT.
Beat Bad Energy7.4kmBeat Bad Energy is based in Winnellie, NT.
Solar Energy Management Darwin8.4kmSolar Energy Management Darwin is based in Berrimah, NT.
Solar Paradise9.3kmSolar Paradise is based in Berrimah, NT.
GR8 Energy Power Solutions9.5kmGR8 Energy Power Solutions is based in Darwin, NT.
Cyber Power Australia9.7kmCyber Power Australia is based in Berrimah, NT.
Sun Renew Solar9.7kmSun Renew Solar is based in Berrimah, NT.
Cyber Zystem9.7kmCyber Zystem is based in Berrimah, NT.
Palmerston Solar Solutions9.7kmPalmerston Solar Solutions is based in Berrimah, NT.
NT Solar Needs10.2kmNT Solar Needs is based in Darwin, NT.
Oneroof solar10.6kmOneroof solar is based in Darwin, NT.
RevoluSun Power10.7kmRevoluSun Power is based in Darwin, NT.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to University

Sunlight Hours in University

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 12 hours 51 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in University

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 12.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after University, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Ungarra, SA, which is about 2489.9 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.