Upper Coomera is located in Queensland about 52.7 km south east of Brisbane and 11.4 km north east of Tamborine Mountain. Upper Coomera has a latitude of 27.9 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Upper Coomera, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Upper Coomera 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. Upper Coomera is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Upper Coomera 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 Upper Coomera will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Upper Coomera
| 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 Upper Coomera by month. The maximum is 6.61 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.23 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.36 | 6.49 |
| Feb | 20.96 | 5.82 |
| Mar | 18.81 | 5.22 |
| Apr | 16.28 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.25 | 3.68 |
| Jun | 11.62 | 3.23 |
| Jul | 12.87 | 3.58 |
| Aug | 15.83 | 4.40 |
| Sep | 19.13 | 5.31 |
| Oct | 21.29 | 5.91 |
| Nov | 23.27 | 6.46 |
| Dec | 23.81 | 6.61 |
Figures from the weather station at Glenlogan, which is approximately 28.3 km from Upper Coomera.
Upper Coomera, QLD is in the 4209 postcode area which has around 8417 solar installations under 10 kW and about 9304 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 21335 households in the 4209 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.96 kW) for about every 2.5 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Upper Coomera.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| OZ SOLAR WORLD | 0.3km | OZ SOLAR WORLD is based in Upper Coomera, QLD. |
| No Grid Solar | 1.6km | No Grid Solar is based in Upper Coomera, QLD. |
| Key Solar | 7.4km | Key Solar is based in Hope Island, QLD. |
| Goodlife Solar | 8.8km | Goodlife Solar is based in Arundel, QLD. |
| Searchlight Electrical | 9.0km | Searchlight Electrical is based in Guanaba, QLD. |
| DIY Solar | 9.5km | DIY Solar is based in Arundel, QLD. |
| Arkana Energy Solar | 10.3km | Arkana Energy Solar is based in Coombabah, QLD. |
| Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions | 11.2km | Hinterland Solar & Electrical Solutions is based in Tamborine Mountain, QLD. |
| Pugin Power | 11.5km | Pugin Power is based in Biggera Waters, QLD. |
| Future Solar Australia | 14.3km | Future Solar Australia is based in Eight Mile Plains, QLD. |
| Achievers Energy | 14.4km | Achievers Energy is based in Molendinar, QLD. |
| Imperial Solar | 14.7km | Imperial Solar is based in Helensvale, QLD. |
| SunUp Solar Solutions | 14.8km | SunUp Solar Solutions is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| Blue Planet Solar | 14.9km | Blue Planet Solar is based in Nerang, QLD. |
| Jasmin Solar. | 15.3km | Jasmin Solar. is based in Carrara, QLD. |
| Heliocol Solar | 17.0km | Heliocol Solar is based in Yatala, QLD. |
| SolarGreen | 17.5km | SolarGreen is based in Stapylton, QLD. |
| Impact Energy | 17.6km | Impact Energy is based in Tamborine, QLD. |
| Supreme Solar Power | 18.4km | Supreme Solar Power is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Universe Solar | 18.5km | Universe Solar is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Your Choice Solar | 18.6km | Your Choice Solar is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Central Solar Systems | 18.6km | Central Solar Systems is based in Bundall, QLD. |
| Base Electrical and Solar Energy | 19.4km | Base Electrical and Solar Energy is based in Surfers Paradise, QLD. |
| The Saviour Group | 19.6km | The Saviour Group is based in Surfers Paradise, QLD. |
| SOLAR MINER | 20.1km | SOLAR MINER is based in Beenleigh, QLD. |
| Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions | 20.3km | Gold Coast Solar Power Solutions is based in Worongary, QLD. |
| Double Flow Solar Power Company | 20.3km | Double Flow Solar Power Company is based in Merrimac, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Upper Coomera
Sunlight Hours in Upper Coomera
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 53 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Upper Coomera
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Upper Coomera, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Upper Colo, NSW, which is about 662.1 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.