Upper Kedron is located in Queensland about 11.6 km north west of Brisbane and 11.3 km north of Pullenvale. Upper Kedron has a latitude of 27.4 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Upper Kedron, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Upper Kedron 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 Kedron is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Upper Kedron 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 Kedron will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Upper Kedron
| 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 Kedron 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 11.9 km from Upper Kedron.
Upper Kedron, QLD is in the 4055 postcode area which has around 3882 solar installations under 10 kW and about 4102 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 7072 households in the 4055 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.20 kW) for about every 1.8 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Upper Kedron.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| SkyLab Group Australia | 6.9km | SkyLab Group Australia is based in Samford Valley, QLD. |
| A2 Solar Everton Park | 7.2km | A2 Solar Everton Park is based in Everton Park, QLD. |
| Planet Ark Power | 7.3km | Planet Ark Power is based in Enoggera, QLD. |
| Optimum Solar Energy | 7.8km | Optimum Solar Energy is based in Enoggera, QLD. |
| R J Solar | 8.4km | R J Solar is based in Darra, QLD. |
| Offgrid Division | 9.1km | Offgrid Division is based in Albany Creek, QLD. |
| All Brisbane Electrical | 9.1km | All Brisbane Electrical is based in Albany Creek, QLD. |
| UV Power | Best Value Brisbane Solar | 9.7km | UV Power | Best Value Brisbane Solar is based in Kenmore, QLD. |
| Solar Sphere | 9.7km | Solar Sphere is based in Kelvin Grove, QLD. |
| Solahart Brisbane North | 10.1km | Solahart Brisbane North is based in Stafford, QLD. |
| Infinity Solar | 10.2km | Infinity Solar is based in Red Hill, QLD. |
| Solar Harbour | 10.2km | Solar Harbour is based in Milton, QLD. |
| iGreen Energy - Solar Company QLD | 10.4km | iGreen Energy - Solar Company QLD is based in Herston, QLD. |
| SFR Electrical | 10.4km | SFR Electrical is based in Kedron, QLD. |
| Ads Solar QLD | 10.5km | Ads Solar QLD is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Buy Solar | 10.5km | Buy Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Greensure Solar | 10.5km | Greensure Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Dream Solar | 10.5km | Dream Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| HYBRID SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 10.5km | HYBRID SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Solar Point | 10.5km | Solar Point is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Solar Masters | 10.5km | Solar Masters is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Quick Solar | 10.5km | Quick Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Sure Solar | 10.7km | Sure Solar is based in West End, QLD. |
| DJ Solar | 10.9km | DJ Solar is based in Greenslopes, QLD. |
| Solari Energy | 11.3km | Solari Energy is based in Spring Hill, QLD. |
| Ramp Solar. | 11.3km | Ramp Solar. is based in Spring Hill, QLD. |
| SV Solar - Solar Panel installation in Brisbane | 11.3km | SV Solar - Solar Panel installation in Brisbane is based in Lutwyche, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Upper Kedron
Sunlight Hours in Upper Kedron
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 51 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Upper Kedron
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Upper Kedron, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Upper Karuah River, NSW, which is about 543.0 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.