Vermont South is located in Victoria about 19.8 km east of Melbourne and 1179.0 km south west of Lyra. Vermont South has a latitude of 37.9 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Vermont South, VIC
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Vermont South 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. Vermont South is in Climate Zone 4 which has a rating of 1.185.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Vermont South during 2024 would give you 82 ST Certificates worth $3271.80 (at an STC price of $39.90 each).
If you wait until 2025 for your panels the rebate in Vermont South will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Vermont South
| System Size | ST Certs | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 3 kW | 24 | $957.60 |
| 4 kW | 33 | $1316.70 |
| 5 kW | 41 | $1635.90 |
| 6 kW | 49 | $1955.10 |
| 6.6 kW | 54 | $2154.60 |
| 10 kW | 82 | $3271.80 |
| 12 kW | 99 | $3950.10 |
| 15 kW | 124 | $4947.60 |
Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Vermont South by month. The maximum is 6.63 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.67 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.87 | 6.63 |
| Feb | 20.66 | 5.74 |
| Mar | 15.96 | 4.43 |
| Apr | 10.87 | 3.02 |
| May | 7.36 | 2.04 |
| Jun | 6.01 | 1.67 |
| Jul | 6.62 | 1.84 |
| Aug | 9.40 | 2.61 |
| Sep | 12.88 | 3.58 |
| Oct | 17.30 | 4.80 |
| Nov | 20.77 | 5.77 |
| Dec | 23.45 | 6.51 |
Figures from the weather station at Scoresby Research Institute, which is approximately 6.6 km from Vermont South.
Vermont South, VIC is in the 3133 postcode area which has around 1952 solar installations under 10 kW and about 2003 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 8740 households in the 3133 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.03 kW) for about every 4.5 dwellings.
Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Vermont South.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Solar 370 Degrees | 0.8km | Solar 370 Degrees is based in Vermont South, VIC. |
| Watts Up Solar | 2.2km | Watts Up Solar is based in Forest Hill, VIC. |
| Solar Run Glen Waverley | 2.4km | Solar Run Glen Waverley is based in Glen Waverley, VIC. |
| HP Energy | 3.9km | HP Energy is based in Acacia Ridge, QLD. |
| SunWiz | 4.1km | SunWiz is based in Nunawading, VIC. |
| NPP Energy | 4.2km | NPP Energy is based in Nunawading, VIC. |
| Technique Solar | 4.2km | Technique Solar is based in Heidelberg Heights, VIC. |
| Alliance Solar | 4.2km | Alliance Solar is based in Nunawading, VIC. |
| BARGAIN SOLAR | 4.2km | BARGAIN SOLAR is based in Nunawading, VIC. |
| Solpac Solutions | 4.4km | Solpac Solutions is based in Nunawading, VIC. |
| Satellite Solar | 4.4km | Satellite Solar is based in Blackburn, VIC. |
| RayGen | 4.4km | RayGen is based in Blackburn, VIC. |
| Afore New energy | 4.4km | Afore New energy is based in Blackburn, VIC. |
| Solarside | 4.4km | Solarside is based in Blackburn, VIC. |
| 100% Electrics | 4.7km | 100% Electrics is based in Nunawading, VIC. |
| Bridge Energy Solution | 5.1km | Bridge Energy Solution is based in Mitcham, VIC. |
| ALLIANCE SUNPOWER | 5.2km | ALLIANCE SUNPOWER is based in Mitcham, VIC. |
| Jet Solar | 5.6km | Jet Solar is based in Wheelers Hill, VIC. |
| Start Solar | 6.2km | Start Solar is based in Burwood, VIC. |
| Solar Today | 6.3km | Solar Today is based in Burwood, VIC. |
| eko energy | 6.4km | eko energy is based in Heatherton, VIC. |
| Hive Solar Batteries | 6.5km | Hive Solar Batteries is based in Box Hill North, VIC. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Vermont South
Sunlight Hours in Vermont South
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 46 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Vermont South
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 37.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Vermont South, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Vermont, VIC, which is about 2.4 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.