Are Solar Panels Worth It In Walgoolan?

Walgoolan is located in Western Australia about 268.2 km east of Perth and 3158.9 km west of Oman Ama. Walgoolan has a latitude of 31.3 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Walgoolan, WA

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Walgoolan 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. Walgoolan is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.

This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Walgoolan 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 Walgoolan will be reduced. It goes down every year.

Solar Power Rebate for Walgoolan

Rebate for Walgoolan Solar Systems
System SizeST CertsValue
3 kW29$1157.10
4 kW38$1516.20
5 kW48$1915.20
6 kW58$2314.20
6.6 kW63$2513.70
10 kW96$3830.40
12 kW116$4628.40
15 kW145$5785.50

Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Walgoolan by month. The maximum is 8.11 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.70 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Walgoolan
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan28.557.93
Feb25.317.03
Mar20.675.74
Apr15.474.30
May11.673.24
Jun9.732.70
Jul10.282.86
Aug13.013.61
Sep17.354.82
Oct22.796.33
Nov26.357.32
Dec29.218.11

Figures from the weather station at Muresk Institute, which is approximately 187.4 km from Walgoolan.

Walgoolan, WA is in the 6422 postcode area which has around 3 solar installations under 10 kW and about 3 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 18 households in the 6422 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.67 kW) for about every 6.0 dwellings.

Here are 19 solar installers in or near toWalgoolan. There are also a few further away.

Solar Installers near toWalgoolan
NameDistanceDetails
CDA Air and Solar184.2kmCDA Air and Solar is based in York, WA.
CDA Air & Solar186.1kmCDA Air & Solar is based in Northam, WA.
Swan Solar218.7kmSwan Solar is based in Wooroloo, WA.
Solar Advantage239.6kmSolar Advantage is based in Mundaring, WA.
Solar Gate Solutions WA241.2kmSolar Gate Solutions WA is based in Parkerville, WA.
Lees Electrical242.5kmLees Electrical is based in Lower Chittering, WA.
Quest Electrical and Solar248.2kmQuest Electrical and Solar is based in Bellevue, WA.
Solahart Midland and Avon Valley250.7kmSolahart Midland and Avon Valley is based in Midland, WA.
Solar myWorld250.8kmSolar myWorld is based in Midvale, WA.
Residential Solar Panel Installation Midland252.3kmResidential Solar Panel Installation Midland is based in Midland, WA.
Switched On Solar253.8kmSwitched On Solar is based in Henley Brook, WA.
Sunpark Solar254.2kmSunpark Solar is based in Ellenbrook, WA.
Velasquez Solar Suppliers254.4kmVelasquez Solar Suppliers is based in High Wycombe, WA.
PV Energy Group254.5kmPV Energy Group is based in Ellenbrook, WA.
3 Phase Solar254.7km3 Phase Solar is based in Sunbury, VIC.
Herrera Solar Group255.0kmHerrera Solar Group is based in High Wycombe, WA.
WA Solar Recycling255.1kmWA Solar Recycling is based in Wattle Grove, WA.
Solar Panel Cost Price255.1kmSolar Panel Cost Price is based in Dayton, WA.
Jean-Noel Electrical Installation & Repairs255.3kmJean-Noel Electrical Installation & Repairs is based in Forrestfield, WA.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Walgoolan

Sunlight Hours in Walgoolan

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 10 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Walgoolan

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 31.3° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Walgoolan, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Walgett, NSW, which is about 2818.2 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.