Wallu is located in Queensland about 168.9 km north of Brisbane and 16.5 km north east of Kia Ora. Wallu has a latitude of 26.0 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Wallu, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Wallu 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. Wallu is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Wallu 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 Wallu will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Wallu
| 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 Wallu by month. The maximum is 6.41 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.30 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.66 | 6.30 |
| Feb | 20.24 | 5.62 |
| Mar | 18.25 | 5.07 |
| Apr | 16.20 | 4.50 |
| May | 13.41 | 3.72 |
| Jun | 11.88 | 3.30 |
| Jul | 13.17 | 3.66 |
| Aug | 16.02 | 4.45 |
| Sep | 19.30 | 5.36 |
| Oct | 21.01 | 5.84 |
| Nov | 22.90 | 6.36 |
| Dec | 23.06 | 6.41 |
Figures from the weather station at Nambour, which is approximately 77.1 km from Wallu.
Wallu, QLD is in the 4570 postcode area which has around 9874 solar installations under 10 kW and about 10555 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 19822 households in the 4570 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.16 kW) for about every 2.0 dwellings.
Here are 25 solar installers near to or in Wallu.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Cooloola Solar Systems | 34.1km | Cooloola Solar Systems is based in Victory Heights, QLD. |
| Island Energy - Gympie | 36.2km | Island Energy - Gympie is based in Gympie, QLD. |
| Allways Earth | 36.6km | Allways Earth is based in Gympie, QLD. |
| Island Energy QLD | 48.3km | Island Energy QLD is based in Tewantin, QLD. |
| In Flow Solar Co | 52.9km | In Flow Solar Co is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
| EnergyOptions | 53.2km | EnergyOptions is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
| SALT Solar | 53.4km | SALT Solar is based in Noosaville, QLD. |
| Home and Energy | 53.5km | Home and Energy is based in Noosaville, QLD. |
| Corona Solar | 54.0km | Corona Solar is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
| Buddy Norris Electrical | 58.5km | Buddy Norris Electrical is based in Doonan, QLD. |
| Celtic Solar Electrical | 58.7km | Celtic Solar Electrical is based in Verrierdale, QLD. |
| Keystones Electrical | 58.9km | Keystones Electrical is based in Eumundi, QLD. |
| Eco-Logic Energy | 61.1km | Eco-Logic Energy is based in Peregian Beach, QLD. |
| Clean Solar and Electrical | 61.9km | Clean Solar and Electrical is based in Peregian Springs, QLD. |
| Ecoast Energy | 62.6km | Ecoast Energy is based in North Arm, QLD. |
| Simple Solar Solutions | 63.2km | Simple Solar Solutions is based in Maryborough, QLD. |
| Off Grid Lifestyle Solutions | 63.2km | Off Grid Lifestyle Solutions is based in Booral, QLD. |
| Stephs Commercial Solar | 63.4km | Stephs Commercial Solar is based in Gunalda, QLD. |
| Sunshine Coast Solar Solutions | 64.9km | Sunshine Coast Solar Solutions is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Coastal Solar Sunshine Coast | 65.3km | Coastal Solar Sunshine Coast is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Solahart Sunshine Coast | 65.3km | Solahart Sunshine Coast is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Hemisphere Solar & Electrical | 65.6km | Hemisphere Solar & Electrical is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| ENOPTE | Home and Commercial Solar Installers & Energy Solutions | 65.6km | ENOPTE | Home and Commercial Solar Installers & Energy Solutions is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Go Elite Electrical | 66.3km | Go Elite Electrical is based in Belli Park, QLD. |
| Andy Johnson Electrical Services | 66.7km | Andy Johnson Electrical Services is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Wallu
Sunlight Hours in Wallu
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 45 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Wallu
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 26.0° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Wallu, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Wallsend South, NSW, which is about 784.2 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.