Are Solar Panels Worth It In Walmul?

Walmul is located in Queensland about 494.1 km north west of Brisbane and 288.6 km north west of Torbanlea. Walmul has a latitude of 23.7 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Walmul, QLD

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Walmul

Rebate for Walmul 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 Walmul by month. The maximum is 7.01 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.76 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Walmul
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan24.526.81
Feb22.536.26
Mar20.905.81
Apr18.195.05
May15.234.23
Jun13.543.76
Jul14.614.06
Aug17.624.89
Sep20.835.79
Oct23.276.46
Nov25.006.95
Dec25.227.01

Figures from the weather station at Biloela, which is approximately 74.7 km from Walmul.

Walmul, QLD is in the 4714 postcode area which has around 485 solar installations under 10 kW and about 498 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 1600 households in the 4714 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.69 kW) for about every 3.3 dwellings.

Here are 24 solar installers near to or in Walmul.

Solar Installers near toWalmul
NameDistanceDetails
Dynamic Energy Solutions.34.4kmDynamic Energy Solutions. is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Swann's Solar & Electrical39.7kmSwann's Solar & Electrical is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
The Power Shop - Complete Solar Energy Solutions39.7kmThe Power Shop - Complete Solar Energy Solutions is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Popp'n Solar and Electrical40.0kmPopp'n Solar and Electrical is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
EcoSmart Solar Rockhampton40.1kmEcoSmart Solar Rockhampton is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
PowerSmart Solutions40.4kmPowerSmart Solutions is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Adlec Electrical Services40.4kmAdlec Electrical Services is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Adsun Energy40.8kmAdsun Energy is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
CDIF Solar40.9kmCDIF Solar is based in Rockhampton, QLD.
Savvy Solar42.2kmSavvy Solar is based in Park Avenue, QLD.
STT ELECTRICAL SERVICES42.2kmSTT ELECTRICAL SERVICES is based in Park Avenue, QLD.
Power Saving Centre42.4kmPower Saving Centre is based in Berserker, QLD.
Solartech Energy Solutions44.5kmSolartech Energy Solutions is based in Kawana, QLD.
Climatecare Electrical & Solar44.9kmClimatecare Electrical & Solar is based in Kawana, QLD.
CRM CQ Solar Electrical & Air Conditioning62.3kmCRM CQ Solar Electrical & Air Conditioning is based in Yeppoon, QLD.
cq solar & electrical74.4kmcq solar & electrical is based in Pacific Heights, QLD.
Yeppoon Electrical & Solar74.6kmYeppoon Electrical & Solar is based in Yeppoon, QLD.
M & M Electrics77.2kmM & M Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD.
Callide Valley Electrics77.2kmCallide Valley Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD.
Daniel Shea Electrical & Solar88.9kmDaniel Shea Electrical & Solar is based in Callemondah, QLD.
Gladstone Electrical and Solar89.4kmGladstone Electrical and Solar is based in New Auckland, QLD.
Solar Cleaner Australia91.2kmSolar Cleaner Australia is based in Kin Kora, QLD.
icleansolar Central Queensland91.2kmicleansolar Central Queensland is based in Kin Kora, QLD.
Solar Power Gladstone92.0kmSolar Power Gladstone is based in South Gladstone, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Walmul

Sunlight Hours in Walmul

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 35 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Walmul

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 23.7° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Walmul, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Walmsley, WA, which is about 3367.1 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.