Walwa is located in Victoria about 148.3 km south west of Canberra and 884.8 km south west of Lyra. Walwa has a latitude of 36.0 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Walwa, VIC
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Walwa 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. Walwa is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Walwa 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 Walwa will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Walwa
| 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 Walwa by month. The maximum is 7.16 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.87 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.77 | 7.16 |
| Feb | 22.43 | 6.23 |
| Mar | 18.63 | 5.18 |
| Apr | 13.00 | 3.61 |
| May | 8.87 | 2.46 |
| Jun | 6.73 | 1.87 |
| Jul | 7.26 | 2.02 |
| Aug | 10.05 | 2.79 |
| Sep | 14.24 | 3.95 |
| Oct | 19.61 | 5.45 |
| Nov | 23.14 | 6.43 |
| Dec | 25.73 | 7.15 |
Figures from the weather station at Khancoban, which is approximately 50.6 km from Walwa.
Walwa, VIC is in the 3709 postcode area which has around 78 solar installations under 10 kW and about 85 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 176 households in the 3709 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.06 kW) for about every 2.3 dwellings.
Here are 24 solar installers near to or in Walwa.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Glossy Aussie Solar | 66.0km | Glossy Aussie Solar is based in Lavington, NSW. |
| Next Generation Energy | 66.9km | Next Generation Energy is based in Lavington, NSW. |
| McSpark Electrical | 67.2km | McSpark Electrical is based in Albury, NSW. |
| Spot On A/C Electrical & Solar | 67.8km | Spot On A/C Electrical & Solar is based in Eskdale, VIC. |
| KDEC Electrical & Solar | 69.2km | KDEC Electrical & Solar is based in East Albury, NSW. |
| Green Switch Australia | 69.4km | Green Switch Australia is based in Albury, NSW. |
| Bison Energy Australia | 70.0km | Bison Energy Australia is based in Albury, NSW. |
| Specialized Solar & Electrical Albury | 70.2km | Specialized Solar & Electrical Albury is based in Albury, NSW. |
| Moore Solar Suppliers | 70.5km | Moore Solar Suppliers is based in Albury, NSW. |
| Phelps Solar Group | 70.6km | Phelps Solar Group is based in Albury, NSW. |
| Prime Solar Energy - Canberra | 71.1km | Prime Solar Energy - Canberra is based in Weston, ACT. |
| North East Heating, Cooling & Solar | 72.1km | North East Heating, Cooling & Solar is based in Wodonga, VIC. |
| Solar Integrity | 72.1km | Solar Integrity is based in Wodonga, VIC. |
| Greenhouse Solar & Electrical | 72.6km | Greenhouse Solar & Electrical is based in Wodonga, VIC. |
| Heart and Solar Electrical | 72.9km | Heart and Solar Electrical is based in Wodonga, VIC. |
| Abacus Energy | 73.2km | Abacus Energy is based in Wodonga, VIC. |
| Clarky's Electrical & Airconditioning | 73.4km | Clarky's Electrical & Airconditioning is based in Wodonga, VIC. |
| Impressed Solar Solutions | 73.4km | Impressed Solar Solutions is based in Wodonga, VIC. |
| Sunrise Power Solutions | 73.6km | Sunrise Power Solutions is based in Wodonga, VIC. |
| Kobi Energy Solutions | 77.5km | Kobi Energy Solutions is based in West Wodonga, VIC. |
| Sunflower Solar | 77.6km | Sunflower Solar is based in West Wodonga, VIC. |
| XIRASOL | 77.6km | XIRASOL is based in West Wodonga, VIC. |
| JE Tobin Electrical | 88.5km | JE Tobin Electrical is based in Tumut, NSW. |
| Russell Taber Electrical & Solar Wagga | 90.8km | Russell Taber Electrical & Solar Wagga is based in Lake Albert, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Walwa
Sunlight Hours in Walwa
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 35 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Walwa
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 36.0° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Walwa, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Waltowa, SA, which is about 746.4 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.