Wardrop Valley is located in New South Wales about 108.4 km south east of Brisbane and 11.2 km south of North Tumbulgum. Wardrop Valley has a latitude of 28.4 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Wardrop Valley, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Wardrop Valley 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. Wardrop Valley is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Wardrop Valley 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 Wardrop Valley will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Wardrop Valley
| 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 Wardrop Valley by month. The maximum is 6.55 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.98 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.48 | 6.52 |
| Feb | 20.71 | 5.75 |
| Mar | 17.93 | 4.98 |
| Apr | 15.29 | 4.25 |
| May | 12.29 | 3.41 |
| Jun | 10.74 | 2.98 |
| Jul | 12.07 | 3.35 |
| Aug | 15.31 | 4.25 |
| Sep | 18.79 | 5.22 |
| Oct | 21.01 | 5.84 |
| Nov | 22.95 | 6.37 |
| Dec | 23.57 | 6.55 |
Figures from the weather station at Alstonville, which is approximately 54.3 km from Wardrop Valley.
Wardrop Valley, NSW is in the 2484 postcode area which has around 4046 solar installations under 10 kW and about 4384 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 7629 households in the 2484 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.08 kW) for about every 1.9 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Wardrop Valley.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Prestige Solar | 4.5km | Prestige Solar is based in Fernvale, NSW. |
| Northern Solar | 5.5km | Northern Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW. |
| Genevo Renewables | 11.7km | Genevo Renewables is based in Bogangar, NSW. |
| David Ross Electrical | 12.7km | David Ross Electrical is based in Eviron, NSW. |
| Static Solar & Electrical | 12.9km | Static Solar & Electrical is based in Terranora, NSW. |
| Industrial Electrics Solar Casuarina | 13.0km | Industrial Electrics Solar Casuarina is based in Casuarina, NSW. |
| Discovery Solar | 13.6km | Discovery Solar is based in The Pocket, NSW. |
| Hardy Electrical & Solar | 15.6km | Hardy Electrical & Solar is based in Kingscliff, NSW. |
| I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim | 15.7km | I Clean Solar Gold Coast Scenic Rim is based in Banora Point, NSW. |
| Fresh Energy Solar | 16.2km | Fresh Energy Solar is based in Chinderah, NSW. |
| Twin solar | 16.3km | Twin solar is based in Banora Point, NSW. |
| Hay Solar | 19.0km | Hay Solar is based in South Murwillumbah, NSW. |
| Evolved Well Solar and Electrical- Byron Bay | 19.0km | Evolved Well Solar and Electrical- Byron Bay is based in Upper Wilsons Creek, NSW. |
| Quantum Solar | 19.9km | Quantum Solar is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW. |
| Professional Solar Services | 20.2km | Professional Solar Services is based in Tweed Heads West, NSW. |
| Sun Connect Solar | 21.6km | Sun Connect Solar is based in Mullumbimby, NSW. |
| Sunbeam Solar Systems | 22.0km | Sunbeam Solar Systems is based in Doon Doon, NSW. |
| East Point Power | 22.2km | East Point Power is based in Mullumbimby, NSW. |
| GL Solar | 22.5km | GL Solar is based in Tweed Heads, NSW. |
| Infinity Power Gold & Tweed Coasts | 23.0km | Infinity Power Gold & Tweed Coasts is based in Tweed Heads South, NSW. |
| PowerSmart Industries | 23.3km | PowerSmart Industries is based in Coolangatta, QLD. |
| Meridian Solar | 23.9km | Meridian Solar is based in Currumbin Waters, QLD. |
| Solar Bridge | 24.5km | Solar Bridge is based in Currumbin Waters, QLD. |
| TQ Electrical Solutions | 25.7km | TQ Electrical Solutions is based in Elanora, QLD. |
| Integrity Electrical Ltd | 25.8km | Integrity Electrical Ltd is based in Elanora, QLD. |
| SolarEze | 26.4km | SolarEze is based in Elanora, QLD. |
| Fast Fit Solar | 28.0km | Fast Fit Solar is based in Burleigh Heads, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Wardrop Valley
Sunlight Hours in Wardrop Valley
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 56 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Wardrop Valley
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Wardrop Valley, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Warding East, WA, which is about 3503.7 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.