Washpool is located in New South Wales about 212.9 km south of Brisbane and 73.4 km south east of Lyra. Washpool has a latitude of 29.3 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Washpool, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Washpool 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. Washpool is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Washpool 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 Washpool will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Washpool
| 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 Washpool 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 115.5 km from Washpool.
Washpool, NSW is in the 2460 postcode area which has around 5021 solar installations under 10 kW and about 5409 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 12512 households in the 2460 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.34 kW) for about every 2.5 dwellings.
Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Washpool.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| All About Solar | 65.4km | All About Solar is based in Pillar Valley, NSW. |
| Jcn Energy | 67.8km | Jcn Energy is based in Grafton, NSW. |
| The Solar Collective | 68.9km | The Solar Collective is based in Grafton, NSW. |
| Run On Sun Australia | 75.1km | Run On Sun Australia is based in Emmaville, NSW. |
| JDZ Solar and Electrical | 80.4km | JDZ Solar and Electrical is based in Casino, NSW. |
| Maclean Auto Electrical Solar World | 81.2km | Maclean Auto Electrical Solar World is based in Maclean, NSW. |
| Solar Blessing | 83.3km | Solar Blessing is based in Stanthorpe, QLD. |
| Northern Rivers Renewable Energy | 83.6km | Northern Rivers Renewable Energy is based in Minnie Water, NSW. |
| Gathered Energy | 84.4km | Gathered Energy is based in Applethorpe, QLD. |
| GZED Electrical | 89.2km | GZED Electrical is based in Palmers Island, NSW. |
| Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Yamba | 93.6km | Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Yamba is based in Yamba, NSW. |
| JMB Solar Solutions | 93.6km | JMB Solar Solutions is based in Yamba, NSW. |
| The Solar Shop | 93.6km | The Solar Shop is based in South Grafton, NSW. |
| 24 Hour Solar Power | 100.7km | 24 Hour Solar Power is based in Lismore, NSW. |
| Northern Rivers Solar & Electrical | 102.3km | Northern Rivers Solar & Electrical is based in South Lismore, NSW. |
| sun energy experts | 102.5km | sun energy experts is based in Lismore, NSW. |
| Solahart Far North Coast | 102.6km | Solahart Far North Coast is based in East Lismore, NSW. |
| Nickel Energy | 102.7km | Nickel Energy is based in Lismore, NSW. |
| Juno Energy | 108.3km | Juno Energy is based in Byron Bay, NSW. |
| Coastwide Solar NSW | 108.4km | Coastwide Solar NSW is based in Goonellabah, NSW. |
| ProSolar Australia | 110.7km | ProSolar Australia is based in Bexhill, NSW. |
| Rainbow Power Company | 113.3km | Rainbow Power Company is based in Nimbin, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Washpool
Sunlight Hours in Washpool
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 0 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Washpool
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 29.3° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Washpool, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Washpool, QLD, which is about 166.9 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.