Washpool is located in Queensland about 48.6 km south west of Brisbane and 12.2 km north of Wyaralong. Washpool has a latitude of 27.8 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Washpool, QLD
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 6.61 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.23 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.36 | 6.49 |
| Feb | 20.96 | 5.82 |
| Mar | 18.81 | 5.22 |
| Apr | 16.28 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.25 | 3.68 |
| Jun | 11.62 | 3.23 |
| Jul | 12.87 | 3.58 |
| Aug | 15.83 | 4.40 |
| Sep | 19.13 | 5.31 |
| Oct | 21.29 | 5.91 |
| Nov | 23.27 | 6.46 |
| Dec | 23.81 | 6.61 |
Figures from the weather station at Glenlogan, which is approximately 24.4 km from Washpool.
Washpool, QLD is in the 4309 postcode area which has around 675 solar installations under 10 kW and about 743 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 1378 households in the 4309 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.20 kW) for about every 2.0 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Washpool.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Sonic Solutions | 16.8km | Solar Sonic Solutions is based in South Ripley, QLD. |
| Ozzie Solar Clean | 19.0km | Ozzie Solar Clean is based in Flinders View, QLD. |
| Queensland Solar Energy Professionals | 20.8km | Queensland Solar Energy Professionals is based in Raceview, QLD. |
| Ipswich Solar Panels | 21.0km | Ipswich Solar Panels is based in Redbank Plains, QLD. |
| Sunleaf Solar | 21.2km | Sunleaf Solar is based in Redbank Plains, QLD. |
| Sunfeeds Solar - Residential & Commercial Solar Systems Installation Company | 23.2km | Sunfeeds Solar - Residential & Commercial Solar Systems Installation Company is based in Brookwater, QLD. |
| MPA Energy Solutions | 24.0km | MPA Energy Solutions is based in Ipswich, QLD. |
| Excelonics | 24.0km | Excelonics is based in Ipswich, QLD. |
| Watts Up Solar & Electrical | 24.8km | Watts Up Solar & Electrical is based in Collingwood Park, QLD. |
| Green Monkey Solar & Battery Power | 25.0km | Green Monkey Solar & Battery Power is based in Collingwood Park, QLD. |
| DCI Electrics | 25.7km | DCI Electrics is based in Collingwood Park, QLD. |
| Simply Solar | 26.3km | Simply Solar is based in Redland Bay, QLD. |
| Greenbank Solar | 26.5km | Greenbank Solar is based in Greenbank, QLD. |
| Techno Solar | 27.0km | Techno Solar is based in Jimboomba, QLD. |
| Battery Solar Guru | 27.3km | Battery Solar Guru is based in Collingwood Park, QLD. |
| Brighter Solar Solutions | 27.9km | Brighter Solar Solutions is based in Jimboomba, QLD. |
| Xpert Energy | 28.3km | Xpert Energy is based in Camira, QLD. |
| Sanelite Solar Pvt Ltd | 28.8km | Sanelite Solar Pvt Ltd is based in Runcorn, QLD. |
| Evolution Solar Experts | 29.0km | Evolution Solar Experts is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| LC Energy | 29.4km | LC Energy is based in Goodna, QLD. |
| GOAL SOLAR | 29.8km | GOAL SOLAR is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| Sungreen solutions | 29.8km | Sungreen solutions is based in Beaudesert, QLD. |
| De Energy | 30.8km | De Energy is based in Kerry, QLD. |
| Hush Energy - Brisbane Solar Power | 30.8km | Hush Energy - Brisbane Solar Power is based in Wacol, QLD. |
| green energy solar solutions | 31.6km | green energy solar solutions is based in Heathwood, QLD. |
| Coolsolar Solutions | 31.6km | Coolsolar Solutions is based in Heathwood, QLD. |
| Michael TN Electrician Air conditioning Solar | 31.6km | Michael TN Electrician Air conditioning Solar is based in Forest Lake, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Washpool
Sunlight Hours in Washpool
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 53 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 27.8° 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, NSW, which is about 510.6 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.