Are Solar Panels Worth It In Waterford West?

Waterford West is located in Queensland about 27.0 km south of Brisbane and 11.0 km north west of Yatala. Waterford West has a latitude of 27.7 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Waterford West, QLD

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

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

Solar Power Rebate for Waterford West

Rebate for Waterford West 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 Waterford West by month. The maximum is 6.61 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.23 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Waterford West
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan23.366.49
Feb20.965.82
Mar18.815.22
Apr16.284.52
May13.253.68
Jun11.623.23
Jul12.873.58
Aug15.834.40
Sep19.135.31
Oct21.295.91
Nov23.276.46
Dec23.816.61

Figures from the weather station at Glenlogan, which is approximately 20.2 km from Waterford West.

Waterford West, QLD is in the 4133 postcode area which has around 3184 solar installations under 10 kW and about 3384 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.

With an estimated 7726 households in the 4133 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.15 kW) for about every 2.4 dwellings.

Here are 26 solar installers near to or in Waterford West.

Solar Installers near toWaterford West
NameDistanceDetails
Sun Solar Australia0.8kmSun Solar Australia is based in Waterford West, QLD.
brisbane solar energy1.2kmbrisbane solar energy is based in Waterford West, QLD.
Mercury Solar Systems3.0kmMercury Solar Systems is based in Logan Reserve, QLD.
Qis Energy3.0kmQis Energy is based in Kingston, QLD.
Sustainable Solar Solutions3.3kmSustainable Solar Solutions is based in Meadowbrook, QLD.
Taylor Energy3.3kmTaylor Energy is based in Meadowbrook, QLD.
Solar Run Bellbird Park3.4kmSolar Run Bellbird Park is based in Bethania, QLD.
RAYNERGY4.8kmRAYNERGY is based in Park Ridge, QLD.
Electrical Lightbringers | Solar Panel Installers | Solar Retailers | electrical contractors4.8kmElectrical Lightbringers | Solar Panel Installers | Solar Retailers | electrical contractors is based in Crestmead, QLD.
Sunworks Solar Solutions5.0kmSunworks Solar Solutions is based in Marsden, QLD.
Blue Sun Group5.5kmBlue Sun Group is based in Crestmead, QLD.
SolarArk Australia (Queensland)5.5kmSolarArk Australia (Queensland) is based in Shailer Park, QLD.
Switch Solar Solutions5.8kmSwitch Solar Solutions is based in Shailer Park, QLD.
Solar Savings Now.5.9kmSolar Savings Now. is based in Loganholme, QLD.
AusOne Solar5.9kmAusOne Solar is based in Berrinba, QLD.
GI Energy6.2kmGI Energy is based in Loganholme, QLD.
The Energy Depot6.3kmThe Energy Depot is based in Kings Park, NSW.
Solarwise6.4kmSolarwise is based in Loganholme, QLD.
Quality solar Panels - trusted solar company7.0kmQuality solar Panels - trusted solar company is based in Woodridge, QLD.
Techno Solar Australia7.0kmTechno Solar Australia is based in Woodridge, QLD.
Brisbane Solar Panel7.3kmBrisbane Solar Panel is based in Springwood, QLD.
SOLAR MINER7.5kmSOLAR MINER is based in Beenleigh, QLD.
BEST SOLAR AUSTRALIA7.8kmBEST SOLAR AUSTRALIA is based in Drewvale, QLD.
Sunboost8.1kmSunboost is based in Underwood, QLD.
Apollo Solar - Brisbane8.1kmApollo Solar - Brisbane is based in Logan City, QLD.
GoRun Solar8.1kmGoRun Solar is based in Browns Plains, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Waterford West

Sunlight Hours in Waterford West

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 Waterford West

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.7° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Waterford West, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Waterford Park, VIC, which is about 1307.7 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.