Wattle Ridge is located in New South Wales about 86.9 km south west of Sydney and 623.7 km south of Lyra. Wattle Ridge has a latitude of 34.3 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Wattle Ridge, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Wattle Ridge 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. Wattle Ridge is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Wattle Ridge 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 Wattle Ridge will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Wattle Ridge
| 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 Wattle Ridge by month. The maximum is 6.25 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.43 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21.91 | 6.09 |
| Feb | 19.06 | 5.29 |
| Mar | 16.29 | 4.53 |
| Apr | 13.62 | 3.78 |
| May | 10.58 | 2.94 |
| Jun | 8.76 | 2.43 |
| Jul | 9.99 | 2.78 |
| Aug | 13.24 | 3.68 |
| Sep | 16.88 | 4.69 |
| Oct | 19.78 | 5.50 |
| Nov | 21.17 | 5.88 |
| Dec | 22.50 | 6.25 |
Figures from the weather station at Badgerys Creek, which is approximately 55.8 km from Wattle Ridge.
Wattle Ridge, NSW is in the 2575 postcode area which has around 1952 solar installations under 10 kW and about 2159 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 6868 households in the 2575 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.41 kW) for about every 3.5 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Wattle Ridge.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| All Star Solar | 14.7km | All Star Solar is based in Bargo, NSW. |
| Eco Solar Supplies | 17.0km | Eco Solar Supplies is based in Bowral, NSW. |
| Simmark Southern Highlands | 19.8km | Simmark Southern Highlands is based in Bowral, NSW. |
| Empire Energy | 20.1km | Empire Energy is based in Picton, NSW. |
| LENERGY | 27.0km | LENERGY is based in Moss Vale, NSW. |
| SEYMOUR SOLAR | 27.8km | SEYMOUR SOLAR is based in Moss Vale, NSW. |
| Thirroul Solar | 31.0km | Thirroul Solar is based in Woonona, NSW. |
| Solahart Goulburn and Southern Highlands | 36.1km | Solahart Goulburn and Southern Highlands is based in Exeter, NSW. |
| CASE Statewide Solar | 37.5km | CASE Statewide Solar is based in Camden, NSW. |
| Solarblu | 39.9km | Solarblu is based in Dapto, NSW. |
| BRILLIANT SOLAR | 40.5km | BRILLIANT SOLAR is based in Dapto, NSW. |
| Iconic Solar | 41.0km | Iconic Solar is based in Cordeaux Heights, NSW. |
| Solar Run Shell Cove | 41.4km | Solar Run Shell Cove is based in Figtree, NSW. |
| Inspire Energy | 41.5km | Inspire Energy is based in Narellan, NSW. |
| Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Campbelltown | 41.8km | Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Campbelltown is based in Smeaton Grange, NSW. |
| Off Grid Electrician | 42.0km | Off Grid Electrician is based in Unanderra, NSW. |
| Living Power | 42.2km | Living Power is based in Smeaton Grange, NSW. |
| Clean Power Australia | 42.5km | Clean Power Australia is based in Unanderra, NSW. |
| Starrton | 43.5km | Starrton is based in Bomaderry, NSW. |
| Coast to Country Solar | 43.9km | Coast to Country Solar is based in Fernhill, NSW. |
| NSW Solar Hub | 44.0km | NSW Solar Hub is based in Oran Park, NSW. |
| Zane Solar Campbelltown | 44.2km | Zane Solar Campbelltown is based in Campbelltown, NSW. |
| Green Solar Solutions | 44.3km | Green Solar Solutions is based in Fairy Meadow, NSW. |
| SOLAR MISSION AUSTRALIA | | 44.4km | SOLAR MISSION AUSTRALIA | is based in Campbelltown, NSW. |
| Simmark Wollongong | 44.7km | Simmark Wollongong is based in Wollongong, NSW. |
| Macarthur Solar | 44.7km | Macarthur Solar is based in Campbelltown, NSW. |
| Birch Electrical & Solar | 45.0km | Birch Electrical & Solar is based in Bellambi, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Wattle Ridge
Sunlight Hours in Wattle Ridge
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 25 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Wattle Ridge
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.3° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Wattle Ridge, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Wattle Ridge, QLD, which is about 702.5 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.