Westgate is located in New South Wales about 3.8 km west of Sydney and 554.7 km south of Esk. Westgate has a latitude of 33.9 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Westgate, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Westgate 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. Westgate is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Westgate 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 Westgate will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Westgate
| 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 Westgate by month. The maximum is 6.39 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.37 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.71 | 6.31 |
| Feb | 19.96 | 5.55 |
| Mar | 16.79 | 4.66 |
| Apr | 13.60 | 3.78 |
| May | 10.31 | 2.86 |
| Jun | 8.53 | 2.37 |
| Jul | 9.80 | 2.72 |
| Aug | 13.15 | 3.65 |
| Sep | 16.85 | 4.68 |
| Oct | 19.86 | 5.52 |
| Nov | 21.62 | 6.01 |
| Dec | 23.00 | 6.39 |
Figures from the weather station at Sydney Observatory Hill, which is approximately 3.9 km from Westgate.
Westgate, NSW is in the 2048 postcode area which has around 224 solar installations under 10 kW and about 238 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 2120 households in the 2048 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 3.94 kW) for about every 9.5 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Westgate.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| TEC-C | 0.8km | TEC-C is based in Double Bay, NSW. |
| Brightside Solar and Electrical | 1.4km | Brightside Solar and Electrical is based in Glebe, NSW. |
| Centre for Sustainable Energy Development | 2.2km | Centre for Sustainable Energy Development is based in Darlington, NSW. |
| Australian Sciences | 2.3km | Australian Sciences is based in Burwood, NSW. |
| Aeronergy | 2.3km | Aeronergy is based in Ultimo, NSW. |
| Endless Solar | 2.4km | Endless Solar is based in Ultimo, NSW. |
| Solar Connected NSW | 2.4km | Solar Connected NSW is based in Pyrmont, NSW. |
| SunTenants | 2.5km | SunTenants is based in Chippendale, NSW. |
| Key Energy | 2.5km | Key Energy is based in Chippendale, NSW. |
| Sydney Solar Group | 2.7km | Sydney Solar Group is based in Newtown, NSW. |
| Ultimate Energy Australia | 2.7km | Ultimate Energy Australia is based in Ultimo, NSW. |
| ICC Sydney | 2.7km | ICC Sydney is based in Sydney, NSW. |
| Solar NSW | 2.8km | Solar NSW is based in Haberfield, NSW. |
| Neal Solar Systems | 2.9km | Neal Solar Systems is based in Balmain, NSW. |
| SIMPLY SOLAR NSW | 3.1km | SIMPLY SOLAR NSW is based in Sydney, NSW. |
| Solar UPS | 3.2km | Solar UPS is based in Sydney, NSW. |
| Solar Season | 3.3km | Solar Season is based in Sydney, NSW. |
| Clean Energy Reviews | Solar Power | 3.3km | Clean Energy Reviews | Solar Power is based in Dulwich Hill, NSW. |
| Mt Solar | 3.3km | Mt Solar is based in Alexandria, NSW. |
| Solar Reaction | 3.3km | Solar Reaction is based in Sydney, NSW. |
| Solar Australia | 3.3km | Solar Australia is based in Sydney, NSW. |
| Payne Solar Suppliers | 3.4km | Payne Solar Suppliers is based in Birchgrove, NSW. |
| Ecotec Australia | 3.4km | Ecotec Australia is based in Sydney, NSW. |
| Austra Solar Power | 3.4km | Austra Solar Power is based in Barangaroo, NSW. |
| On Solar Australia | 3.4km | On Solar Australia is based in Sydney, NSW. |
| Solar Ocean | | 3.4km | Solar Ocean | is based in Sydney, NSW. |
| Solarig Australia PTY | 3.4km | Solarig Australia PTY is based in Sydney, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Westgate
Sunlight Hours in Westgate
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 23 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Westgate
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 33.9° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Westgate, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Westfield, WA, which is about 3269.6 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.