Weyba Downs is located in Queensland about 113.0 km north of Brisbane and 11.4 km north east of Ninderry. Weyba Downs has a latitude of 26.4 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Weyba Downs, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Weyba Downs 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. Weyba Downs is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Weyba Downs 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 Weyba Downs will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Weyba Downs
| 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 Weyba Downs by month. The maximum is 6.41 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.30 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22.66 | 6.30 |
| Feb | 20.24 | 5.62 |
| Mar | 18.25 | 5.07 |
| Apr | 16.20 | 4.50 |
| May | 13.41 | 3.72 |
| Jun | 11.88 | 3.30 |
| Jul | 13.17 | 3.66 |
| Aug | 16.02 | 4.45 |
| Sep | 19.30 | 5.36 |
| Oct | 21.01 | 5.84 |
| Nov | 22.90 | 6.36 |
| Dec | 23.06 | 6.41 |
Figures from the weather station at Nambour, which is approximately 24.1 km from Weyba Downs.
Weyba Downs, QLD is in the 4562 postcode area which has around 1917 solar installations under 10 kW and about 2155 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 3165 households in the 4562 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.42 kW) for about every 1.7 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Weyba Downs.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Home and Energy | 3.8km | Home and Energy is based in Noosaville, QLD. |
| SALT Solar | 3.9km | SALT Solar is based in Noosaville, QLD. |
| Buddy Norris Electrical | 4.0km | Buddy Norris Electrical is based in Doonan, QLD. |
| Clean Solar and Electrical | 4.5km | Clean Solar and Electrical is based in Peregian Springs, QLD. |
| Eco-Logic Energy | 5.3km | Eco-Logic Energy is based in Peregian Beach, QLD. |
| Corona Solar | 5.4km | Corona Solar is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
| Celtic Solar Electrical | 5.9km | Celtic Solar Electrical is based in Verrierdale, QLD. |
| EnergyOptions | 7.0km | EnergyOptions is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
| In Flow Solar Co | 7.2km | In Flow Solar Co is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
| Sunshine Coast Solar Solutions | 7.7km | Sunshine Coast Solar Solutions is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Coastal Solar Sunshine Coast | 8.0km | Coastal Solar Sunshine Coast is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Solahart Sunshine Coast | 8.0km | Solahart Sunshine Coast is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Hemisphere Solar & Electrical | 8.2km | Hemisphere Solar & Electrical is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| ENOPTE | Home and Commercial Solar Installers & Energy Solutions | 8.2km | ENOPTE | Home and Commercial Solar Installers & Energy Solutions is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Island Energy QLD | 9.2km | Island Energy QLD is based in Tewantin, QLD. |
| Keystones Electrical | 9.4km | Keystones Electrical is based in Eumundi, QLD. |
| Andy Johnson Electrical Services | 9.4km | Andy Johnson Electrical Services is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Ignite Solar | 10.0km | Ignite Solar is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Ecoast Energy | 10.1km | Ecoast Energy is based in North Arm, QLD. |
| Ocean Breeze Airconditioning and Solar Power | 13.4km | Ocean Breeze Airconditioning and Solar Power is based in Yaroomba, QLD. |
| Renew Energy Solutions | 14.6km | Renew Energy Solutions is based in Marcoola, QLD. |
| POWERPRO Australia | 17.7km | POWERPRO Australia is based in Bli Bli, QLD. |
| Solazone Queensland | 18.0km | Solazone Queensland is based in Marcoola, QLD. |
| Global Solar Solutions | 18.2km | Global Solar Solutions is based in Bli Bli, QLD. |
| Go Elite Electrical | 18.2km | Go Elite Electrical is based in Belli Park, QLD. |
| Sunshine Coast Solar & Battery | 20.2km | Sunshine Coast Solar & Battery is based in Mudjimba, QLD. |
| AHLEC Solar & Electrical | 21.4km | AHLEC Solar & Electrical is based in Diddillibah, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Weyba Downs
Sunlight Hours in Weyba Downs
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 47 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Weyba Downs
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 26.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Weyba Downs, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Wetuppa, NSW, which is about 1319.1 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.