Whetstone is located in Queensland about 246.7 km south west of Brisbane and 49.3 km south west of Oman Ama. Whetstone has a latitude of 28.6 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Whetstone, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Whetstone 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. Whetstone is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Whetstone 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 Whetstone will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Whetstone
| 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 Whetstone by month. The maximum is 7.21 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.21 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.87 | 7.18 |
| Feb | 23.24 | 6.45 |
| Mar | 20.54 | 5.71 |
| Apr | 17.15 | 4.76 |
| May | 13.49 | 3.75 |
| Jun | 11.57 | 3.21 |
| Jul | 12.57 | 3.49 |
| Aug | 15.96 | 4.43 |
| Sep | 19.50 | 5.42 |
| Oct | 22.60 | 6.28 |
| Nov | 24.93 | 6.93 |
| Dec | 25.97 | 7.21 |
Figures from the weather station at Inglewood, which is approximately 11.8 km from Whetstone.
Whetstone, QLD is in the 4387 postcode area which has around 167 solar installations under 10 kW and about 203 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 611 households in the 4387 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.40 kW) for about every 3.7 dwellings.
Here are 19 solar installers in or near toWhetstone. There are also a few further away.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Knights Electrical Services (QLD) | 86.8km | Knights Electrical Services (QLD) is based in Millmerran, QLD. |
| Solar and Batteries Direct | 87.5km | Solar and Batteries Direct is based in Millmerran, QLD. |
| Solar Blessing | 107.0km | Solar Blessing is based in Stanthorpe, QLD. |
| Gathered Energy | 109.8km | Gathered Energy is based in Applethorpe, QLD. |
| Run On Sun Australia | 115.9km | Run On Sun Australia is based in Emmaville, NSW. |
| Warwick Solar Panels | 119.8km | Warwick Solar Panels is based in Warwick, QLD. |
| Gwydir Water Services | 120.3km | Gwydir Water Services is based in Delungra, NSW. |
| Sapphire City Solar & Electrical - Inverell | 135.7km | Sapphire City Solar & Electrical - Inverell is based in Inverell, NSW. |
| Greenultimate - Solar Panels Sydney | 139.0km | Greenultimate - Solar Panels Sydney is based in Moree, NSW. |
| YellowDot Energy | 139.7km | YellowDot Energy is based in Moree, NSW. |
| Plan A Electrical | 140.0km | Plan A Electrical is based in Moree, NSW. |
| AIRLEC AUSTRALIA - SOLAR AIR CONDITIONING & ELECTRICAL | 142.1km | AIRLEC AUSTRALIA - SOLAR AIR CONDITIONING & ELECTRICAL is based in Aubigny, QLD. |
| ManCave Green Energy | 149.1km | ManCave Green Energy is based in Tara, QLD. |
| Electrical Sensations - Solar Power Professionals | 151.2km | Electrical Sensations - Solar Power Professionals is based in Drayton, QLD. |
| EcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Toowoomba | 152.8km | EcoKleenSolar Solar Panel Cleaning Inspections Bird Proofing Toowoomba is based in Middle Ridge, QLD. |
| AllSafe Darling Downs | 153.7km | AllSafe Darling Downs is based in Toowoomba City, QLD. |
| Swift Energy Group | 154.0km | Swift Energy Group is based in Glenvale, QLD. |
| Green & Gold Solar Australia | 154.0km | Green & Gold Solar Australia is based in Narangba, QLD. |
| SOLAR SPIRIT - Solar Panels Wilsonton | 154.7km | SOLAR SPIRIT - Solar Panels Wilsonton is based in Wilsonton, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Whetstone
Sunlight Hours in Whetstone
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 57 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Whetstone
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 28.6° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Whetstone, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Wherrol Flat, NSW, which is about 380.6 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.