Whitby is located in Western Australia about 38.9 km south of Perth and 3400.9 km west of Oman Ama. Whitby has a latitude of 32.3 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Whitby, WA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Whitby 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. Whitby is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Whitby 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 Whitby will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Whitby
| 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 Whitby by month. The maximum is 8.32 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 2.60 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29.10 | 8.08 |
| Feb | 25.65 | 7.12 |
| Mar | 20.75 | 5.76 |
| Apr | 15.11 | 4.20 |
| May | 11.28 | 3.13 |
| Jun | 9.35 | 2.60 |
| Jul | 9.94 | 2.76 |
| Aug | 13.05 | 3.63 |
| Sep | 17.13 | 4.76 |
| Oct | 22.59 | 6.27 |
| Nov | 26.77 | 7.44 |
| Dec | 29.94 | 8.32 |
Figures from the weather station at Perth, which is approximately 38.3 km from Whitby.
Whitby, WA is in the 6123 postcode area which has around 476 solar installations under 10 kW and about 487 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 706 households in the 6123 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.58 kW) for about every 1.5 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Whitby.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Absel | 6.7km | Absel is based in Byford, WA. |
| Always Solar | 12.5km | Always Solar is based in Armadale, WA. |
| Renova Solar | 12.8km | Renova Solar is based in Armadale, WA. |
| AusInd Solar | 12.8km | AusInd Solar is based in Armadale, WA. |
| ASG Global Aus | 12.8km | ASG Global Aus is based in Armadale, WA. |
| Clear View Energy Solutions | 14.1km | Clear View Energy Solutions is based in Bertram, WA. |
| Earthtrack Group | 15.7km | Earthtrack Group is based in Forrestdale, WA. |
| Integrity Installations | 16.3km | Integrity Installations is based in Forrestdale, WA. |
| Heliocol Solar W.A. | 16.4km | Heliocol Solar W.A. is based in Forrestdale, WA. |
| Perth Solar Services | 16.4km | Perth Solar Services is based in Forrestdale, WA. |
| Onedex Power & Water | 16.6km | Onedex Power & Water is based in Kelmscott, WA. |
| Ausi Solar | 16.7km | Ausi Solar is based in Champion Lakes, WA. |
| Renew Energy Solar Perth | 17.6km | Renew Energy Solar Perth is based in Forrestdale, WA. |
| Solar Naturally | 17.7km | Solar Naturally is based in Forrestdale, WA. |
| Future Solar WA - Solar Power Systems Installation & Repair | 17.9km | Future Solar WA - Solar Power Systems Installation & Repair is based in Baldivis, WA. |
| Sunnova Solar Solutions | 18.1km | Sunnova Solar Solutions is based in Piara Waters, WA. |
| Red Earth Energy | 19.3km | Red Earth Energy is based in Baldivis, WA. |
| JD SOLAR SERVICES | 19.4km | JD SOLAR SERVICES is based in Camillo, WA. |
| Induced Electrical | 22.0km | Induced Electrical is based in Rockingham, WA. |
| Technaus Solar - Perth | 22.1km | Technaus Solar - Perth is based in Canning Vale, WA. |
| Power Breeze | 22.1km | Power Breeze is based in Canning Vale, WA. |
| Perth Solar Systems | 22.4km | Perth Solar Systems is based in Canning Vale, WA. |
| Sola Hub Technologies | Solar System Installation | Solar Panels Perth | 22.4km | Sola Hub Technologies | Solar System Installation | Solar Panels Perth is based in Cockburn Central, WA. |
| Solar Lyght | 23.0km | Solar Lyght is based in Gosnells, WA. |
| AICA Energy | 23.4km | AICA Energy is based in Cockburn Central, WA. |
| The Green Energy Company Pty Limited | 23.9km | The Green Energy Company Pty Limited is based in Jandakot, WA. |
| AMPTRON | 24.0km | AMPTRON is based in Port Kennedy, WA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Whitby
Sunlight Hours in Whitby
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 15 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Whitby
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 32.3° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Whitby, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Whirily, VIC, which is about 2508.7 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.