Whiteside is located in Queensland about 25.2 km north of Brisbane and 11.3 km north of Draper. Whiteside has a latitude of 27.3 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Whiteside, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Whiteside 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. Whiteside is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Whiteside 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 Whiteside will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Whiteside
| 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 Whiteside by month. The maximum is 6.96 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.29 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25.04 | 6.95 |
| Feb | 22.16 | 6.16 |
| Mar | 19.88 | 5.52 |
| Apr | 16.80 | 4.67 |
| May | 13.53 | 3.76 |
| Jun | 11.84 | 3.29 |
| Jul | 13.28 | 3.69 |
| Aug | 16.47 | 4.58 |
| Sep | 20.20 | 5.61 |
| Oct | 22.53 | 6.26 |
| Nov | 24.67 | 6.85 |
| Dec | 25.04 | 6.96 |
Figures from the weather station at Brisbane Aerodrome, which is approximately 24.7 km from Whiteside.
Whiteside, QLD is in the 4503 postcode area which has around 7516 solar installations under 10 kW and about 7838 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 21149 households in the 4503 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.32 kW) for about every 2.8 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Whiteside.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Karma Electrical | 3.1km | Karma Electrical is based in Petrie, QLD. |
| EMW Electrical | 4.3km | EMW Electrical is based in Petrie, QLD. |
| Uni-Industries | 6.4km | Uni-Industries is based in Lawnton, QLD. |
| Cut Price Solar | 6.5km | Cut Price Solar is based in Lawnton, QLD. |
| Springers Solar | 6.5km | Springers Solar is based in Lawnton, QLD. |
| Krannich Solar Brisbane | 7.2km | Krannich Solar Brisbane is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| Solar Bollard Lighting | 7.6km | Solar Bollard Lighting is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| Go Energy Solutions | 7.8km | Go Energy Solutions is based in North Lakes, QLD. |
| Instyle Solar Queensland | 8.3km | Instyle Solar Queensland is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| Sovereign Solar | 8.4km | Sovereign Solar is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| Apex Solar Group | 8.4km | Apex Solar Group is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| Platinum Electricians Moreton Bay | 8.7km | Platinum Electricians Moreton Bay is based in Narangba, QLD. |
| SOLAR STORE | 8.7km | SOLAR STORE is based in North Lakes, QLD. |
| Sino Energy Trading Pty Limited | 9.0km | Sino Energy Trading Pty Limited is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| SolarXpress | 9.1km | SolarXpress is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| Xpress Industries | 9.1km | Xpress Industries is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| Macdonald Air and Electrical | 9.1km | Macdonald Air and Electrical is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| Solar Prime | 9.2km | Solar Prime is based in Griffin, QLD. |
| Solar Powered Electric Gate Openers | 9.3km | Solar Powered Electric Gate Openers is based in North Lakes, QLD. |
| Australian Solar Power Consultants | 9.5km | Australian Solar Power Consultants is based in Burpengary, QLD. |
| Surge It Solar and Electrical | 9.7km | Surge It Solar and Electrical is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| Expert Electrical - Solar Power, Aircon and Electrical | 9.9km | Expert Electrical - Solar Power, Aircon and Electrical is based in Brendale, QLD. |
| SG Wholesale | 10.2km | SG Wholesale is based in Archerfield, QLD. |
| All Brisbane Electrical | 10.4km | All Brisbane Electrical is based in Albany Creek, QLD. |
| Offgrid Division | 10.4km | Offgrid Division is based in Albany Creek, QLD. |
| Techno Solar. | 11.5km | Techno Solar. is based in Mango Hill, QLD. |
| SkyLab Group Australia | 12.2km | SkyLab Group Australia is based in Samford Valley, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Whiteside
Sunlight Hours in Whiteside
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 51 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Whiteside
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.3° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Whiteside, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Whites Valley, SA, which is about 1632.3 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.