Are Solar Panels Worth It In Widgee Crossing South?

Widgee Crossing South is located in Queensland about 146.7 km north of Brisbane and 11.3 km north west of Lagoon Pocket. Widgee Crossing South has a latitude of 26.2 degrees South.

How much is the rebate for solar panels in Widgee Crossing South, QLD

The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Widgee Crossing South 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. Widgee Crossing South is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.

This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Widgee Crossing South 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 Widgee Crossing South will be reduced. It goes down every year.

Solar Power Rebate for Widgee Crossing South

Rebate for Widgee Crossing South Solar Systems
System SizeST CertsValue
3 kW29$1157.10
4 kW38$1516.20
5 kW48$1915.20
6 kW58$2314.20
6.6 kW63$2513.70
10 kW96$3830.40
12 kW116$4628.40
15 kW145$5785.50

Here's about how much Solar Energy falls on Widgee Crossing South by month. The maximum is 6.41 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.30 kWh/M2 during June.

Daily Energy Per Square Metre in Widgee Crossing South
MonthEnergy MJ/M2kWh/M2
Jan22.666.30
Feb20.245.62
Mar18.255.07
Apr16.204.50
May13.413.72
Jun11.883.30
Jul13.173.66
Aug16.024.45
Sep19.305.36
Oct21.015.84
Nov22.906.36
Dec23.066.41

Figures from the weather station at Nambour, which is approximately 59.3 km from Widgee Crossing South.

Widgee Crossing South, QLD is in the 4570 postcode area which has around 9874 solar installations under 10 kW and about 10555 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.

With an estimated 19822 households in the 4570 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.16 kW) for about every 2.0 dwellings.

Here are 22 solar installers near to or in Widgee Crossing South.

Solar Installers near toWidgee Crossing South
NameDistanceDetails
Island Energy - Gympie5.1kmIsland Energy - Gympie is based in Gympie, QLD.
Allways Earth6.2kmAllways Earth is based in Gympie, QLD.
Cooloola Solar Systems7.5kmCooloola Solar Systems is based in Victory Heights, QLD.
Stephs Commercial Solar25.0kmStephs Commercial Solar is based in Gunalda, QLD.
Island Energy QLD44.7kmIsland Energy QLD is based in Tewantin, QLD.
RedEarth Energy Storage Gympie and South Burnett46.2kmRedEarth Energy Storage Gympie and South Burnett is based in Gympie, QLD.
Keystones Electrical46.9kmKeystones Electrical is based in Eumundi, QLD.
Go Elite Electrical48.5kmGo Elite Electrical is based in Belli Park, QLD.
Celtic Solar Electrical49.2kmCeltic Solar Electrical is based in Verrierdale, QLD.
SALT Solar49.6kmSALT Solar is based in Noosaville, QLD.
Home and Energy49.7kmHome and Energy is based in Noosaville, QLD.
STAND ALONE SOLAR49.9kmSTAND ALONE SOLAR is based in Kenilworth, QLD.
Ecoast Energy50.2kmEcoast Energy is based in North Arm, QLD.
Buddy Norris Electrical50.4kmBuddy Norris Electrical is based in Doonan, QLD.
Corona Solar52.9kmCorona Solar is based in Noosa Heads, QLD.
In Flow Solar Co53.0kmIn Flow Solar Co is based in Noosa Heads, QLD.
EnergyOptions53.2kmEnergyOptions is based in Noosa Heads, QLD.
Clean Solar and Electrical55.9kmClean Solar and Electrical is based in Peregian Springs, QLD.
Sunshine Coast Solar Solutions57.0kmSunshine Coast Solar Solutions is based in Coolum Beach, QLD.
Coastal Solar Sunshine Coast57.5kmCoastal Solar Sunshine Coast is based in Coolum Beach, QLD.
Eco-Logic Energy57.5kmEco-Logic Energy is based in Peregian Beach, QLD.
ENOPTE | Home and Commercial Solar Installers & Energy Solutions57.9kmENOPTE | Home and Commercial Solar Installers & Energy Solutions is based in Coolum Beach, QLD.

Solar Panel Businesses Near to Widgee Crossing South

Sunlight Hours in Widgee Crossing South

The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 46 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.

Figures calculated for 15th of the month.

Solar Panel Angle in Widgee Crossing South

It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 26.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.

Next, after Widgee Crossing South, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Widgee Crossing North, QLD, which is about 1.9 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.