Widgee is located in Queensland about 150.8 km north west of Brisbane and 11.1 km south of Lower Wonga. Widgee has a latitude of 26.2 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Widgee, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Widgee 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 is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Widgee 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 will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Widgee
| 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 Widgee 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 69.3 km from Widgee.
Widgee, 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. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
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 27 solar installers near to or in Widgee.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Island Energy - Gympie | 22.4km | Island Energy - Gympie is based in Gympie, QLD. |
| Allways Earth | 23.8km | Allways Earth is based in Gympie, QLD. |
| Cooloola Solar Systems | 24.9km | Cooloola Solar Systems is based in Victory Heights, QLD. |
| Stephs Commercial Solar | 25.1km | Stephs Commercial Solar is based in Gunalda, QLD. |
| RedEarth Energy Storage Gympie and South Burnett | 37.9km | RedEarth Energy Storage Gympie and South Burnett is based in Gympie, QLD. |
| STAND ALONE SOLAR | 55.0km | STAND ALONE SOLAR is based in Kenilworth, QLD. |
| Raffin Electrical Contractors | 56.9km | Raffin Electrical Contractors is based in Wondai, QLD. |
| Go Elite Electrical | 59.6km | Go Elite Electrical is based in Belli Park, QLD. |
| Keystones Electrical | 60.3km | Keystones Electrical is based in Eumundi, QLD. |
| Island Energy QLD | 60.4km | Island Energy QLD is based in Tewantin, QLD. |
| Celtic Solar Electrical | 63.1km | Celtic Solar Electrical is based in Verrierdale, QLD. |
| Ecoast Energy | 63.1km | Ecoast Energy is based in North Arm, QLD. |
| Buddy Norris Electrical | 64.5km | Buddy Norris Electrical is based in Doonan, QLD. |
| SALT Solar | 64.8km | SALT Solar is based in Noosaville, QLD. |
| Home and Energy | 64.9km | Home and Energy is based in Noosaville, QLD. |
| Corona Solar | 68.4km | Corona Solar is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
| In Flow Solar Co | 68.7km | In Flow Solar Co is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
| Evolution Solar Kingaroy | 68.8km | Evolution Solar Kingaroy is based in Kingaroy, QLD. |
| EnergyOptions | 68.9km | EnergyOptions is based in Noosa Heads, QLD. |
| AMG Electrical Solutions | 69.1km | AMG Electrical Solutions is based in Kingaroy, QLD. |
| Solar Panel Installers Sunshine Coast | Circuit Alert | 69.9km | Solar Panel Installers Sunshine Coast | Circuit Alert is based in Nambour, QLD. |
| Clean Solar and Electrical | 70.2km | Clean Solar and Electrical is based in Peregian Springs, QLD. |
| Sunshine Coast Solar Solutions | 70.7km | Sunshine Coast Solar Solutions is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Coastal Solar Sunshine Coast | 71.1km | Coastal Solar Sunshine Coast is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| ENOPTE | Home and Commercial Solar Installers & Energy Solutions | 71.5km | ENOPTE | Home and Commercial Solar Installers & Energy Solutions is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Solahart Sunshine Coast | 71.6km | Solahart Sunshine Coast is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
| Hemisphere Solar & Electrical | 71.7km | Hemisphere Solar & Electrical is based in Coolum Beach, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Widgee
Sunlight Hours in Widgee
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
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, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Widden, NSW, which is about 715.5 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.