Wilkawatt is located in South Australia about 167.1 km east of Adelaide and 1291.0 km south west of Oman Ama. Wilkawatt has a latitude of 35.4 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Wilkawatt, SA
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Wilkawatt 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. Wilkawatt is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Wilkawatt 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 Wilkawatt will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Wilkawatt
| 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 Wilkawatt by month. The maximum is 7.72 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.37 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.78 | 7.72 |
| Feb | 24.60 | 6.83 |
| Mar | 20.07 | 5.57 |
| Apr | 14.53 | 4.04 |
| May | 10.38 | 2.88 |
| Jun | 8.52 | 2.37 |
| Jul | 9.33 | 2.59 |
| Aug | 12.47 | 3.46 |
| Sep | 16.61 | 4.61 |
| Oct | 21.53 | 5.98 |
| Nov | 25.11 | 6.97 |
| Dec | 27.32 | 7.59 |
Figures from the weather station at Loxton, which is approximately 106.8 km from Wilkawatt.
Wilkawatt, SA is in the 5301 postcode area which has around 118 solar installations under 10 kW and about 122 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 381 households in the 5301 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.81 kW) for about every 3.2 dwellings.
Here are 19 solar installers in or near toWilkawatt. There are also a few further away.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| KPW Solutions | 63.4km | KPW Solutions is based in Tintinara, SA. |
| Efficient Electrical & AirConditioning | 83.1km | Efficient Electrical & AirConditioning is based in Tailem Bend, SA. |
| Electrical Pro | 100.2km | Electrical Pro is based in Murray Bridge, SA. |
| Ash Monty Electrical | 104.1km | Ash Monty Electrical is based in Loxton, SA. |
| Creative Pools & Landscaping | 104.2km | Creative Pools & Landscaping is based in Loxton, SA. |
| Climat Air Conditioning & Solar | 106.2km | Climat Air Conditioning & Solar is based in Holden Hill, SA. |
| Bordertown Pumps & Refrigeration | 109.3km | Bordertown Pumps & Refrigeration is based in Bordertown, SA. |
| GB Electrical | 136.9km | GB Electrical is based in Waikerie, SA. |
| YES Energy | 138.1km | YES Energy is based in Paringa, SA. |
| Redmud Green Energy | 138.1km | Redmud Green Energy is based in Paringa, SA. |
| YES Solar | 138.1km | YES Solar is based in Paringa, SA. |
| Australia Moore Energy (Solar and Battery Solutions） | 138.4km | Australia Moore Energy (Solar and Battery Solutions） is based in Mount Barker, SA. |
| Solar Wholesalers | 138.8km | Solar Wholesalers is based in Mount Barker, SA. |
| Quark Solar | 140.6km | Quark Solar is based in Littlehampton, SA. |
| Prime Energy Plus | 140.8km | Prime Energy Plus is based in Mount Barker, SA. |
| The Air Conditioning Guys | 144.9km | The Air Conditioning Guys is based in Goolwa, SA. |
| TFA Solar | 151.9km | TFA Solar is based in Carey Gully, SA. |
| Design Ecology | 155.0km | Design Ecology is based in Stirling, SA. |
| Sparkwire Solar & Electrical | 155.4km | Sparkwire Solar & Electrical is based in Hayborough, SA. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Wilkawatt
Sunlight Hours in Wilkawatt
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 31 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Wilkawatt
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 35.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Wilkawatt, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Wilgoyne, WA, which is about 2100.8 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.