Wilston is located in Queensland about 3.5 km north of Brisbane and 11.1 km south east of Albany Creek. Wilston has a latitude of 27.4 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Wilston, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Wilston 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. Wilston is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Wilston 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 Wilston will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Wilston
| 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 Wilston by month. The maximum is 6.67 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.26 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.60 | 6.55 |
| Feb | 21.10 | 5.86 |
| Mar | 18.70 | 5.19 |
| Apr | 16.26 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.37 | 3.71 |
| Jun | 11.74 | 3.26 |
| Jul | 13.07 | 3.63 |
| Aug | 16.05 | 4.46 |
| Sep | 19.44 | 5.40 |
| Oct | 21.55 | 5.99 |
| Nov | 23.68 | 6.58 |
| Dec | 24.00 | 6.67 |
Figures from the weather station at Brisbane, which is approximately 3.5 km from Wilston.
Wilston, QLD is in the 4051 postcode area which has around 2793 solar installations under 10 kW and about 3053 total installations including large scale solar. In comparison there are about 105107 small solar installations in the Gold Coast region.
With an estimated 8741 households in the 4051 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.40 kW) for about every 3.1 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Wilston.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| iGreen Energy - Solar Company QLD | 1.0km | iGreen Energy - Solar Company QLD is based in Herston, QLD. |
| AUSSIE SOLAR WAREHOUSE | 1.4km | AUSSIE SOLAR WAREHOUSE is based in Windsor, QLD. |
| Solar Sphere | 1.9km | Solar Sphere is based in Kelvin Grove, QLD. |
| SV Solar - Solar Panel installation in Brisbane | 2.0km | SV Solar - Solar Panel installation in Brisbane is based in Lutwyche, QLD. |
| iinergy - Brisbane Office | 2.2km | iinergy - Brisbane Office is based in Albion, QLD. |
| Infinity Solar | 2.7km | Infinity Solar is based in Red Hill, QLD. |
| Solahart Brisbane North | 2.7km | Solahart Brisbane North is based in Stafford, QLD. |
| Australian Solar Network | 2.8km | Australian Solar Network is based in Fortitude Valley, QLD. |
| Solari Energy | 2.8km | Solari Energy is based in Spring Hill, QLD. |
| Ramp Solar. | 2.8km | Ramp Solar. is based in Spring Hill, QLD. |
| Optimum Solar Energy | 2.9km | Optimum Solar Energy is based in Enoggera, QLD. |
| Planet Ark Power | 3.0km | Planet Ark Power is based in Enoggera, QLD. |
| Hitech Solar | 3.0km | Hitech Solar is based in Spring Hill, QLD. |
| Nexa Solar Australia - Solar Retailer & Installations | 3.4km | Nexa Solar Australia - Solar Retailer & Installations is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Smart House Solar | Residential & Commercial Solar Power Systems Installations Company | 3.4km | Smart House Solar | Residential & Commercial Solar Power Systems Installations Company is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Infinite Energy - Solar Power Brisbane | 3.7km | Infinite Energy - Solar Power Brisbane is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Halcol Energy - Brisbane Solar | 3.8km | Halcol Energy - Brisbane Solar is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Gnowee Solar | 3.8km | Gnowee Solar is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| SOLAR POWER PURCHASE | 4.0km | SOLAR POWER PURCHASE is based in New Farm, QLD. |
| Trusted Solar Brisbane | 4.0km | Trusted Solar Brisbane is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Sunny Sky Solar | 4.0km | Sunny Sky Solar is based in Brisbane, QLD. |
| Solar Harbour | 4.0km | Solar Harbour is based in Milton, QLD. |
| HYBRID SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS | 4.2km | HYBRID SOLAR ENERGY SOLUTIONS is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Solar Point | 4.2km | Solar Point is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Solar Masters | 4.2km | Solar Masters is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Dream Solar | 4.2km | Dream Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
| Quick Solar | 4.2km | Quick Solar is based in Milton, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Wilston
Sunlight Hours in Wilston
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 Wilston
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Wilston, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Wilsonton Heights, QLD, which is about 108.6 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.