Windaroo is located in Queensland about 35.4 km south east of Brisbane and 11.1 km south of Kimberley Park. Windaroo has a latitude of 27.7 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Windaroo, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Windaroo 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. Windaroo is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Windaroo 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 Windaroo will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Windaroo
| 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 Windaroo by month. The maximum is 6.61 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.23 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.36 | 6.49 |
| Feb | 20.96 | 5.82 |
| Mar | 18.81 | 5.22 |
| Apr | 16.28 | 4.52 |
| May | 13.25 | 3.68 |
| Jun | 11.62 | 3.23 |
| Jul | 12.87 | 3.58 |
| Aug | 15.83 | 4.40 |
| Sep | 19.13 | 5.31 |
| Oct | 21.29 | 5.91 |
| Nov | 23.27 | 6.46 |
| Dec | 23.81 | 6.61 |
Figures from the weather station at Glenlogan, which is approximately 21.5 km from Windaroo.
Windaroo, QLD is in the 4207 postcode area which has around 10308 solar installations under 10 kW and about 11218 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 24229 households in the 4207 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.26 kW) for about every 2.4 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Windaroo.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Heliocol Solar | 2.9km | Heliocol Solar is based in Yatala, QLD. |
| SOLAR MINER | 3.4km | SOLAR MINER is based in Beenleigh, QLD. |
| SolarGreen | 5.4km | SolarGreen is based in Stapylton, QLD. |
| Solar Run Bellbird Park | 6.9km | Solar Run Bellbird Park is based in Bethania, QLD. |
| Solar Savings Now. | 7.2km | Solar Savings Now. is based in Loganholme, QLD. |
| Solarwise | 7.4km | Solarwise is based in Loganholme, QLD. |
| The Energy Depot | 7.4km | The Energy Depot is based in Kings Park, NSW. |
| GI Energy | 7.8km | GI Energy is based in Loganholme, QLD. |
| brisbane solar energy | 8.2km | brisbane solar energy is based in Waterford West, QLD. |
| Sun Solar Australia | 8.4km | Sun Solar Australia is based in Waterford West, QLD. |
| Mercury Solar Systems | 10.3km | Mercury Solar Systems is based in Logan Reserve, QLD. |
| SolarArk Australia (Queensland) | 10.5km | SolarArk Australia (Queensland) is based in Shailer Park, QLD. |
| Switch Solar Solutions | 10.8km | Switch Solar Solutions is based in Shailer Park, QLD. |
| RAYNERGY | 10.9km | RAYNERGY is based in Park Ridge, QLD. |
| Taylor Energy | 11.0km | Taylor Energy is based in Meadowbrook, QLD. |
| Sustainable Solar Solutions | 11.0km | Sustainable Solar Solutions is based in Meadowbrook, QLD. |
| Qis Energy | 11.8km | Qis Energy is based in Kingston, QLD. |
| Electrical Lightbringers | Solar Panel Installers | Solar Retailers | electrical contractors | 12.6km | Electrical Lightbringers | Solar Panel Installers | Solar Retailers | electrical contractors is based in Crestmead, QLD. |
| Sunworks Solar Solutions | 13.8km | Sunworks Solar Solutions is based in Marsden, QLD. |
| Blue Sun Group | 13.9km | Blue Sun Group is based in Crestmead, QLD. |
| Impact Energy | 14.0km | Impact Energy is based in Tamborine, QLD. |
| Brisbane Solar Panel | 14.7km | Brisbane Solar Panel is based in Springwood, QLD. |
| AusOne Solar | 14.8km | AusOne Solar is based in Berrinba, QLD. |
| Techno Solar Australia | 15.4km | Techno Solar Australia is based in Woodridge, QLD. |
| Quality solar Panels - trusted solar company | 15.6km | Quality solar Panels - trusted solar company is based in Woodridge, QLD. |
| Sunboost | 15.9km | Sunboost is based in Underwood, QLD. |
| REA Solar | 16.0km | REA Solar is based in Redland Bay, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Windaroo
Sunlight Hours in Windaroo
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 53 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Windaroo
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 27.7° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Windaroo, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Windang, NSW, which is about 785.7 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.