Wombat is located in New South Wales about 126.1 km north west of Canberra and 710.0 km south west of Lyra. Wombat has a latitude of 34.4 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Wombat, NSW
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Wombat 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. Wombat is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Wombat 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 Wombat will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Wombat
| 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 Wombat by month. The maximum is 7.52 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 2.34 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27.06 | 7.52 |
| Feb | 23.61 | 6.56 |
| Mar | 19.61 | 5.45 |
| Apr | 14.81 | 4.11 |
| May | 10.79 | 3.00 |
| Jun | 8.43 | 2.34 |
| Jul | 9.28 | 2.58 |
| Aug | 12.29 | 3.41 |
| Sep | 16.62 | 4.62 |
| Oct | 21.39 | 5.94 |
| Nov | 24.21 | 6.72 |
| Dec | 26.83 | 7.45 |
Figures from the weather station at Cowra, which is approximately 80.8 km from Wombat.
Wombat, NSW is in the 2587 postcode area which has around 498 solar installations under 10 kW and about 558 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 1431 households in the 2587 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.72 kW) for about every 2.9 dwellings.
Here are 20 solar installers near to or in Wombat.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Webb Electrical and Solar | 9.4km | Webb Electrical and Solar is based in Young, NSW. |
| Stag Electrical, Solar & Refrigeration - Certified Solar Installers | 13.4km | Stag Electrical, Solar & Refrigeration - Certified Solar Installers is based in Young, NSW. |
| Electrotech Cabling Systems Pty.Ltd | 14.0km | Electrotech Cabling Systems Pty.Ltd is based in Young, NSW. |
| Photon Energy Solutions | 18.4km | Photon Energy Solutions is based in Harden, NSW. |
| Suncurrent | 32.7km | Suncurrent is based in Cootamundra, NSW. |
| Gerindtec | 37.7km | Gerindtec is based in Barmedman, NSW. |
| Riverina Solar & Electrical | 63.3km | Riverina Solar & Electrical is based in Temora, NSW. |
| Midwest Solar & Electrical | 75.6km | Midwest Solar & Electrical is based in Cowra, NSW. |
| Ygrene Energy | 75.6km | Ygrene Energy is based in Yass, NSW. |
| Yass Valley Solar | 75.6km | Yass Valley Solar is based in Yass, NSW. |
| Josh Gardiner Electrical & Solar | 75.8km | Josh Gardiner Electrical & Solar is based in Cowra, NSW. |
| Zac Power - Solar System, Panel, Battery, Electrician | 75.8km | Zac Power - Solar System, Panel, Battery, Electrician is based in Cowra, NSW. |
| Abundant Solar | 76.0km | Abundant Solar is based in Yass, NSW. |
| Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Yass & Canberra | 77.2km | Ecosmart Solar Hot Water Systems Yass & Canberra is based in Yass, NSW. |
| Eclipse Solar Brokers | 91.6km | Eclipse Solar Brokers is based in Murrumbateman, NSW. |
| 📞 Green Solar Panels Installation Kallangur | 94.3km | 📞 Green Solar Panels Installation Kallangur is based in Blacktown, NSW. |
| JE Tobin Electrical | 97.0km | JE Tobin Electrical is based in Tumut, NSW. |
| Greatcell Australia | 104.8km | Greatcell Australia is based in Bomen, NSW. |
| Prime Solar Energy - Canberra | 107.7km | Prime Solar Energy - Canberra is based in Weston, ACT. |
| 12 Volt Solutions | 109.4km | 12 Volt Solutions is based in East Wagga Wagga, NSW. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Wombat
Sunlight Hours in Wombat
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 26 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Wombat
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 34.4° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Wombat, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Wombarra, NSW, which is about 249.5 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.