Wuruma Dam is located in Queensland about 330.3 km north west of Brisbane and 137.9 km north west of Marshlands. Wuruma Dam has a latitude of 25.1 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Wuruma Dam, QLD
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Wuruma Dam 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. Wuruma Dam is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Wuruma Dam 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 Wuruma Dam will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Wuruma Dam
| 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 Wuruma Dam by month. The maximum is 7.01 kWh/M2 in December. The minimum is 3.76 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.52 | 6.81 |
| Feb | 22.53 | 6.26 |
| Mar | 20.90 | 5.81 |
| Apr | 18.19 | 5.05 |
| May | 15.23 | 4.23 |
| Jun | 13.54 | 3.76 |
| Jul | 14.61 | 4.06 |
| Aug | 17.62 | 4.89 |
| Sep | 20.83 | 5.79 |
| Oct | 23.27 | 6.46 |
| Nov | 25.00 | 6.95 |
| Dec | 25.22 | 7.01 |
Figures from the weather station at Biloela, which is approximately 95.7 km from Wuruma Dam.
Wuruma Dam, QLD is in the 4627 postcode area which has around 135 solar installations under 10 kW and about 149 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 532 households in the 4627 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.32 kW) for about every 3.9 dwellings.
Here are 19 solar installers in or near toWuruma Dam. There are also a few further away.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Burnett Home Energy Centre - Solar Panel Installation, Gutter Cover, Solar Batteries | 86.2km | Burnett Home Energy Centre - Solar Panel Installation, Gutter Cover, Solar Batteries is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| Callide Valley Electrics | 93.8km | Callide Valley Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD. |
| M & M Electrics | 93.9km | M & M Electrics is based in Biloela, QLD. |
| Cool 2 Go | 100.1km | Cool 2 Go is based in Gin Gin, QLD. |
| Gin Gin Solar and Electrical | 104.2km | Gin Gin Solar and Electrical is based in Gin Gin, QLD. |
| SUNSAVER | 113.8km | SUNSAVER is based in Bundaberg, QLD. |
| i-Luminate | 114.7km | i-Luminate is based in Mount Tom, QLD. |
| Haimes Industries | 124.0km | Haimes Industries is based in Svensson Heights, QLD. |
| Vision Energy - The Solar Specialists | 129.6km | Vision Energy - The Solar Specialists is based in Benaraby, QLD. |
| Blue Mantis Electrics | 133.3km | Blue Mantis Electrics is based in Agnes Water, QLD. |
| RK Specialized Electrical | 137.2km | RK Specialized Electrical is based in Tannum Sands, QLD. |
| Solar ‘N’ Sat | 139.6km | Solar ‘N’ Sat is based in Svensson Heights, QLD. |
| Local Solar Solutions | 140.6km | Local Solar Solutions is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| Energy Rich | 140.9km | Energy Rich is based in Thabeban, QLD. |
| Twyford Solar Bundaberg | 141.3km | Twyford Solar Bundaberg is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| AC Electrical & Air/ Bundaberg Solar | 141.3km | AC Electrical & Air/ Bundaberg Solar is based in Bundaberg Central, QLD. |
| Gladstone Electrical and Solar | 141.7km | Gladstone Electrical and Solar is based in New Auckland, QLD. |
| icleansolar Central Queensland | 142.5km | icleansolar Central Queensland is based in Kin Kora, QLD. |
| Solar Cleaner Australia | 142.5km | Solar Cleaner Australia is based in Kin Kora, QLD. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Wuruma Dam
Sunlight Hours in Wuruma Dam
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 13 hours 41 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Wuruma Dam
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 25.1° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Wuruma Dam, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Wurtulla, QLD, which is about 280.9 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.