Yan Yean is located in Victoria about 33.9 km north east of Melbourne and 1152.2 km south west of Lyra. Yan Yean has a latitude of 37.5 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Yan Yean, VIC
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Yan Yean 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. Yan Yean is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Yan Yean 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 Yan Yean will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Yan Yean
| 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 Yan Yean by month. The maximum is 6.71 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.71 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 24.16 | 6.71 |
| Feb | 20.91 | 5.81 |
| Mar | 16.29 | 4.52 |
| Apr | 11.18 | 3.10 |
| May | 7.55 | 2.10 |
| Jun | 6.16 | 1.71 |
| Jul | 6.88 | 1.91 |
| Aug | 9.75 | 2.71 |
| Sep | 13.21 | 3.67 |
| Oct | 17.65 | 4.90 |
| Nov | 21.09 | 5.86 |
| Dec | 23.87 | 6.63 |
Figures from the weather station at Bundoora, which is approximately 20.9 km from Yan Yean.
Yan Yean, VIC is in the 3755 postcode area which has around 30 solar installations under 10 kW and about 35 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 103 households in the 3755 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.00 kW) for about every 3.4 dwellings.
Here are 24 solar installers near to or in Yan Yean.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| RJP Electrical + Solar Doreen | 4.7km | RJP Electrical + Solar Doreen is based in Doreen, VIC. |
| Amrut Solar | 7.0km | Amrut Solar is based in Mernda, VIC. |
| Adopt Solar | 8.8km | Adopt Solar is based in Mernda, VIC. |
| modernenergy solar batteries | 12.6km | modernenergy solar batteries is based in Plenty, VIC. |
| Fluro Electrics | 12.8km | Fluro Electrics is based in South Morang, VIC. |
| Solar On Roof | 13.4km | Solar On Roof is based in Epping, VIC. |
| Solar Run Wollert | 13.8km | Solar Run Wollert is based in Wollert, VIC. |
| Green Energy Australia | 15.8km | Green Energy Australia is based in Upper Plenty, VIC. |
| SOLARSEED | 16.0km | SOLARSEED is based in Epping, VIC. |
| 365 Solar Australia | 16.5km | 365 Solar Australia is based in Epping, VIC. |
| Solar Spirit - Solar Systems Melbourne | 16.6km | Solar Spirit - Solar Systems Melbourne is based in Epping, VIC. |
| AusBrite Solar | 16.7km | AusBrite Solar is based in Bundoora, VIC. |
| Noor Solar and Electronics | 16.7km | Noor Solar and Electronics is based in Kalkallo, VIC. |
| Shining Solar Energy | 16.8km | Shining Solar Energy is based in Epping, VIC. |
| Sunwatt Australia | 18.6km | Sunwatt Australia is based in Thomastown, VIC. |
| Sustainable Solar Services | 18.9km | Sustainable Solar Services is based in Thomastown, VIC. |
| Aus Solar Distributors | 18.9km | Aus Solar Distributors is based in Thomastown, VIC. |
| Arizon International | 19.1km | Arizon International is based in Thomastown, VIC. |
| Ramselec Solar & Electrical | 19.2km | Ramselec Solar & Electrical is based in Thomastown, VIC. |
| 3GEN Power | 19.2km | 3GEN Power is based in Thomastown, VIC. |
| OZY Solar | 19.6km | OZY Solar is based in Craigieburn, VIC. |
| Technaus Solar | 19.7km | Technaus Solar is based in Thomastown, VIC. |
| No Gap Solar | 19.7km | No Gap Solar is based in Campbellfield, VIC. |
| Solution Solar | 19.7km | Solution Solar is based in Somerton, VIC. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Yan Yean
Sunlight Hours in Yan Yean
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 44 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Yan Yean
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 37.5° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Yan Yean, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Yamsion, QLD, which is about 1320.5 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.