Yea is located in Victoria about 76.6 km north east of Melbourne and 1109.6 km south west of Lyra. Yea has a latitude of 37.2 degrees South.
How much is the rebate for solar panels in Yea, VIC
The Australian Federal Government has incentives for Yea 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. Yea is in Climate Zone 3 which has a rating of 1.382.
This means a 10 kW solar system installed in Yea 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 Yea will be reduced. It goes down every year.
Solar Power Rebate for Yea
| 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 Yea by month. The maximum is 6.65 kWh/M2 in January. The minimum is 1.54 kWh/M2 during June.
| Month | Energy MJ/M2 | kWh/M2 |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23.94 | 6.65 |
| Feb | 20.84 | 5.79 |
| Mar | 16.16 | 4.49 |
| Apr | 10.92 | 3.03 |
| May | 7.15 | 1.99 |
| Jun | 5.53 | 1.54 |
| Jul | 6.19 | 1.72 |
| Aug | 9.14 | 2.54 |
| Sep | 12.56 | 3.49 |
| Oct | 17.06 | 4.74 |
| Nov | 20.68 | 5.74 |
| Dec | 23.17 | 6.44 |
Figures from the weather station at Toolangi, which is approximately 39.7 km from Yea.
Yea, VIC is in the 3717 postcode area which has around 595 solar installations under 10 kW and about 627 total installations including large scale solar. As a comparison there are roughly 148143 small solar installations in greater Brisbane.
With an estimated 1456 households in the 3717 area that gives a small solar installation (average size around 4.39 kW) for about every 2.4 dwellings.
Here are 27 solar installers near to or in Yea.
| Name | Distance | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Solar Run Kilmore | 31.0km | Solar Run Kilmore is based in Tallarook, VIC. |
| EKO Solar | 32.6km | EKO Solar is based in Seymour, VIC. |
| Green Energy Australia | 37.9km | Green Energy Australia is based in Upper Plenty, VIC. |
| Mitchell Shire Electrical | 41.1km | Mitchell Shire Electrical is based in Kilmore, VIC. |
| Metrisol Energy | 42.5km | Metrisol Energy is based in Kilmore, VIC. |
| Sonergy | 43.0km | Sonergy is based in Wallan, VIC. |
| RJP Electrical + Solar Doreen | 47.1km | RJP Electrical + Solar Doreen is based in Doreen, VIC. |
| Ironcore Batteries | 47.2km | Ironcore Batteries is based in Healesville, VIC. |
| Kubo Electrical | 47.3km | Kubo Electrical is based in Healesville, VIC. |
| Amrut Solar | 49.5km | Amrut Solar is based in Mernda, VIC. |
| Adopt Solar | 51.3km | Adopt Solar is based in Mernda, VIC. |
| Noor Solar and Electronics | 51.6km | Noor Solar and Electronics is based in Kalkallo, VIC. |
| modernenergy solar batteries | 54.9km | modernenergy solar batteries is based in Plenty, VIC. |
| Solar Run Wollert | 55.3km | Solar Run Wollert is based in Wollert, VIC. |
| Fluro Electrics | 55.5km | Fluro Electrics is based in South Morang, VIC. |
| Solar On Roof | 56.1km | Solar On Roof is based in Epping, VIC. |
| SolarPlus | 57.2km | SolarPlus is based in Mount Toolebewong, VIC. |
| Smart Energy Lab | 57.3km | Smart Energy Lab is based in Mount Toolebewong, VIC. |
| Solar Power Lights | 57.6km | Solar Power Lights is based in Tooborac, VIC. |
| Blue Tongue Solar | 58.0km | Blue Tongue Solar is based in Bolinda, VIC. |
| SOLARSEED | 58.2km | SOLARSEED is based in Epping, VIC. |
| 365 Solar Australia | 58.4km | 365 Solar Australia is based in Epping, VIC. |
| Mansfield Security | 58.5km | Mansfield Security is based in Mansfield, VIC. |
| Yarra Solar | 58.5km | Yarra Solar is based in North Warrandyte, VIC. |
| Solar Spirit - Solar Systems Melbourne | 58.5km | Solar Spirit - Solar Systems Melbourne is based in Epping, VIC. |
| Shining Solar Energy | 58.9km | Shining Solar Energy is based in Epping, VIC. |
| AusBrite Solar | 59.3km | AusBrite Solar is based in Bundoora, VIC. |
Solar Panel Businesses Near to Yea
Sunlight Hours in Yea
The maximum hours between sunrise and sunset occur in January at about 14 hours 42 minutes. Your panels will get plenty of sunlight.
Figures calculated for 15th of the month.
Solar Panel Angle in Yea
It is generally recommended to angle your panels at about 37.2° from the horizontal in this area - facing north, although your power usage patterns could alter this - if you are out all day.
Next, after Yea, is to look at if solar power is worth it in Yawong Hills, VIC, which is about 200.4 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.