Solar Panels Southern Downs
Southern Downs sits in STC Zone 3 (moderate) with 5.2 peak sun hours per day. Around 60% of homes in the area have rooftop solar, with 7,367 CER-registered installations across 10 postcodes.
Queensland. 91 suburbs across 10 postcodes.
One Why Solar Approved installer, one free written quote, and fifteen minutes with a solar expert before you sign.
- Peak sun hours
- 5.2 hrs/day
- STC zone
- Zone 3
- Solar homes
- ~60%
- STC rebate (6.6kW)
- $1,710
Solar in Southern Downs
5.2 peak sun hours daily
A 6.6kW system in Southern Downs generates around 34.3 kWh on a clear day and approximately 10,626 kWh per year, enough to cover most of an average household's electricity use.
Zone 3 (moderate) STC rebate
A 6.6kW system in Southern Downs qualifies for an estimated $1,710 in federal Small-scale Technology Certificates. A 13.2kW system qualifies for around $3,458.
Network operators: Energex, Ergon Energy
Southern Downs is served by Energex and Ergon Energy, who manage grid connection approvals, solar export limits, and smart meter upgrades for the area.
Southern Downs solar rebates
Federal STC rebate
Southern Downs is in STC Zone 3 (moderate). The federal Small-scale Technology Certificate scheme reduces the upfront cost of every eligible solar installation automatically through your installer.
- 6.6kW system
- $1,710
- 13.2kW system
- $3,458
Queensland rebates
There is no Queensland solar or battery rebate that a typical household in Southern Downs can count on at the moment. The state rebates page has any loans and VPP incentives.
- Solar rebate
- None
- Battery rebate
- None
Suburbs in Southern Downs
- Allan
- Allora
- Applethorpe
- Back Plains
- Ballandean
- Berat
- Bony Mountain
- Canningvale
- Cherry Gully
- Clifton
- Clintonvale
- Cunningham
- Dalveen
- Danderoo
- Deuchar
- Elbow Valley
- Ellangowan
- Ellinthorp
- Elphinstone
- Emu Vale
- Fletcher
- Forest Springs
- Freestone
- Girraween
Plus 67 more suburbs across 10 postcodes.
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