Solar Panels Townsville
Townsville sits in STC Zone 3 (moderate) with 5.2 peak sun hours per day. Around 59% of homes in the area have rooftop solar, with 37,793 CER-registered installations across 9 postcodes.
Solar in Townsville
5.2 Peak Sun Hours Daily
A 6.6kW system in Townsville 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 Townsville qualifies for an estimated $1,423 in federal Small-scale Technology Certificates. A 13.2kW system qualifies for around $2,846.
Queensland State Solar Rebate
Queensland offers an additional state rebate of up to $4,600 for eligible solar installations. Combined with federal STCs, total upfront rebates can reduce system costs significantly.
Network Operators: Energex, Ergon Energy
Townsville is served by Energex and Ergon Energy, who manage grid connection approvals, solar export limits, and smart meter upgrades for the area.
Townsville Solar Quick Facts
- STC ZoneZone 3 (moderate)
- Peak Sun Hours5.2 hrs/day
- Annual Output per kW1,610 kWh
- STC Rebate (6.6kW)$1,423
- STC Rebate (13.2kW)$2,846
- CER Installations37,793
- Network OperatorEnergex
- Suburbs in LGA93
Townsville Solar Rebates
Federal STC Rebate
Townsville 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.
Queensland Rebates
Queensland offers state-level solar and battery incentives for eligible homeowners across Townsville and the wider state.
Suburbs in Townsville
Our network of CEC-accredited installers services all suburbs across Townsville and surrounding areas.
Plus 69 more suburbs across 9 postcodes.
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