Solar Power Information - Bracken Ridge, QLD, 4017
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Bracken Ridge home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Bracken Ridge and the 4017 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4017 Solar Power Statistics
In Bracken Ridge's postcode area (4017), more than 8,001 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 41,005 kW as at September 30, 2024.
Given a population of 36,012, this works out to 1,139 watts per person in the area, compared to a 1,032 watts Australian average. There are approximately 14,583 dwellings in the 4017 area, so that calculates out at 55 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 38.
Based on a conservative average of 179,461 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 11,216 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Bracken Ridge and 4017 postcode area residents are collectively generating $19,651,001 of energy at retail prices a year!
Bracken Ridge solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4017 region avoiding 52,403 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Bracken Ridge?
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Solar Energy Resources In Bracken Ridge
Bracken Ridge experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.22 kilowatt-hours per square metre per day on average over a year. The following graph shows solar irradiation/output levels per kilowatt of installed solar panels in the 4017 area per month.
Daily/Monthly System Energy Output Estimates
Here's what you can expect to generate with various sized solar power systems in the Bracken Ridge area, assuming good quality components, a suitable rooftop and professional, accredited solar installation.
Annual Electricity Output Estimates
Based on the above, the following is what you should be able to expect from a solar panel installation in Bracken Ridge in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 7,987 kWh (equivalent to ~137% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,585 kWh (~164%)
- 10kW system - 15,975 kWh (~274%)
- 13kW system - 20,767 kWh (~356%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Bracken Ridge, Queensland should generally face North for the best results. For a good panel angle, the general rule of thumb is it should be around the same as latitude. In Bracken Ridge's case, that is 27 degrees - but usually whatever your rooftop angle is will be fine (unless it's under 10 degrees - then tilt frames may be needed).
Feed In Tariffs In Queensland
As well as providing your home with electricity, Bracken Ridge solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In QLD, feed-in tariffs generally currently range from 5c to 10c per kilowatt-hour exported - so, it's important to compare energy retailers for the best electricity plan in the 4017 area.
Bracken Ridge Solar Energy Savings
Based on a 6.6kW system installation, a self-consumption rate of 40% and the low end of the feed in tariff range rate of 5c, Bracken Ridge solar power system owners can expect to save $1,581 per year.
Brisbane City Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Brisbane City Council area.
It's important to check with Brisbane City Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Bracken Ridge should visit this page.
Network Grid Connection Requirements In Queensland
A series of steps must be completed in Queensland involving you, your network distributor and your installer - but your installer will do most of the administrative heavy lifting. Learn more about the grid connection process in Queensland.
Solar Panel Installers In Bracken Ridge
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Installing A Solar Battery In Bracken Ridge
Households across Australia are increasingly thinking of installing a home battery; either as an addition/upgrade to an existing PV system, or installed concurrently with solar panels. Whether batteries will make sense for your Bracken Ridge home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Bracken Ridge who can advise you on home energy storage as a retrofit upgrade or part of a full solar + battery system installation - and provide a quote.
If you have any questions regarding choosing, buying and installing solar panels in Bracken Ridge (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Bracken Ridge Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Bracken Ridge QLD 4017 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4017 current as at September 30, 2024.
- Brisbane City Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Bracken Ridge is based on the Australian average of 16kWh a day.
- Carbon intensity based on the Queensland average of 0.8kg per kilowatt-hour.
Bureau of Meteorology details are based on your nearest weather station, which is Bald Hills Post Office , coordinates 27°19'25" S 153°0'35" E, around 1.7 km from the centre of Bracken Ridge.