Solar Power Information - Bribie Island North, QLD, 4507
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Bribie Island North home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Bribie Island North and the 4507 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4507 Solar Power Statistics
In Bribie Island North's postcode area (4507), more than 7,702 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 36,414 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 19,234, this works out to 1,893 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 10,871 dwellings in the 4507 area, so that calculates out at 71 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 162,115 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 10,132 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Bribie Island North and 4507 postcode area residents are collectively generating $17,751,614 of energy at retail prices a year!
Bribie Island North solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4507 region avoiding 47,338 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Bribie Island North?
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Solar Energy Resources In Bribie Island North
Bribie Island North experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.31 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 4507 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 Bribie Island North 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 Bribie Island North in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,125 kWh (equivalent to ~139% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,750 kWh (~167%)
- 10kW system - 16,250 kWh (~278%)
- 13kW system - 21,125 kWh (~362%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Bribie Island North, 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 Bribie Island North's case, that is 26 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, Bribie Island North 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 4507 area.
Bribie Island North 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, Bribie Island North solar power system owners can expect to save $1,609 per year.
Sunshine Coast Regional Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Sunshine Coast Regional Council area.
It's important to check with Sunshine Coast Regional Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Bribie Island North 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 Bribie Island North
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Installing A Solar Battery In Bribie Island North
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 Bribie Island North home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Bribie Island North 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 Bribie Island North (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Bribie Island North Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Bribie Island North QLD 4507 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4507 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Sunshine Coast Regional Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Bribie Island North 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 Caloundra Post Office , coordinates 26°48'30" S 153°8'18" E, around 12 km from the centre of Bribie Island North.