Solar Power Information - Cape Tribulation, QLD, 4873
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Cape Tribulation home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Cape Tribulation and the 4873 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4873 Solar Power Statistics
In Cape Tribulation's postcode area (4873), more than 1,573 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 10,091 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 6,036, this works out to 1,672 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 3,029 dwellings in the 4873 area, so that calculates out at 52 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 44,416 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 2,776 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Cape Tribulation and 4873 postcode area residents are collectively generating $4,863,601 of energy at retail prices a year!
Cape Tribulation solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4873 region avoiding 12,970 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Cape Tribulation?
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Solar Energy Resources In Cape Tribulation
Cape Tribulation experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.25 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 4873 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 Cape Tribulation 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 Cape Tribulation in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,033 kWh (equivalent to ~138% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,640 kWh (~165%)
- 10kW system - 16,066 kWh (~275%)
- 13kW system - 20,886 kWh (~358%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Cape Tribulation, 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 Cape Tribulation's case, that is 16 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, Cape Tribulation solar system installation owners can be paid for surplus energy generated. In regional QLD, feed-in tariffs are currently 13.4c per kilowatt-hour exported.
Cape Tribulation Solar Energy Savings
Based on a 6.6kW system installation, a self-consumption rate of 40% and the fixed feed in tariff rate of 13.4c, Cape Tribulation solar power system owners can expect to save $2,125 per year.
Douglas Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Douglas Shire Council area.
It's important to check with Douglas Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Cape Tribulation 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 Cape Tribulation
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Installing A Solar Battery In Cape Tribulation
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 Cape Tribulation home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Cape Tribulation 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 Cape Tribulation (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Cape Tribulation Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Cape Tribulation QLD 4873 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4873 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Douglas Shire Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Cape Tribulation 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 Cape Tribulation Store , coordinates 16°5'49" S 145°27'27" E, around 406 metres from the centre of Cape Tribulation.