Solar Power Information - Dumgree, QLD, 4715
If you're considering installing solar panels for your Dumgree home (and/or a battery), this page offers useful related information and interesting statistics for Dumgree and the 4715 postcode area in Queensland.
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Postcode 4715 Solar Power Statistics
In Dumgree's postcode area (4715), more than 1,166 small-scale systems have been installed with a collective capacity of 7,557 kW as at April 30, 2024.
Given a population of 6,081, this works out to 1,243 watts per person in the area, compared to a 982 watts Australian average. There are approximately 2,836 dwellings in the 4715 area, so that calculates out at 41 solar panel systems per 100 dwellings - the Australian average is 37.
Based on a conservative average of 34,469 kWh of energy production a day (enough to power the equivalent of 2,154 homes) and retail electricity costs of 30c per kilowatt-hour; Dumgree and 4715 postcode area residents are collectively generating $3,774,331 of energy at retail prices a year!
Dumgree solar power system owners are also contributing to greenhouse gas emission reduction, with the systems in 4715 region avoiding 10,065 tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions annually.
Installing Solar Panels In Dumgree?
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Solar Energy Resources In Dumgree
Dumgree experiences solar irradiation levels reaching approximately 5.44 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 4715 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 Dumgree 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 Dumgree in terms of annual solar energy output for the location, on average:
- 5kW system - 8,324 kWh (equivalent to ~143% of annual electricity consumption)
- 6kW system - 9,989 kWh (~171%)
- 10kW system - 16,648 kWh (~285%)
- 13kW system - 21,642 kWh (~371%)
Optimal Panel Angle And Orientation
Rooftop solar panels installed in Dumgree, 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 Dumgree's case, that is 24 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, Dumgree 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.
Dumgree 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, Dumgree solar power system owners can expect to save $2,202 per year.
Banana Shire Council Requirements.
At the time of publishing, there do not appear to be any special requirements involved with installing solar panels in the Banana Shire Council area.
It's important to check with Banana Shire Council regarding any potential changes before proceeding with installation. For further information, prospective solar owners in Dumgree 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 Dumgree
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Installing A Solar Battery In Dumgree
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 Dumgree home will depend on various factors.
We have solar battery installers within our network providing services to Dumgree 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 Dumgree (or a home battery), feel free to contact us.
Dumgree Data Sources And Notes
Data sources used above for solar power information in Dumgree QLD 4715 include:
- Census 2021 - Australian Bureau of Statistics
- Bureau of Meteorology (BOM)
- Clean Energy Regulator data for postcode 4715 current as at April 30, 2024.
- Banana Shire Council - Queensland
Some additional notes:
- Household electricity consumption in Dumgree 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 Wyalla , coordinates 24°7'22" S 150°45'23" E, around 11.8 km from the centre of Dumgree.